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Role overview

This contract opportunity is for a Data Protection Officer focused on PII compliance. The role is remote and designed for a weekly commitment of 10 to 40 hours. Compensation is offered at $40 to $70 per hour.

Key responsibilities

Lead the setup, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of procedures that protect personal data and ensure it is processed lawfully.
Review data movement and supporting records to spot, categorize, and reduce privacy risks, including less obvious forms of personally identifiable information.
Work closely with teams across the business to create, refine, and maintain privacy, data-handling, and compliance policies.
Train and advise colleagues on secure handling of sensitive records and proper management of personally identifiable information.
Act as the main point of contact during privacy incidents and help coordinate investigation and corrective actions.
Keep accurate processing logs and documentation to support compliance reporting and transparency requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in PII compliance, with a strong record of managing complex or non-standard privacy scenarios.
Solid knowledge of GDPR, privacy regulations, and broader compliance expectations.
Strong background in data management, including methods used to generalize or remove details to lower re-identification risk.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to explain privacy matters clearly and precisely.
Prior experience working with sensitive documents, particularly in finance or corporate settings.

Application process

Applicants are expected to complete an easy-apply step, wait for email follow-up, and then proceed through resume review and interview stages.

Additional information

This role is based in Canada and is structured as a remote contract engagement.

Data Protection Officer (PII Compliance)