Privacy and Compliance Analyst in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether
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Canada Creek, Nova Scotia, B0P 1V0, Canada
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Privacy and Compliance Analyst
Accountabilities:
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Privacy and Compliance Analyst based in Canada.
In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening privacy, risk, and compliance practices within a fast-growing SaaS environment.
You will help ensure that operational processes, data handling, and security controls meet evolving regulatory requirements such as GDPR and PIPEDA.
The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, supporting both strategic initiatives and day-to-day compliance activities.
You will contribute to building scalable frameworks that enhance governance, reduce risk exposure, and improve organizational resilience.
A strong focus will be placed on continuous improvement, proactive risk identification, and effective incident response.
You will also engage with internal stakeholders, auditors, and external partners to maintain high standards of trust and accountability.
This is a highly impactful role for someone who enjoys structure, problem-solving, and building compliance systems that support growth.
- Execute and deliver privacy, security, and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, IT, and data privacy risks in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with standards such as GDPR, PIPEDA, COPPA, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
- Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, assessments, and remediation actions.
- Contribute to security enhancement initiatives and support the strengthening of internal controls and risk mitigation practices.
- Manage or support incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, communication, and follow-up remediation.
- Review, triage, and resolve compliance-related requests, providing clear guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into actionable internal policies and operational practices.
- Prepare compliance reports, documentation, and updates for internal leadership, clients, and auditors.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and auditors to ensure ongoing compliance alignment.
- Support awareness and training initiatives to foster a strong culture of privacy and security across the organization.
- 5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
- Post-secondary or postgraduate education in cybersecurity, information security, law, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR).
- Experience supporting audits, compliance assessments, and policy development.
- Proven ability to manage projects effectively; PMP certification is considered an asset.
- Relevant certifications such as CIPP/C, CIPM, or similar are considered a strong advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and strong interest in technology and information systems.
- Ability to work independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings.
- Competitive annual salary: $75,000 – $95,000 CAD, depending on experience
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering long-term ownership opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Health spending account for additional flexibility
- Flexible working hours and remote or hybrid work options
- Professional development, training, and growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work culture with high ownership and autonomy
- Free on-site parking (for in-office employees).
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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