Research Privacy Specialist at St. Michael's Hospital

Become a vital part of the privacy team at St. Michael's Hospital as a Research Privacy Specialist. This full-time temporary role emphasizes legislative compliance, project assessments, and extensive stakeholder collaboration. As a Research Privacy Specialist with Unity Health Toronto, you will assist in developing and monitoring a robust privacy program in a healthcare setting. This position requires at least three years of experience interpreting privacy legislation, particularly PHIPA and FIPPA, along with strong skills in conducting privacy impact assessments. You will provide key support to research initiatives and guide researchers on navigating complex privacy requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Support privacy program development and risk tracking • Conduct privacy impact assessments and provide guidance • Develop project documentation for compliance efforts • Advise researchers on privacy-related issues • Collaborate with the Research Ethics Office and stakeholders Requirements: • University degree in a related field • Certification from IAPP (CIPP/C) preferred • Minimum 3 years in privacy legislation application • 2+ years providing privacy guidance in research • Strong analytical, communication, and training skills Leverage your expertise in privacy practices to enhance the research framework at St. Michael's Hospital.