Sr. Privacy & Data Governance Specialist

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Job Summary

McKesson Canada is seeking a highly experienced Senior Privacy and Data Governance Specialist to play a pivotal role in embedding and advancing governance frameworks across the organization. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Privacy & Compliance, this role is essential in ensuring that privacy and data governance practices are not only compliant with current regulations but are also scalable and future-ready.

This position requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of data governance principles, data lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of governance strategies, oversee enterprise-wide privacy initiatives, and act as a key advisor on governance-related risks and controls. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks.
• Act as a governance authority, ensuring that all privacy and data management practices align with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
• Oversee governance-related risk assessments, audits, and monitoring activities to ensure consistent application of standards.
• Serve as an independent review body for governance issues, ensuring they are appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved.

Privacy Program Oversight

• Manage the Privacy Incident Management Program, including breach investigations and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) across all business units.
• Provide expert guidance on privacy legislation (e.g., PIPEDA), contractual obligations, and internal policies.
• Update and maintain privacy-related policies and procedures in line with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

Training, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and deliver governance and privacy training programs tailored to various stakeholder groups.
• Create and manage stakeholder communications to support the implementation and adoption of governance processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to support strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with governance objectives.

Data Management & Compliance

• Support the implementation and sustainment of data management processes, including policy development, business tools, and procedural documentation.
• Monitor and report on data governance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Conduct needs assessments and provide recommendations to enhance data quality and streamline governance processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in privacy, data governance, or related compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of privacy legislation (e.g., PIPEDA); CIPP/C designation preferred.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing governance frameworks and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Key Competencies

• Deep expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in risk evaluation and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and training.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is an asset.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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