Bilingual Data Protection Director

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of  

As a Director of Data Protection, you will play a key leadership role in helping clients build trust through strong data protection, privacy and compliance practices. You’ll guide organizations through complex data trust challenges and lead strategic advisory engagements.  

You will be able to do this alongside a local and national team of problem solvers, in a supportive and collaborative environment where, together, we are helping our clients to solve important business issues from strategy to execution.  

We are actively building a diverse leadership team and strongly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Lead data protection consulting engagements across various industries  

• Engagement management, including project planning, project oversight, budget and resource management 

• Ensure that PwC Risk and Quality management processes are adhered to at all times.   

• Business development activities throughout the entire opportunity lifecycle, from lead generation to proposal and contract management.  

• Evolve our data trust practice with your local and national colleagues to extend our services to include emerging topics such as ethical use data and AI, anonymization, depersonalization, data minimization and other relevant topics. 

• Foster relationships with technology vendors or other third parties that can support our practice and our clients.   

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data protection consultants  

• You will also have the opportunity to work with other teams to participate and lead other types of cybersecurity projects.   

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• You're understanding and knowledge on a series of topics and technologies; Data Security capabilities, including Encryption, Tokenization, Deidentification, Data Leakage Prevention; Technology Deployments such as Microsoft Purview and similar products. Data inventory, data flow mapping, and application integration patterns.
• Developing Data Security strategy and roadmap, operating model, policies/standards, and tool design and process documents.
• Evaluating new solutions and services, providing a business case on whether the firm should develop skills and vendor relations within new Data Security solutions and technologies.
• Ability to leverage recognized information security/privacy standards.  
• Demonstrating proven problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate effectively to guide our clients and support team members.   
• Certifications - CISSP, CISM, and CRISC are preferred but not mandatory. 
• Contributing to project planning, engagement administration, budget management, and the successful completion of engagement work streams.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism {+ 20 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.