Consultant - Patient Relations, Privacy and Risk

London, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$45.96–$54.06 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: 3+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English

Job summary

Review, draft, and advise on contracts, identifying and mitigating legal, financial, operational, privacy, and risk exposures. Provide privacy and risk guidance on technologies and research projects, and support Patient Relations, Privacy and Risk initiatives.

Job details

Privacy & Risk St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON Full Time Salary Range: $45.96 - $54.06 /hour The Patient Relations, Privacy and Risk Consultant reports to the Manager, Patient Relations, Privacy and Risk under the Director, Patient Relations, Security Services and Chief Privacy and Risk Officer for St. Joseph's. The Consultant should have strong expertise in contract review to support healthcare operations within an academic hospital environment. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in Ontario hospital-related legislation, including applicable provincial and federal statutory and regulatory requirements. This role requires deep knowledge of privacy legislation, including health information protection obligations, and the ability to apply these requirements to complex contractual arrangements. The Consultant will review, draft, and advise on contracts to identify and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks. A strong understanding of risk mitigation strategies, insurance coverage, liability exposure, and indemnity provisions is essential. Experience working within hospitals or research institutions would be beneficial. The Consultant should also have a keen understanding and experience in reviewing technologies and research projects and providing privacy and risk advice to support the organization’s legislative compliance and mitigate risk. As a member of the Patient Relations, Privacy and Risk team, the Consultant will also provide support for Patient Relations, Privacy and Risk initiatives as required. Essential Qualifications University degree (willing to consider applicants with combination of experience and education) Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA 3- 5 years’ experience with solid understanding of health care system/legislation Understanding of hospital legislation including PHIPA, FIPPA, QCIPA, PHA Privacy certification through IAPP or willingness to obtain certification within 2 years Experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry is an asset Experience in contract review is an asset Experience in clinical research is an asset Good problem-solving skills Tact and diplomacy Presentation and facilitation skills Good computer skills with the ability to learn new programs Excellent critical thinking skills Ability to handle stressful situations Excellent multi-tasker Conflict resolution/mediation experience Travel within the catchment area is required with ability to be flexible and travel between sites, as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education in risk management Previous experience in a hospital setting Teaching and Research St Joseph’s Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph’s, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox) Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

What you’ll do

Requirements

A university degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is sought, along with 3–5 years of experience and a solid understanding of the healthcare system and legislation. Candidates need knowledge of Ontario hospital legislation and privacy requirements, including PHIPA, FIPPA, QCIPA, and PHA; privacy certification through IAPP or willingness to obtain it within two years is required.