FOIP/HIA Advisor - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 35918Ministry: HealthLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: Temporary Full-Time - 6 monthsScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: November 29, 2022Classification: Program Services 4 Market AdjustmentAbout UsThe Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. Health’s vision is ‘healthy Albertans in a healthy Alberta’. The ministry ensures that Albertans receive the right health care services, at the right time, in the right place, provided by the right health care providers and teams. Working together in the department of Health we aim to improve health care outcomes for all Albertans, ensure that the well-being of Albertans is supported through public and population health initiatives and that all Albertans receive care from highly skilled health care providers and teams, working to their full scope of practice. Alberta Health’s teams of professionals also ensure Alberta has a high quality, stable, accountable and sustainable health system.For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:RoleDo you consider yourself knowledgeable in the Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and Personal Information and Protection Act (PIPA) The Health FOIP unit is looking for an experienced policy analyst to help navigate the complex circumstances around protecting health information while ensuring information is shared when appropriate.Reporting to the Manager, FOIP/HIA Coordinator, the FOIP Advisor manages access requests for records in the custody and control of Alberta Health under the FOIP Act and the Health Information Act, providing input in the appeals and reviews with the Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner, ensuring general understanding and incorporation of practices consistent with the FOIP Act.Utilizing your in-depth knowledge of the HIA, FOIP and PIPA legislation will allow you to analyze and interpret documentation successfully. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive consultative relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and the public.This position must analyze complex policy, procedural, system and legal issues to provide possible outcomes or solutions associated with access and privacy disclosure related matters.Your exceptional FOIP knowledge and your effective communication (both verbally and written) skills will enable you to be successful in this position. Your proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of key stakeholders including senior management and your effective management of deliverables within short timelines is essential to your success in this role. In addition, you are required to have strong time management skills, with the ability to self-manage your own case load.This position exercises considerable interpersonal skills working with the public and other health related organizations as well as departmental, government and external health sector contacts at all levels, to support policy compliance with legislation.Furthermore, you are able to demonstrate agility by working in an environment that has shifting priorities, while still successfully managing multiple priorities and projects. You are able to manage your workload independently and prioritize work in a fast-paced unit with competing demands.QualificationsA University Degree in Business/Public Administration, Information Management, Political Science, Social Sciences, or a related field and a minimum four (4) years of directly related work experience is required.A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.Preference will be given to those with:

• A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies
• Experience working in a health sector environment
• Experience leading project management initiatives

The following are considered Assets:

• Experience with Government standards and protocols.
• A certificate in Information Access and Protection of Privacy and experience with HIA, FOIP and PIPA legislation.

Equivalencies may be considered – directly related education or experience on the basis of:1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or1 year of experience for 1 year of education.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:The following APS core competencies will be important to be demonstrated by the successful candidate:Agility: Anticipates changing environmental demands and changes behavior accordingly.Build Collaborative Environments: Contributes positively by actively sharing information, and listening and accepting others’ points of view in an open, honest and non-defensive way.Creative Problem Solving: Asks questions to get to the root issues and generate deep understanding and new ways of thinking about an issue. Ensures that the right questions are being asked about the right problem.Salary$2,683.10 to $3,507.06 bi-weekly ($70,028 - $91,534 / year)NotesTemporary Full-Time - 6 monthsHours of Work: 36.25hours per week (full-time)Location: 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, ABLinks and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
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• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
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How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants 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.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis 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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.caIf this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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