Privacy Counsel, Legal Affairs

About Us

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2024.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

Experience The Edge

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

About The Team

As a member of PSP Investments’ Legal Affairs department and Access to Information and Privacy (“ATIP”) Office, the incumbent will, under the direction of the Senior Director, Legal Affairs and in collaboration with the other ATIP professionals, be responsible for activities relating to PSP’s compliance with the privacy laws and data protection obligations applicable to its operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Support on access to information activities may also be required.

About Your Role

As Privacy Counsel, Legal Affairs, you’ll:

• Perform privacy impact and vendor assessments, as required under the Privacy Act (Canada), the GDPR and other privacy laws applicable to PSP in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Process and respond to privacy requests, investigations, complaints and consultations within delay prescribed by law
• Provide advice and recommendations on privacy requirements for projects involving personal information
• Review, draft and update privacy policies, procedures, guidelines, notices and other documentation
• Review, draft and negotiate data protection addendums, data transfer agreements and privacy and security contractual terms for suppliers
• Lead/support privacy and security breach investigations and reporting internally and externally
• Monitor, report on and implement new requirements under applicable and new privacy and data protection laws and share relevant information with internal stakeholders
• Develop and deliver in-house privacy training programs for employees/consultants customized to the needs of different stakeholders and coordinate corporate awareness activities related to privacy
• Assist on access to information requests, as required
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Called to the bar in at least one Province in Canada
• IAPP or other privacy professional certification will be considered an asset
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Trusted subject-matter expert in federal Canadian and EU/UK privacy law (expertise in other jurisdictions considered an asset)
• Interest in, and willingness to learn about, the Access to Information Act (Canada)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to simplify complex issues and provide practical advice that can be operationalized
• Ability to independently set priorities and follow up with relevant parties to meet strict deadlines, while managing a large workload
• Sound business judgment, adaptability, and demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Proactive and solution oriented
• Finely tuned sense of professionalism and ethics
• Respectful and appreciative of diversity
• Bilingualism English and French (Frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)
  
  

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development
• Comprehensive group insurance plans
• Competitive pension plans
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
• Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
  
  

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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