Privacy Officer - Jobs in Ottawa

Job Description

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren #39;t built with sustainability in mind. That #39;s where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.We #39;ve grown from $5 million to $85 million ARR in just six years. With our recent $350 million funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we #39;re poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members.Being a Certified B Corporation, we don #39;t just advocate for sustainability – we live it. This certification underscores our commitment to environmental, social, and governance excellence. At Assent, your work will directly amplify transparency, sustainability, and fair practices worldwide.Hybrid Work ModelAt Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Privacy Officer is responsible for leading Assent’s privacy operations and supporting compliance with privacy laws and regulations in various jurisdictions. Additionally, the Privacy Officer is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the corporate security and privacy strategy, including for example, developing and maintaining privacy related policies and processes, driving the execution of privacy initiatives, and being an advocate for Assent Privacy

• Under the direction of General Counsel, advise on privacy related issues and questions as they arise throughout the organization and provide practical, business oriented and strategic guidance on the application of privacy related rules and regulations
• Develop and manage Assent’s privacy governance framework, including creating and updating policies, agreements and guidance for the business
• In collaboration with Security, develop processes to mitigate privacy risk
• Develop and implement privacy training for the organization to enhance its understanding of privacy related rules, regulations and guidance, the organization’s data protection obligations, applicable policies and data handling practices and processes
• Support the organization in responding to internal/external security questionnaires, RFPs/RFIs and audits with privacy implications
• Evaluate changes to the corporate environment for privacy impact and present findings and recommendations to the Data Protection Officer
• Report any privacy related issues or incidents and client matters with privacy implications to the Data Protection Officer

Qualifications

• Experience in a privacy or compliance function, with experience in incident response, privacy impact assessments, developing and maintaining privacy policies and processes, etc.
• Knowledge of U.S., Canada, or EU privacy laws
• Understanding of technical security and privacy controls with exposure to and knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27K and other standards

Additional informationAt Assent, we are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, impactful changes in the world around us. If you believe in doing work that matters, we want you to join our team.Life at AssentWellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.Find Your Balance with Us: We get it - you need work and life to mesh in a way that feels right for you. That #39;s why we #39;re big on remote work and flexibility. But hey, if you #39;re within 50 kms/31 miles of our main hubs in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, or Amsterdam, we do ask that you pop into the office just once a week. And for our folks near the co-working spots in Nairobi and Toronto A monthly visit is all we ask.At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact talent@assent.com and we will be happy to help.