PwC

Senior Associate, Data Trust & Privacy

Toronto Full time

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

 Meaningful work you’ll be part of 

As a Privacy and Data Trust Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to address complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

 

  • Project delivery, as required by the scope of specific client engagements, which includes privacy and data trust strategies and assessments from design through to implementation and optimization of privacy and data trust programs, solutions and products. 

  • Personal professional development as a Privacy and Data Trust subject-matter specialist, including continuous industry, subject-matter, and vendor product and solution training, conference/event attendance, self-study, and/or monitoring of privacy and data trust related news, events, laws and regulations 

  • Multitasking on multiple projects and tasks with contending priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Project management support to help projects complete on time, on budget, in scope and with high quality  

  • Practice development, including work on privacy and data trust delivery methodology, training, and sales and marketing materials 

  • Expanding your privacy and data trust professional network and relationships through client service delivery and industry networking opportunities 

  • Working with other Cybersecurity & Privacy teams on non privacy and data trust  projects as required 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 

 

  • Experience assessing, developing or implementing privacy and data trust programs or controls (e.g. data mapping, privacy impact or program assessments, policy or process development) 

  • A demonstrated understanding of privacy and data trust requirements (legal, regulatory, industry good practices) and experience in practically implementing these requirements for companies 

  • A demonstrated understanding of privacy trends and issues including their impact to businesses across different industry sectors 

  • Knowledge and understanding of Privacy Principles, and of the different privacy legal and non-legal frameworks such as GAPP, Bill 64, PIPEDA, GDPR etc.  

  • Past experience with a privacy management tool is a plus 

  • Familiar with privacy frameworks and compliance requirements 

  • Prior Big 4 experience or other consulting experience is a plus 

  • Technical designations: privacy and/or security related technical designations are a plus, such as CIPP/C, CIPM or CISSP 

  • Solid mix of business and technical capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex technical privacy or data trust issues to clients within the context of their business 

  • Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities including the ability to understand and analyze client data issues amidst the privacy legal/regulatory landscape and provide innovative and practical recommendations and solutions 

  • A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives 

  • PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer  

 

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture {+ 8 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.