IA Financial Group

Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information

IA Financial Group$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 in personal information protection
  • Bachelor's degree in Law
  • Member of Barreau or Chambre des notaires
  • Bilingual with advanced English and French communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
  • Knowledge of financial institution business needs, especially in insurance and wealth management (an asset)
  • Experience in deploying and monitoring a privacy protection program (an asset)

Responsibilities

  • Deploy the privacy protection program organization-wide
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for business initiatives
  • Advise management on privacy-related risks and obligations
  • Carry out oversight and monitor corrective actions for the privacy program
  • Prepare reports for governance bodies from stakeholder information
  • Participate in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives
  • Monitor legislative developments and recommend program adjustments
  • Design and deliver activities to enhance privacy protection culture

Benefits

  • Work environment focused on learning and development
  • Healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive workplace
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility and inspiring workspaces
  • Flexible group insurance and competitive pension plan
  • Generous vacation and telemedicine offerings
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Discounts on iA products
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you driven by the protection of personal information and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information, you will play a key role in the deployment and evolution of the organization-wide privacy protection program.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you'll accomplish with us

As a Compliance Advisor, Privacy of Information, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
  • Deploy the privacy protection program across the organization by supporting business units in managing confidentiality incidents as well as access and deletion requests.
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and advise business sectors to integrate privacy protection from the outset of initiatives.
  • Advise management on privacy-related risks and obligations to support informed decision-making.
  • Ensure oversight of the program across the organization by carrying out targeted mandates and monitoring corrective actions.
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports for various governance bodies by gathering and consolidating information from multiple stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in corporate initiatives related to governance, risk management, and compliance.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze impacts, and recommend required adjustments to the program.
  • Design and deliver awareness activities to strengthen the privacy protection culture across the organization.


What could accelerate your success in this role

We're looking for someone who:
  • Is known for their excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written.
  • Stands out for their knowledge of the business needs of a financial institution, particularly in insurance, savings, and wealth management (an asset).
  • Demonstrates strong proficiency with computer tools, including the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Is recognized for their experience in deploying and monitoring a privacy protection program across an organization (an asset).
  • Has five (5) years of relevant experience, including three (3) in personal information protection.
  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Law.
  • Is a member of the Barreau or the Chambre des notaires.
  • Advanced level of English and French proficiency, as the role involves communicating daily with English- and French-speaking clients and partners across Canada via emails and calls.


Why you'll love working with us
  • A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
  • A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
  • Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, vacation plan, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, discounts on iA products, and much more!


Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply - your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-08-21

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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