Senior Privacy Advisor

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Privacy Advisor 
Job Requisition ID: 62022
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: September 16, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment 
Salary: $2,757.39 - $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 / year)

The Government of Alberta 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.
 
To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation. 
 
The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!
 

Role Responsibilities

Would you like to take your analytical and collaboration skills to the next level? If yes, then this position will be a great opportunity for you.

As the Senior Privacy Advisor, you will report to the Manager of Privacy Services. You will contribute to compliance with the legislated and policy requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. You will work as a member of the team responding to privacy advice questions, privacy breach investigations, and privacy risk assessments completed under Part 2 of the FOIP Act. 

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Collaborating and providing direction to ministry staff and external stakeholders concerning the proper collection, use, disclosure, security, and retention of personal information undertaken by the ministry so that security and confidentiality measures comply with the privacy and security provisions of the FOIP Act.
• Assisting the Manager in the liaison and negotiation with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner in response to reviews, investigations, inquiries, privacy breaches, and Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Developing and supporting the delivery of training sessions; other resource and communication materials to promote awareness and understanding of the FOIP Act.
• Providing mentorship and coaching as required to junior staff.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong human relations skills to interact with people at any level within or outside of the Ministry (diplomacy, political astuteness, conflict resolution, proactive problem-solving, negotiating, influencing, and sensitivity).
• The ability to make complex decisions independently using innovation, creativity, and good judgement.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to review large volumes of records paying attention to detail.

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

APS Competencies

APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration and Law), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Applications without cover letters demonstrating how your skills and experience relate to the role will not be considered. Your cover letter will be used to assess your writing style and expertise in written communication.
• Extensive 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 six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.

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

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).

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, etc.

Testing will be administered as part of our assessment process.

While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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. 

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

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• 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
• Christmas closure directive – https://www.alberta.ca/christmas-closure-directive.aspx 
• Special leave directive – https://www.alberta.ca/special-leave-directive
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as a 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.