Privacy Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Privacy Manager, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding patient data by designing and implementing privacy-focused systems and processes. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills to ensure compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Privacy Compliance Implementation

· Develop and implement solutions to ensure adherence to privacy policies and regulations.

· Align advanced technologies with Privacy by Design principles from the initial stages of system development.

· Conduct privacy impact assessments and threat risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Collaboration Across Teams

· Work closely with product development/engineering teams, legal counsel, compliance officers, and data protection teams to integrate privacy features into new data uses.

· Act as a liaison between technical teams and legal/policy teams to translate privacy laws into actionable technical requirements.

Monitoring and Reporting

· Track privacy incidents, analyze trends, and develop reports for senior leadership regarding privacy risks and compliance status.

· Track and monitor Privacy by Design principles throughout each relevant software development lifecycle.

Training and Awareness:

· Deliver or organize training sessions for staff on privacy policies, procedures, and best practices for implementing Privacy by Design principles.

Incident Management

· Initiate, investigate, and manage responses to privacy breaches.

· Develop remediation plans for identified privacy issues and ensure that lessons learned are integrated into future practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Undergraduate degree in related fields (e.g., information management, records management)

· Previous experience (minimum of 5 years) in a privacy engineer capacity

· A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, or a related field

· Certifications in privacy engineering, data protection or privacy (e.g., CDPSE, CIPT, CIPP/C) are preferred.

· Strong understanding of healthcare operations and information systems.

· Proficiency in programming languages and tools relevant to privacy engineering

· Experience with data management systems and tools used for privacy and risk assessments.

· In-depth knowledge of Canadian privacy laws (e.g. PHIPA, PIPEDA) and international standards such as GDPR

· Familiarity with healthcare-specific regulations regarding the handling of personal health information

· Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex legal concepts to technical teams

· Strong analytical skills for assessing risks and developing mitigation strategies

Preferred Experience

· Previous experience in a healthcare setting or with healthcare-related data privacy or engineering roles is preferred

Work Environment

· This role may involve working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team. The Privacy Engineer will be expected to stay updated on evolving privacy regulations and best practices while fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.

This role is a hybrid and may require travel to our Markham or Toronto office as needed

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We're a great place to work, and we hope you'll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience