Senior Privacy Consultant

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Mariner is seeking a skilled Privacy Technologist to support privacy initiatives, with a focus on developing and maintaining a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for our client. The Privacy Technologist will manage and deliver on key privacy assessments, create frameworks for continuous compliance, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to address privacy risks and mitigations.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:   

• Create and manage a detailed project workplan to complete the program's Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), ensuring timelines and resources are efficiently aligned.
• Prepare and deliver a comprehensive PIA that identifies privacy risks, outlines compliance measures, and aligns with regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement a robust framework and process for ongoing PIA maintenance, ensuring continuous adherence to privacy standards and regulatory updates.
• Develop a clear, detailed presentation that outlines key findings from the PIA, including privacy risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance recommendations.
• Conduct outcome-driven meetings with multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and consensus on privacy objectives, risks, and best practices.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CIPT) are preferred.
• Proven experience conducting privacy assessments of vendor-hosted solutions and delivering PIAs, especially in multi-vendor, interconnected system environments.
• Background in citizen-facing digital identity projects, with a focus on addressing privacy risks and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of privacy frameworks and data protection standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing abilities, along with experience in planning and leading stakeholder meetings.
• Prior experience working on privacy projects within a public-sector context.

  …AND YOU ARE...

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do  
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader 
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!  

MARINER OFFERS YOU: 

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter 
• Support for remote work/work from home
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Access to training

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!