Job Description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Canada Privacy Officer helps execute the Firm’s Enterprise Privacy Program, with a primary focus on the Firm’s Canadian operations, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Privacy Officer (“DCPO”). The Canada Privacy Officer’s role is to serve as the Firm’s subject matter expert on Canadian privacy matters and to execute the Enterprise Privacy Program strategy within our Canadian operations to maintain demonstrable compliance. The Canada Privacy Officer will serve as the primary point of contact within the Privacy Office for routine matters regarding Canadian operations and privacy compliance, including privacy impact assessments, contracting questions, cross-border data transfer questions, and due diligence inquiries.

Responsibilities:

1. Enterprise Privacy Program Alignment & Execution

• Primary responsibility for execution and alignment of RSM’s enterprise privacy program within the Firm’s Canadian operations. Participates in the strategic evolution and implementation of the Enterprise Privacy Program within Canada and ensures quantifiable risk parameters are included within policies and procedures.

• Supports enforcement of Enterprise Privacy Program by collaborating with the Chief Privacy Officer (“CPO”) and DCPO to develop and maintain metrics for internal reporting.

• Serves as a strategic business advisor and partner to our Firm, developing close relationships and a deep understanding of the needs of our clients, business, and talent at all levels of our Firm.

• Creates specific trainings, policies and standards, guidance documents and practice aids, and tailors enterprise privacy program materials to meet the needs of our Canadian clients, talent, and other stakeholders.

• Provides pragmatic, business-minded advice on new product and service developments to expedite speed to market, accelerate digital velocity, and enhance digital experiences. Serves as the primary point of contact within the Privacy Office for routine matters involving Canadian privacy obligations.

• Monitors and evaluates new and existing Canadian, U.S., and global privacy laws and obligations, as well as industry best practices, and serves as a trusted business advisor to RSM. Participates on the execution of strategic priorities relative to new and existing privacy laws and obligations.

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to foster a culture of privacy awareness and compliance. Supports and champions the Privacy by Design program.

• Primary responsibility for operationalizing lawful cross-border data transfers of Canadian data, including assessment of legal bases and instruments for such transfers and related certifications.

• Provides support on internal investigations into potential violations or non-conformities with applicable privacy laws, standards, and policies and recommends remediation's.

• Champions and supports governance, compliance, and risk management programs in adjacent areas.

• Assists with maintenance and implementation of privacy governance, risk and compliance programs, and privacy-enhancing technologies.

• Supports other aspects of the enterprise privacy program as needed.

2. Administrative Duties

• Develops reports and dashboards for key performance indicators.

3. Incident Response

• Address potential privacy incident response(s) for routine matters involving Canadian personal data, including establishing reasonable measures to prevent recurrence.

4. Other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Required

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent – Required

• CIPP/C, CIPM, CIPT, or similar privacy certifications – Preferred

Experience:

• Active license in good standing to practice law – Required

• Ability to effectuate change at all levels of the Firm– Required

• Demonstrable knowledge of Canadian domestic and global data privacy laws and regulations – Required

• Minimum 7 years as a practicing attorney – Preferred

• Experience with building a global privacy program – Preferred

• Experience with OneTrust or other privacy related software – Preferred

• Experience with domestic and international privacy incident response – Preferred

Technical Skills:

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills – Required

• Ability to influence change and champion all privacy initiatives within the Firm – Required

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal communication skills – Required

• Strong analytical, legal, and problem-solving skills – Required

• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others – Required

• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion – Required

• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Leadership Skills:

• Exceptional business and legal judgement, with the ability to think strategically and give practical advice by balancing business needs with legal risk – Required

• Strong managerial, communications, analytical, organizational, project management, and planning skills (required)

Note: This is a remote opportunity open to Canada.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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