RQ11517 – Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist – Senior

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement - RQ11517

We are seeking a Senior Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist with strong expertise in privacy legislation, information security, risk assessment, privacy compliance, policy development, and public sector Privacy Impact Assessments. The successful candidate will lead and support the development of PIAs, assess privacy risks associated with new technologies, information systems, programs, and policies, and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable privacy legislation, regulations, standards, and government policies.

Role Snapshot

• Job Title: RQ11517 – Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Specialist – Senior
• Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
• Work Location: 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
• Estimated Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Estimated End Date: October 1, 2027
• Business Days: 283.00
• Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
• Hours: 7.25 hours per day
• Security Level: No Clearance Required
  
  

Must Have

• Excellent knowledge of privacy and security concepts, trends, and issues, including an understanding of their impact on business processes and the ability to interpret and communicate principles and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of, and experience in researching and applying, relevant information privacy laws, regulations, jurisprudence, particularly as they relate to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, and risk countermeasures.
• Experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) in a public sector context.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its municipal equivalent, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), as well as the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), their respective regulations, and related jurisprudence.
• Ability to lead, manage, or support the development of a PIA independently or as part of a team by directing and gathering input from specific individuals within the organization.
  
  

Nice to Have

• PIA and privacy experience within digital and IT platforms.
• Prior Ontario Public Service (OPS) or public sector experience.
  
  

Description

To lead and support the development of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), which evaluate whether new technologies, information systems, or proposed programs and policies meet legal privacy requirements and address client concerns.

Privacy requirements include ensuring program compliance with applicable privacy statutes (provincial, federal, or municipal), as well as applicable regulations, Management Board of Cabinet Directives, standards, guidelines, corporate policies, and internationally established Fair Information Practices.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver PIA deliverables, including PIA Reports and Education, Awareness, and Training Materials.
• Following several methodologies, including PIA methodology, business analysis, risk analysis principles, and the information management (IM) lifecycle, prepare in-depth reports tailored to the target audience, such as Privacy Impact Assessment Reports and briefing notes for senior management. These reports will analyse existing and proposed policies, programs, and technical upgrades for risks and impacts on an individual's personal information and privacy controls. Identify findings and recommendations for action by business owners.
• Leverage project management frameworks to identify and manage timelines and budgets.
• Develop and deliver PIA-related training to clients.
• Provide privacy advice on PIA approaches, best practices, and potential mitigation strategies for consideration by business owners.
• Consult, negotiate, and mediate across diverse subject matter expert groups, including technical, business, and legal teams, to gather and coordinate input.
  
  

Experience And Skill Set Requirements

General Skills: Domain Knowledge (Policy Planning, Legislation, Impact Assessments) – 40%

• Excellent knowledge of privacy and security concepts, trends, and issues. This will include an understanding of their impact on business processes, as well as skill with interpretation and communication of principles and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of, and experience in researching and applying, relevant information privacy laws, regulations, jurisprudence, particularly as it relates to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, and risk countermeasures.
• Experience in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments in a public sector context.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, privacy-enhancing best practices.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its municipal equivalent, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), their respective regulations, and related jurisprudence.
• Familiarity with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the US PATRIOT Act, and policy knowledge.
• Familiarity with the OPS Privacy Impact Assessment Process and Tools released by the Ontario Ministry of Government Services.
• Information and Record Keeping Knowledge.
• Experience developing risk assessment tools, methodologies, policies, and procedures to effectively manage personal information.
• Knowledge of policies, directives, standards, business rules, procedures, and guidelines relating to records management, including classification, retention, and disposition of information.
  
  

Technical Knowledge and Skills – 30%

• Good understanding of related disciplines, such as IT security, IT system design, policy development (privacy or security), business architecture, legal processes, Freedom of Information administration, business analysis, risk management, and project management.
• Operational Program and Business Design Skills.
• Technology and Systems Knowledge.
  
  

Communication, Consultation and Interpersonal Skills – 25%

• Ability to lead, manage, or support the development of a PIA either independently or as part of a team by directing and gathering input from specific individuals within the organization.
• Knowledge and ability to create and understand data flow diagrams and business process diagrams.
• Ability to recognize the need for, and seek input from, external experts as required.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and business audiences and non-access and privacy experts.
• Analytical skills to understand the current and future access and privacy implications of policies, decisions, and business initiatives.
• Knowledge of Information Technology concepts and processes that impact the protection of personal information, including, but not limited to, Internet tools, system interfaces, information security, information architecture, and data flows.
  
  

OPS Working Experience – 5%

Demonstrated OPS working experience.

How to Apply

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Mandatory Documents

• Updated Resume in Word format – Mandatory
• References – Mandatory
• Expected Hourly Rate – Mandatory
• Visa Status – Mandatory
• LinkedIn ID – Mandatory
  
  

Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.

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