Bilingual Data Protection Director

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.

Hybrid ways of working PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer 

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

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.