Who we are

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise

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At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI inclu

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ant?Reporting to the Senior Privacy Consultant the Program Consultant, Privacy and Legal Services works with team members in the Privacy Office as well as organizational leaders to ensure the organization develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive privacy program in compliance with legislative and legal requirements, as well as industry best practi

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What you'**

ll do1. Acts as the subject matter expert providing strategic privacy advice to program areas as well as internally to the department on matters relating to the collection, use, disclosure, retention and disposition of personal information and personal health information, and the amendment, implementation and application of privacy policies within

CIHI.2. Provides strategic advice and recommendations to Privacy and Legal senior management on a broad range of key privacy issues and priorities to support CIHI’s Privacy Program. Conducts research on privacy topics, related legislation, privacy commissioners’ investigative results and guidance, gathers information from diverse sources and develops business cases as requ

ired.3. Responds to privacy incidents and breaches as part of the Privacy and Security Incident Management Protocol, by investigating, and making recommendations for corrective action to senior manage

ment.4. Guides program areas in the drafting of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) by providing advice, guidance and privacy expertise to program areas and projects, including the application of Privacy and Security risk management methodo

logy.5. Leads planned external audits and other related ongoing compliance monitoring activities, analyzes and presents results to senior manage

ment.6. Consults, in collaboration with the Information Security office, on CIHI’s Third-party Data Request program to ensure compliance with CIHI’s privacy policies and that data destruction requirements are met by third par

ties.7. Work with internal stakeholders to promote awareness and increase adoption of privacy best practices, by leading aspects of the annual privacy training, development resources and awareness campa

igns.8. Collaborates with Information Security to ensure alignment between security and privacy pract

ices.9. Monitors emerging issues, trends and developments in the area of privacy protection of interest to CIHI, including decisions of federal, provincial/territorial Privacy Commissioners / Ombudsmen, and identifies and advises on implications for

CIHI.10. Leads and participates in other relevant Privacy projects and initiatives as requ

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What you'll bring to the**

table• Undergraduate degree in Health Information Management, Public Policy, Business Administration, Information Security, or another related field. An equal combination of education and related experience may be consi

dered.• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) required, another related Privacy certification including CIPP/C CIPM may be consi

dered.• 5 – 7 years’ recent job-related expe

rience• Previous operational experience applying Privacy by Design, the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) legislation in the health care

sector• Demonstrated experience in writing policies and supporting documents or proce

dures.• Knowledge of the health sector, research, AI and information tech

nology• Experience with annual reviews by the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario for prescribed entities and persons is an

asset.• Experience in preparing education materials and facilitating tra

ining.• Excellent analytical, organizational, research, and presentation s

kills.• Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuous quality impro

vement• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to communicate complex ideas in simple termin

ology.• Ability to collaborate as part of a

team.• Experience with conducting audits is an

asset.• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an

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Closing St**

atementTo find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' s

ection.We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be con

tacted.As part of CIHI’s applicant screening process, we complete a comprehensive pre-employment background check for all potential hires. This includes a criminal record check, credit report, social media, and education verifi

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nt EquityAt CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet yo

ur needs.