FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY COORDINATOR

Position Overview

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by commercial courses preferably FOIPPA courses supplemented with FOI training, plus considerable related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the legislation, rules, regulations, practices and procedures governing applicable departmental operations and activities.
Considerable knowledge of the operations and functions of all municipal departments as related to the work performed.
Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic and of modern office practices and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, regulations and Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Ability to develop, recommend, and upon approval, establish policies and procedures related to the work.
Ability to make decisions in the light of established precedents and to exercise resourcefulness in dealing with new situations.
Ability to prepare, maintain , update and retrieve a variety of lists, manuals and related materials, and to search records and compile information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide advice, information and assistance to same.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and to exercise tact and persuasiveness in dealing with contentious matters.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous public body experience
CIPP/C certification (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada)

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hrenquires@mapleridge.ca .

What We Offer You

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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