Privacy Advisor

Job Information
Job Title: Privacy Advisor 
Job Requisition ID: 64471
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton (Remote)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 19, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment 
Salary: $2,626.89 - $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011 / year)

The Government of Alberta (GoA) is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
 

The Technology and Innovation (T&I) Ministry supports GoA departments with information management and technology (IMT) leadership and expertise in IMT services delivery, security, and corporate investment management that enable the GoA to meet business goals and objectives.

The Innovation, Privacy, and Policy division, oversees the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy, protects personal information, and guides the ethical use of data. We advance strategies and policies for data delivery, content management, and privacy-related programs, ensuring responsible governance for Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation. We aim to drive meaningful change and foster a culture of innovation and ethical data use across the province.

To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation
 

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about privacy and ready to make a difference? As a Privacy Advisor with the GoA, you’ll take the lead in protecting personal information and promoting a culture of privacy awareness across government departments. You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act by providing critical advice, guidance, and support on privacy issues. In this role, you’ll address privacy-related inquiries and manage privacy risk assessments and incidents, ensuring that government departments follow best practices in the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Responding to privacy inquiries, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring FOIP Act compliance.
• Investigating privacy incidents, assessing the complexity and severity of breaches, and guiding stakeholders in resolution and mitigation efforts.
• Providing direction and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on best practices for managing personal information.
• Preparing and distributing FOIP training materials, co-facilitating sessions to raise awareness and understanding of privacy best practices.
• Conducting privacy risk assessments and advising on compliance requirements related to Personal Information Banks.
• Analyzing complex privacy issues and supporting data protection efforts across departments to strengthen organizational privacy measures.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Excellent communication skills to simplify complex privacy principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster trust, negotiate solutions, and resolve conflicts.
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills for independent, impactful decision-making.
• Exceptional attention to detail for thorough analysis of records and privacy issues.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to manage a high volume of privacy files and respond to evolving privacy needs.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration and Law), supplemented by at least two (2) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role's responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation.

Assets:

• Experience in privacy specific roles.
• Familiarity with records management, privacy and security concepts and principles.
• Experience developing and delivering training sessions.
• Excellent investigation and research skills.

Equivalencies are:
A related two-year diploma and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; or a minimum of six (6) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
 

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
• While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-Employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.
• Testing will be administered as part of our assessment process.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca
•  Pension plans:
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

 It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.


Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.