If you are a person who enjoys being on the cutting edge of information management, technology and security and is curious about how Alberta’s privacy and access legislation intersects with these elements, this is the position for you.

Reporting to the Director, Compliance Support (CS), this role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the Commissioner’s legislated oversight mandate. 

The position’s specific accountabilities include:

• Reviewing the decisions of public bodies, private organizations and health custodians for compliance with applicable legislation;
• Reviewing privacy impact assessments, providing comments and making recommendations;
• Reviewing privacy breaches to ensure compliance with applicable legislation;
• Conducting informal investigations to ensure legislative compliance;
• Issue findings and make recommendations on access and privacy issues;  
• Reviewing and comment on initiatives, policies, contracts, procedures and practices of public bodies, custodians, and private sector organizations to support compliance with the Acts;
• Consulting and providing education concerning complex and multi-jurisdictional access and privacy issues; and
• Educating and informing the public and public bodies, custodians and organizations on the Acts.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• The ability to interpret and apply legislation to specific circumstances, ensuring compliance and providing well-reasoned findings and recommendations;
• Good technical knowledge in information technology and security and be able to apply this in the legislative framework. For example, evaluating compliance of virtual care platforms that collect, use and disclose personal and health information of patients with the applicable legislative frameworks;
• Investigation experience, including the ability to prepare investigative plans, gather evidence, conduct interviews, analyze information, and make finding and recommendations on complex and sensitive issues, preferably in areas related to information access, privacy and security;
• Experience establishing and building effective relationships with stakeholders; and
• Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage conflict, maintain objectivity in politically sensitive or adversarial situations, demonstrate tact and diplomacy and work collaboratively with colleagues.

For a full detailed job posting and where to apply please click Here.

University Degree in a related field, supplemented by at least six years of directly progressively responsible related experience, encompassing:

• Interpreting and applying legislation
• Information security and/or privacy compliance reviews
• Research and analysis
• Investigation experience

Assets:

• An Understanding of access and privacy laws and principles, especially in relation to the Health Information Act (HIA), the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).
• A professional designation in Information Security such as CISSP, CISA, CISM or related experience.

About Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner of Alberta

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) is dedicated to advocating for the access and privacy rights of Albertans. It ensures that public bodies, health custodians, and private sector organizations uphold these rights as prescribed by Alberta's laws. The OIPC provides fair, independent, and impartial reviews in a timely and efficient manner. OIPC is known for its comprehensive regulatory role, proactive engagement with technological advancements, commitment to public education, collaborative culture, and the significant impact of its work in protecting privacy and access to information. The OIPC is an Officer of the Legislature who reports directly to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Through the OIPC, the Commissioner performs the compliance oversight and regulatory responsibilities set out in Alberta’s access to information and privacy laws: The Health Information Act (HIA) The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) The Access to Information Act (ATIA) The Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) OIPC is one of the few jurisdictions in Canada with comprehensive laws covering public, private, and health sectors. This unique legal fr...amework provides an unparalleled opportunity for privacy and access practitioners to make a significant impact across diverse fields. The intersection of privacy and access with the world of technology is fast growing and cutting edge. Be a part of it.

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