Temporary position for 12 months
The Operational Risk and Specialized Security Department is made up of experienced and dynamic professionals who work with their colleagues from the Security Office every day to identify, evaluate and mitigate security risks. As a personal information protection advisor, you provide support to the various stakeholders who work every day to roll out solutions to continuously improve the way that Desjardins protects personal information. Your job is to identify, analyze and make recommendations to mitigate risks in this area in collaboration with those in charge of controls in Desjardins's business sectors and support functions. You work with control officers to assess the effectiveness of controls and identify areas for improvement. More specifically, you will be required to:
Help identify personal information protection-related risks in the operational processes used by Desjardins Group entities’ business sectors.
Help identify personal information protection-related risks and mitigation measures for initiatives from the Project Management Office.
Help evaluate the conceptual and operation effectiveness of the controls identified in the risk matrix.
Support senior advisors in maintaining and updating personal information protection risk models.
Help maintain and update the personal information protection control register.
Support senior advisors in activities related to the Desjardins Security Plan.
Align with other security practices (fraud, financial crime prevention, information security, etc.)
What we offer*
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of four years of relevant experience
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Experience with security projects involving multiple stakeholders
Experience working in fast-paced environments that require effective pressure and priority management
Certifications: CIPP/C, CIPM or other
Knowledge of French is required
Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Knowledge of Desjardins Group Security Office privacy processes and stakeholders
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Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
Job Family
Security (FG)Unposting Date
2025-07-16Top Skills
Desjardins Montréal, Québec, CAN Office
1 Complexe Desjardins, , Montréal, QC , Canada, H2X
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