Senior Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics (Privacy Officer) – Walmart Canada – Mississauga, ON

Walmart Canada is on the lookout for a seasoned compliance executive to take the helm as Senior Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics (Privacy Officer) at their Store Support Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. This is a rare opportunity to shape the privacy, data protection, AI governance, and records management strategy for one of Canada’s largest retailers — a role that sits at the intersection of law, technology, and enterprise risk.

If you’ve spent your career building and leading privacy compliance programs at complex, multi-faceted organizations, this position offers the scope, seniority, and strategic impact to match your ambitions. You’ll work alongside leaders across Technology, Digital, CRM, Legal, HR, and Health & Wellness, embedding privacy-by-design principles into the company’s customer experience and digital innovation roadmap.

About the Role: Senior Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics (Privacy Officer)

At its core, this position leads the full lifecycle of Walmart Canada’s privacy and data compliance frameworks — from strategic design through implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. You’ll oversee programs tied to records retention, data governance, responsible AI use, and incident management, all while ensuring alignment with federal and provincial regulatory requirements. You’ll approve service standards for data processors and AI-enabled vendors, conduct Privacy Impact Assessments, and deliver meaningful reports to senior leadership that translate compliance risk into operational action.

Beyond the technical compliance work, this role carries significant leadership and stakeholder engagement responsibilities. You’ll represent the company to regulators and external agencies, develop industry alliances, and foster a tone from the top on ethics and compliance culture. Monitoring emerging global trends in privacy and data protection — and building responsive strategies — is a key part of keeping Walmart Canada ahead of the regulatory curve.

Benefits and Salary

Walmart Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package for associates at its Store Support Centre. While specific compensation details for this role are not listed in the posting, candidates can expect a competitive executive-level package commensurate with the seniority and scope of this position. Walmart Canada is known for its commitment to associate well-being, inclusive workplace programs, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a global retail organization.

Responsibilities

This executive role carries broad accountability across privacy compliance, data governance, AI ethics, and regulatory engagement. Day-to-day, you’ll be developing and overseeing enterprise-wide frameworks, driving risk identification and remediation, and collaborating with senior leaders to embed compliance into the fabric of Walmart Canada’s digital and operational strategies. The breadth of this position makes it one of the most impactful compliance roles in Canadian retail.

• Lead privacy compliance programs encompassing data protection, records retention, responsible AI use, and privacy-by-design principles across digital, CRM, and personalization strategies
• Direct strategic development and execution of sustainable compliance programs, including SOPs, controls, audits, incident management, and performance analytics
• Approve qualifications and service standards for all service providers, including data processors and AI-enabled vendors
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership identifying compliance risks and securing operational support for Privacy Impact Assessments and AI risk assessments
• Partner with cross-functional leaders across Technology, Product, Digital, CRM, Legal, HR, and Health & Wellness to design and implement privacy and data handling systems and controls
• Represent Walmart Canada before regulators at federal and provincial levels, articulating corporate positions on compliance matters and leading regulatory outreach
• Monitor emerging global compliance requirements in privacy, data protection, and AI governance, and develop responsive strategies and implementation plans
• Build external relationships and alliances within the compliance community to strengthen the company’s reputation in privacy and data governance
• Embed compliance culture by integrating privacy and records management education, communications, and tools in collaboration with Ethics & Compliance, HR, and Legal teams

Requirements / Skills

Walmart Canada is looking for a senior compliance executive who combines deep technical knowledge of privacy law with the executive presence to influence at the highest levels of the organization. The ideal candidate has built and scaled compliance programs at large, complex organizations and thrives in environments where regulatory complexity and business innovation intersect. Leadership maturity, analytical rigour, and strong communication skills are equally important to technical expertise in this role.

• 12–15 years of progressively senior experience in privacy, data protection, records management, data governance, or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years as a Privacy Officer or leading a privacy compliance function at a large global organization
• Compliance leadership experience in IT, retail, health, e-commerce, or financial services is considered a strong asset
• IAPP certification (or similar professional privacy certification) is an asset
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and leading privacy compliance and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks
• Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy laws and best-in-class international privacy frameworks, including privacy-by-design principles
• Proven experience developing enterprise-wide records retention and information management frameworks
• Ability to manage complex projects and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at the executive level
• Experience leading high-performing teams of subject matter experts in a compliance or legal function

How to Apply

Ready to bring your privacy leadership expertise to one of Canada’s most prominent retailers? Click the button below to apply directly through Walmart Canada’s official careers portal. If you’re a current Walmart associate, please log in to your Workday account and use the Find Jobs report to submit your application for Requisition R-2373185.

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