Privacy Operations Specialist

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We’re looking to fill an opening for a Privacy Operations Specialist to join our Privacy Operations team.

Reporting to the Manager, Privacy Operations, the Privacy Operations Specialist is responsible for the first-line privacy controls and day-to-day execution and delivery of Aviso’s Privacy Program. The role serves as a key operational point of contact for privacy-related inquiries, requests, and incidents across the organization.

The Privacy Operations Specialist manages privacy incidents and breach reporting, data subject access requests (DSARs), privacy inquiries, program administration, and operational reporting. The role conducts Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), supports privacy risk mitigation across all business lines, and leverages AI-enabled tools to automate repetitive operational tasks. Through strong stakeholder engagement and process optimization, the incumbent ensures compliance with privacy legislation, regulatory requirements, and Aviso's privacy framework while fostering a culture of privacy awareness and accountability.

• We Care
  – Youdo the right thing for clients,partners and colleagues. Youbuild trusted relationships,champion service excellence, and contribute to a culture where people feel valued and supported

• We Dare
  –You challenge the status quo with bold ideasand fresh perspectives. You embrace change, seek opportunities toinnovateand are comfortable exploring new ways of working

• We Share
  – You collaborate openlyand build meaningful relationships. Youseek out diverse perspectives, share yourknowledgeand work together to help colleagues,clients and partners succeed

• We Deliver
  – Youtake ownership of your work,honouryourcommitmentsand focus on delivering meaningful results.
  
  You hold yourself accountable and continuously look for ways toimprove

The Privacy Operations Specialist plays a critical role in advancing the Privacy Program by operationalizing Privacy-by-Design principles, embedding privacy requirements into business processes and initiatives, and ensuring privacy risks are proactively identified, assessed, and addressed. As the primary 1B operational execution lead, the incumbent works closely with business, technology, product, and operational teams to integrate privacy considerations into decision-making while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the intake, assessment, investigation, and management of privacy incidents, breaches, complaints, and inquiries, ensuring timely resolution, regulatory reporting (CIRO Com Set), and effective corrective action implementation
• Manage the privacy inbox and serve as the primary operational lead for privacy requests, investigations, and program activities, acting as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders across the organization
• Triage project and PIA intake requests and conduct routine Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), and privacy reviews for initiatives, vendors, technologies, and business processes, ensuring privacy risks are identified and mitigated early in the lifecycle
• Act as an embedded Privacy SME…