Privacy Program Specialist
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
The starting annual salary for this position is between $56,000 – 66,500 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. · Contract
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- The starting annual salary for this position is between $56,000 – 66,500 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity.
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Position: Privacy Program Specialist
Reports To: Privacy Officer
Contract Type: Indefinite, Full Time
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a detail oriented, collaborative and results-driven individual for the position of Privacy Program Specialist. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a seventh consecutive year in 2026. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Privacy Officer, the Privacy Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the Privacy Office in compliance and risk management related to FOIPPA and CASL. The role focuses largely on supporting CPABC’s privacy compliance, including the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and destruction of personal information.
Key Responsibilities
Key Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
If this job outline describes you, we encourage you to apply through our online Careers Portal. We thank all candidates who respond; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Join Our Team? CPABC Offers An Entrepreneurial Environment With a Competitive Compensation Package. At CPABC, Our Values Guide How We Work Together And Make Decisions Every Day
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a seventh consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2026.
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA candidates.
Reports To: Privacy Officer
Contract Type: Indefinite, Full Time
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a detail oriented, collaborative and results-driven individual for the position of Privacy Program Specialist. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a seventh consecutive year in 2026. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Privacy Officer, the Privacy Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the Privacy Office in compliance and risk management related to FOIPPA and CASL. The role focuses largely on supporting CPABC’s privacy compliance, including the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and destruction of personal information.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Privacy Office, including inbox management, responding to student and member confirmation requests and other administrative duties;
- Assist with containing and investigating suspected or real privacy incidents;
- Support privacy training and awareness efforts;
- Assist in conducting low to moderately complex privacy impact assessments;
- Support the maintenance of CPABC’s records management system for the privacy team
- Assist in maintaining the Personal Information Directory;
- Assist in maintaining and updating operational documentation, including privacy policies, standards, and procedures, and knowledge bases;
- Monitor and assess the impact of changes in privacy and anti-spam legislation in BC, Canada and abroad;
- Research emerging privacy and security trends, industry best practices, and standards;
- Assist with ongoing and collaborative reviews to ensure that the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and destruction of personal information is in compliance with FOIPPA;
- Build partnerships with CPABC staff to provide support and guidance on best practices on privacy and CASL matters;
- Contribute to the recommendation of appropriate controls and assisting with mitigation strategies.
- Assist with special projects;
- Provide input into and implement continuous process improvements initiatives;
Key Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
- Exposure to or knowledge of privacy, compliance, or regulatory requirements;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively, build credibility and strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels in the organization;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong decision making and judgment skills;
- Highly professional, diplomatic and tactful;
- High degree of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential files and information;
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted and collaborative working relationships with business and cross functional teams;
- Process oriented with excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently;
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including SharePoint;
- Strong understanding of technology tools and cyber-security;
- One (1) year of experience in a Privacy or Compliance role, or equivalent experience, would be an asset;
- Post-Secondary qualification in a related discipline would be a strong asset;
- Privacy certification (e.g. CIPP/C) and/or experience relating to FOIPPA/Privacy legislation policies and directives would be an asset;
If this job outline describes you, we encourage you to apply through our online Careers Portal. We thank all candidates who respond; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Join Our Team? CPABC Offers An Entrepreneurial Environment With a Competitive Compensation Package. At CPABC, Our Values Guide How We Work Together And Make Decisions Every Day
- Integrity: We do the right thing and inspire trust
- Inclusivity: We embrace differences and thrive together
- Forward-Thinking: We envision tomorrow and act with purpose today
- Social Responsibility: We protect the public interest and strengthen our communities
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a seventh consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2026.
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA candidates.
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Responsibilities
Support the Privacy Office’s daily operations and CPABC’s compliance with privacy and anti-spam requirements, including handling personal information, investigating incidents, conducting privacy impact assessments, and maintaining records and documentation. Monitor legislative and industry developments, advise staff on privacy best practices, support risk controls and mitigation, and contribute to training, special projects, and process improvements.
Requirements
Candidates should have knowledge of privacy, compliance, or regulatory requirements, strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. One year of privacy or compliance experience, a related post-secondary qualification, and privacy certification or experience with FOIPPA are assets; proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint and an understanding of technology and cybersecurity are also expected.
Skills
- Privacy Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Privacy Incident Investigation
- Privacy Impact Assessments
- Records Management
- Privacy Training
- Legislative Monitoring
- Risk Management
- Policy and Procedure Documentation
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Decision-Making and Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Cybersecurity
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- Legal
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Privacy Program
- Privacy Office
- FOIPPA
- CASL
- Privacy Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Personal Information
- Privacy Incidents
- Privacy Impact Assessments
- Records Management
- Personal Information Directory
- Privacy Policies
- Standards and Procedures
- Legislative Monitoring
- Industry Best Practices
- Privacy Training
- Cybersecurity
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Controls and Mitigation
- Process Improvement
- CIPP/C