Senior Information Security Compliance Specialist

We’re searching for a Senior Information Security Compliance Specialist. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group is growing and has an exciting opportunity for a hybrid Senior Information Security Compliance Specialist based out of our Surrey Head Office. Are you interested in developing key internal policies controls and helping build out a compliance program from the ground up? We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven individual to join our team.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $96,000 to $120,000 based on a 35 hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Discover what’s possible, with Westland.
The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As a Senior Information Security Compliance Specialist, you will ensure Westland’s compliance with regulator changes, contractual obligations, and business needs. In this role you will oversee the privacy compliance program, conduct audits, manage privacy incidents, and provide training to key stakeholders

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Why you'll love Westland:
• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to own your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients
• A hybrid work schedule

Why we’ll love You:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, privacy, and/or information security roles
• Well-versed in Information Security frameworks and industry standards such as: SOC, NIST CSF, OWASP, and/or ISO 27000 – series standards
• Familiar with relevant privacy legislation and regulation such as, FIPPA. PIPA, PIPEDA, QC Law 25 etc.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications in information security such as Microsoft Azure Security Certifications, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), and Microsoft Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)
• Experience with information protection and data loss prevention technologies
• Experience in third-party information security risk management including supplier assessments
• Prior experience with insurance industries or other regulated industries

Once here, you'll:
• Assist in the implementation, development, and review of internal Information Security and Privacy policies and controls ensuring alignment with regulatory changes, contractual obligations, industry standards and business needs
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Westland’s partner contracts and associated privacy and information security compliance requirements, as well as of federal and provincial compliance laws and regulations, and industry standards which are applicable to Westland’s business
• Assist with the execution of Westland’s privacy compliance program, including privacy impact assessments and privacy incident management as well as running periodic audits and reviews
• Assist in the implementation and maintaince of the Company’s information protection and data loss prevention programs
• Investigate and respond to compliance risk issues, risk assessments, regulatory inquiries, including preparing required documentation and making recommendations to business stakeholders on how to proceed
• Provide guidance and training to business on privacy reviews and privacy requirements to ensure Westland is developing products and operating its business in a way that protects privacy and mitigates risk
• Identify, assess and implement opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the company’s privacy program policies, procedures, controls and other associated deliverables

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You belong here
We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.

At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email attalentacquisition@westlandinsurance.ca