Freedom of Information and Privacy Officer - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Who We AreLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia is a BC health regulatory body that ensures the public receives safe and effective pharmacy care. Founded in 1891, the College registers and regulates pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and licenses community and hospital pharmacies across BC.The College believes in integrity, transparency, and excellence. As part of our team, you can expect to be treated professionally and with respect. We strive to work hard as a team to succeed, while supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance.About the RoleThe College is seeking to hire an information privacy professional to take on the role of FOI and Privacy Officer. The successful candidate will have good working knowledge of applicable privacy regulation and legislation (FOIPPA) as well as effective written and verbal communications skills. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of assessing policies and procedures, interpreting legislation, and formulating recommendations. Based in Vancouver, this position is primarily responsible for managing and responding to Freedom of Information requests, assisting the COO with privacy management plan components, preparing privacy impact assessments and responding to privacy breaches.Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Post-secondary education with at least 3 years of relevant work experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Certification as an Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C and/or CIPM) is an asset
• Education or experience in Information Management is an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable privacy regulations and legislation (FOIPPA), including the preparation of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate techniques to facilitate effective change management
• Digital acumen with an understanding of adopting or using appropriate technologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Intermediate level of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience of SharePoint and/or other content management systems is an asset
• Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact and discretion when working with confidential and/or sensitive information
• Ability to logically analyze, categorize and systemize complex information
• Ability to problem-solve and analyze situation to recommend solutions
• Ability to organize work duties, set priorities and deliver results under pressure
• Strong detail orientation and drive for accuracy
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to use a common sense approach and demonstrate sound judgement
• Commitment to continual learning and a drive for intellectual curiosity to innovate and improve

Essential Duties

• Manages and responds to Freedom of Information requests from intake to response.
• Arranges for searches of all College electronic and paper files and email system for records, and reviews and sorts records for relevancy.
• Reviews and severs all relevant Freedom of Information records line by line, including liaising with legal counsel to ensure records are properly redacted.
• Liaises with all parties, including the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for any time extensions.
• Prepares all severed Freedom of Information records to be approved by the Registrar/CEO.
• Assists the Chief Operating Officer with privacy management plan components, including privacy training and awareness.
• Prepares privacy impact assessments (PIAs) as part of the College’s project management program.
• Responds to privacy breaches in accordance to established privacy breach protocols by identifying the scope of the breach and takes necessary steps to contain it.
• Assists with key aspects of the records management system and processes.
• Takes on the role and responsibilities of the Records Information Management Coordinator in his/her absence.
• Coordinates and/or leads other related activities as required.
• Administers the College’s records retention policy, ensuring paper and electronic records are filed and / or destroyed in accordance with the College’s policy.
• Provides other assistance to the Records and Information Management Coordinator and/or the Chief Operating Officer as assigned.

Salary and BenefitsThe College provides a total rewards program that includes competitive compensation, extended health care, a defined benefit pension plan and other benefits. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth; provide flexibility; strive for work-life balance; and provide an excellent and dynamic work environment where innovation, teamwork and creativity are highly valued.College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitmentThe College is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of various minority groups or groups that have been identified as marginalized under the BC Human Rights. The College seeks to attract, retain, and develop a qualified, capable, and diverse workforce that represents our communities. We are committed to employment equity by ensuring all human resource practices comply with the provisions of the Human Rights Code, address unintentional bias and are impartial, fair and honest. We believe that every individual receives fair treatment and is provided with the appropriate resources and opportunities. The College also fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion learning and training are offered; cultural and social awareness are provided; and religious observances are acknowledged.Health and SafetyCOVID-19 has accelerated change across our workplace, and we are doing our part to safeguard the health and safety of all employees and candidates. As a result, the recruitment process may be conducted virtually using video-interview technology and our recruiters will assist candidates during this process as necessary.Application DeadlineIf you are interested in joining our team, please email a cover letter and resume by end of day Friday, February 18, 2022.*Please note that resumes will not be kept on file and only successful candidates will be contacted.Work remotely

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:COVID-19 has accelerated change across our workplace As a result, the recruitment process may be conducted virtually using video-interview technology and our recruiters will assist candidates during this process as necessary.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-02-18Quick Apply

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