Privacy and Data Protection Specialist

March 7, 2026

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Privacy Specialist â€“ Data GovernanceÂ Â Are you passionate about protecting personal data and ensuring compliance with evolving privacy regulations? Youâ€™ll lead efforts to strengthen our privacy posture across systems and processes, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CPRA, PIPEDA, and Quebec law 25. Your expertise in privacy risk assessment and operational thinking will help protect our data ecosystem and unlock new value. Youâ€™ll partner with teams Best Buy Canada to deliver solutions that are compliant, scalable, and futureâ€‘ready. At our head office, in beautiful Vancouver, BC, we practice a remote-first working model, leveraging in-person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.Â Join our governance team as a privacy specialist! What youâ€™ll do: • Develop and maintain privacy policies, standards, and guidelines aligned with global regulations. • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and advise on data protection measures for new projects and systems. • Define and monitor privacy-related data quality metrics. • Facilitate audits and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with Quebec Law Project requirements. • Oversee adherence to data retention and disposal policies during ongoing data purge initiatives and report instances of non-compliance to audit guidelines. • Provide training and guidance to business units on privacy best practices. What weâ€™re looking for: • Bachelorâ€™s degree in law, Information Management, Computer Science, or related field. • 3+ years of experience in privacy, compliance, or data governance roles. • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and privacy laws, including Quebec Law 25, PIPEDA, EU GDPR, and other relevant legislation. • Experience conducting PIAs and managing data protection programs. • Familiarity with data governance frameworks and privacy-enhancing technologies. Why youâ€™ll love it here: • Remote-first work environment. • Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one. • Flexible health benefits and wellness program. • TFSA and RRSP programs. • 100% matched company pension plan. • Training programs to build new and transferable skills. About Best Buy As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees with an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work. We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process.Â We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements. Join our amazing team! #BBYCL Annualized Compensation Range $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 This job is eligible for a company performance bonus in addition to the compensation range above. Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience.Â Your pay can grow as you build your career with us. Â Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3 This posting is for a vacancy. Apply tot his job

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