Privacy Business Analyst (Privacy Foundation & Governance)

Location: Calgary, AlbertaContract Length: While this specific role has a projected start date in the near future, we are engaging with qualified candidates right now to streamline the hiring and onboarding process. This is a unique chance to secure your next role in advance with an industry leader.Raise is currently hiring a Privacy Business Analyst (Privacy Foundation & Governance) on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is a major Canadian airline.Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.DescriptionThe Privacy Business Analyst in this role will support the design, implementation, and operationalization of our clients enterprise privacy program and governance capabilities. Working closely with the Privacy Officer, Program Manager, and external privacy consultants, this role will help identify and remediate privacy capability gaps, strengthen the handling of personal information, and build robust operating models. You will play a pivotal role in establishing privacy foundation, scaling synthetic data capabilities, and ensuring compliance across digital, commercial, and operational domains.ResponsibilitiesPrivacy Foundation: Support the establishment of WestJet’s privacy office, operating model, and accountability framework to strengthen governance, reduce risk, and improve regulatory compliance.Operational Enablement: Assist in standing up the core privacy team framework, reviewing and communicating enterprise privacy policies, and implementing an effective privacy incident escalation process.Consent Management: Drive business analysis, workflow mapping, and requirements gathering for the evaluation and RFP process of a centralized Consent Management tool.Privacy-Protected Data Initiatives: Help establish enterprise synthetic data capabilities, governance, and standards to minimize privacy risk while scaling testing, software development, analytics, and AI adoption.Privacy Assessments: Conduct and support Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), data mapping, and privacy compliance reviews across key business units. Qualifications5+ years of combined experience in Privacy, Data Protection, Information Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or Business Analysis.Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting enterprise-wide privacy programs, regulatory compliance transformations, or privacy governance implementations.Direct experience performing or supporting PIAs, data flow mapping, privacy risk assessments, and compliance audits.Experience authoring and operationalizing privacy processes, internal controls, and operating models.Professional experience within large, complex, or heavily regulated organizations.Nice-to-Have ExperienceFamiliarity with consent management platforms, preference centers, or cookie consent solutions.Experience building or supporting privacy incident management and breach response workflows.Exposure to privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), such as synthetic data generation, data masking, de-identification, and anonymization.Knowledge of broader data governance, AI governance, or responsible AI frameworks.Prior experience within the airline, travel, aviation, or financial services sectors.Skills & CompetenciesStrong working knowledge of Canadian and international privacy regulations and frameworks, including PIPEDA, GDPR, and provincial equivalents.Solid understanding of data protection principles, privacy-by-design, data minimization, retention schedules, and consent management practices.Exceptional requirements gathering, process mapping, gap analysis, and stakeholder facilitation skills.Proven ability to partner effectively with Legal, Information Security, Data Engineering, IT, and operational business stakeholders.Superior written communication skills with a track record of creating executive-ready documentation, recommendations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance materials. Education and CertificationsPost-secondary degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Law, Computer Science, or a related discipline.Certifications (Preferred/Asset): Professional privacy designations such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C, CIPP/E) or equivalent recognized privacy credentials.Additional RequirementOur client asks that candidates provide 2 Endorsements/References at the time of application: ( this could be a colleague/manager that worked with you on Recent Projects that relate to this role Ask them to provide a Quick Endorsement - testimonial in point form of your accomplishment / value added) to highlight your skills for this roleLooking for meaningful work? We can help!Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. 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