Americas Privacy Manager

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Joining Arup

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are looking for a Privacy Manager to join our legal team in Canada. You’ll be working with the head of data privacy to review, and ensure Arup is up to date with data privacy laws for Canada and the United States. This is an exciting role to help with risk reviews on global changes and being a subject matter authority for data privacy. This role can be based in our Toronto or Montreal office locations.

Responsibilities & Duties:

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  Research and respond to data privacy and protection questions
• Develops and maintains key privacy documents, including policies, procedures, notices, and guidance notes, across all jurisdictions in the region
• Monitor changes and developments in relevant privacy laws and updates protocols and procedures in line with these changes
• Monitor compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations
• Advise on data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
• Collaborate with and advise other key internal teams to integrate privacy measures into new processes, systems, and projects as applicable
• Lead and respond to data subject access requests (DSARs)
• Lead the response to privacy requests, queries, complaints and reporting relating to projects, employees, external parties, contract clauses
• Coordinate with other internal teams to handle data incidents
• Work with the Data Privacy Managers in other regions to ensure a consistent approach, where possible, to managing personal data
• Devise, conduct and lead data privacy training
• Establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Americas region to become the ‘go-to’ person for queries in the region

Is this role right for you?

• 5+ years of experience in data protection or privacy compliance
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian laws and global privacy principles, including California Consumer Privacy Act, Quebec’s Law 25, Law 1581 of 2012 in Colombia
• Recognized privacy certification/qualification
• Bachelor’s degree
• General understanding of cyber security
• Proven experience in risk management and mitigation strategies
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop professional presentations, reports, and summaries
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to implement and manage compliance programs and work collaboratively with other internal teams
• Bilingual in French is preferred

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $100,000 to $120,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Calgary will differ.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, colour, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.

Responsable, Protection et confidentialité des renseignements personnels
Arup cherche un responsable, Protection et confidentialité des renseignements personnels pour joindre son équipe des Affaires juridiques au Canada. Le candidat collaborera étroitement avec le leader du secteur afin d’assurer la conformité d’Arup avec les lois pertinentes en vigueur au Canada et aux États-Unis. Ce poste stimulant consiste notamment à évaluer les risques associés aux changements mondiaux et à agir à titre d'expert en matière de protection des renseignements. Le candidat retenu sera basé à nos bureaux de Toronto ou de Montréal.
Responsabilités

• Répondre aux requêtes visant la protection et la confidentialité des renseignements personnels, et effectuer les recherches pertinentes à cet égard;
• Élaborer et tenir à jour les documents clés relatifs à la protection et à la confidentialité des renseignements personnels, notamment les politiques, les procédures, les avis et les notes d'orientation, dans l’ensemble des juridictions de la région;
• Suivre les changements et l’évolution des lois pertinentes en matière de protection et de confidentialité des renseignements personnels et mettre à jour les protocoles et procédures conformément à ces changements;
• Superviser la conformité d’Arup avec les différentes lois et réglementations en matière de protection des renseignements personnels;
• Formuler des conseils sur les études d'impact relatives à la protection des renseignements personnels;
• Conseiller les autres équipes internes sur l’intégration de mesures de protection dans les nouveaux processus, systèmes et projets, le cas échéant;
• Gérer les demandes d’accès aux renseignements personnels et y donner suite;
• Gérer les réponses aux demandes, questions, plaintes et signalements relatifs à la protection des renseignements personnels concernant les projets, les employés, les parties externes et les clauses contractuelles;
• Coordonner avec les autres équipes internes tous cas et incidents liés aux renseignements personnels;
• Collaborer avec les responsables en la matière des autres régions dans la mise en œuvre d’une approche uniformisée en matière de gestion des renseignements personnels;
• Concevoir, organiser et animer des formations sur la protection et la confidentialité des renseignements personnels;
• Établir des relations solides avec les principales parties prenantes de la région des Amériques afin de devenir la personne de référence dans la région.

Qualifications

• Au moins cinq (5) ans d’expérience en protection, confidentialité et conformité des renseignements personnels;
• Connaissance des lois canadiennes, américaines et mondiales en matière de protection et de confidentialité des renseignements personnels, notamment la Loi 25 au Québec, la California Consumer Privacy Act (É.-U.) et la Loi 1581 de 2012 (Colombie);
• Certification reconnue en protection et confidentialité des renseignements personnels;
• Baccalauréat;
• Compréhension générale de la cybersécurité;
• Expérience avérée en gestion et atténuation des risques;
• Fortes aptitudes à la résolution de problèmes;
• Capacité à élaborer des présentations, des rapports et des sommaires professionnels;
• Compétences efficaces en communication;
• Capacité à mettre en œuvre et à gérer des programmes de conformité et à travailler en collaboration avec d'autres équipes internes;
• Maîtrise du français, un atout important.

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