About the role

Privacy compliance manager overseeing Alberta organizations’ access, security, and privacy obligations. Reviewing assessments, breaches, investigations, contracts, and emerging technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

Report to the Director, Compliance Support
Review decisions of public bodies, private organizations, and health custodians for legislative compliance
Review privacy impact assessments, provide comments, and make recommendations
Review privacy breaches for compliance with applicable legislation
Conduct informal investigations to ensure legislative compliance
Issue findings and make recommendations on access and privacy issues
Review and comment on initiatives, policies, contracts, procedures, and practices to support compliance with applicable Acts
Consult and provide education concerning complex and multi-jurisdictional access and privacy issues
Educate and inform the public, public bodies, custodians, and organizations on applicable Acts
Apply legislative requirements and information security and privacy principles to compliance matters involving emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, virtual care platforms, and innovative technology contracts

University Degree in a related field
At least six years of directly progressively responsible related experience
Experience interpreting and applying legislation
Experience conducting information security and/or privacy compliance reviews
Research and analysis experience
Investigation experience
Ability to interpret and apply legislation to specific circumstances
Good technical knowledge in information technology and security
Ability to apply information technology and security knowledge within a legislative framework
Ability to prepare investigative plans, gather evidence, conduct interviews, analyze information, and make findings and recommendations
Experience establishing and building effective relationships with stakeholders
Superior interpersonal skills, including conflict management, objectivity in politically sensitive or adversarial situations, tact, diplomacy, and collaboration
Applicants with post-secondary studies completed outside Canada must obtain and submit an IQAS or recognized Canadian credential evaluation
Final candidates must undergo a security clearance
Understanding of access and privacy laws and principles, especially HIA, PIPA, ATIA, and POPA, is an asset
Professional designation in Information Security such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM, or related experience, is an asset

First-year vacation grant for new hires to the Alberta Public Service, plus vacation earned each month
5 additional work days of vacation at the beginning of each calendar year for management employees
Paid statutory holidays, including holiday closure in December
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Flexible work arrangements such as working from home and modified work schedule agreements
Comprehensive benefits plan
Management Employee Pension Plan
Health Spending Account (HSA)