Privacy Officer (Remote, Part Time)

Volunteer Privacy Officer (Remote)
Organization: Right to Live Canada
Commitment: Part-Time, Flexible, Remote

------ About Right to Live Canada
Right to Live Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to combating poverty-driven euthanasia and alleviating poverty-induced suffering among Canadians with disabilities.

------ The Opportunity
We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Privacy Officer to oversee all aspects of privacy compliance and data governance across our organization. This is a critical role in safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring adherence to applicable privacy legislation, and building trust with donors, partners, and beneficiaries.

------ Key Responsibilities
- Policy Development & Compliance
Draft, implement, and maintain organizational privacy policies in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation (e.g., PIPEDA, provincial privacy laws).

- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify privacy vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

- Training & Awareness
Develop basic training resources and guidance for volunteers handling personal information.

- Incident Response
Establish and oversee procedures for managing privacy incidents and breaches, including documentation and reporting requirements.

- Third-Party Compliance
Review vendor and partner relationships for compliance with privacy standards.

------ Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Canadian privacy laws and data protection principles (PIPEDA familiarity essential).
- Prior experience in privacy, compliance, legal, or risk management roles preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a start-up, resource-limited non-profit environment.

------ What We Offer
- An opportunity to define and lead privacy governance for a growing national non-profit.
- Flexible, remote volunteer position with significant strategic impact.
- Recognition and experience in a specialized leadership role within the non-profit sector.
- LinkedIn endorsement and letter of reference after three months of active, successful volunteering

------ To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to volunteer@RightToLive.ca with the subject line: Volunteer Privacy Officer Application.