Global Privacy co-op Student (8 month contract) January-August 2027

 Title: Global Privacy Co-Op Student (8-month contract, January-August 2027)

Overview: Support the Global Privacy Office with privacy program operations, data governance, regulatory readiness, and privacy risk management. The role will provide hands-on experience across enterprise data mapping, AI governance, vendor privacy, and privacy reporting.

What the Role is about:

• Support MAG’s enterprise data mapping and privacy inventory work by gathering information from business teams and systems that process personal information to create data flow documentation.
• Support MAG's AI Governance by assisting with ethical use reviews, documenting governance decisions, and helping implement responsible AI oversight processes.
• Support vendor privacy and third-party risk management activities by organizing vendor records, tracking privacy assessments and data processing agreements, and maintaining evidence required for ongoing oversight.
• Organize and improve Privacy Office knowledge resources, including templates, playbooks, guidance materials, SharePoint content, and recurring process documentation.
• Provide general project coordination and support for privacy initiatives, including meeting preparation, action tracking, document management, and stakeholder follow-up.

Who we are looking for:

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a university or college co-op program in privacy, law, business, information management, information systems, cybersecurity, data governance, public policy, or a related discipline.
• An interest in privacy, responsible AI, technology governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Experience conducting research, organizing information, analyzing processes, or preparing written reports through coursework, employment, or extracurricular activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Power BI, Visio, or other data visualization and process-mapping tools is an asset but is not required.
• Previous office, project coordination, compliance, legal, technology, or data-related experience is an asset but is not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate detailed information into clear, practical, business-friendly materials.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including the ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and follow-up requirements.
• Highly organized and comfortable working with structured data, spreadsheets, inventories, trackers, and process documentation.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable asking questions and working with stakeholders across Legal, IT, Security, HR, Marketing, Procurement, and other business functions.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate questions or seek direction.
• Commitment to fairness, accountability, transparency, and responsible handling of personal informationComfortable in a fast-paced work environment where stakeholders have short windows of time to assist you with information requests.