6723BR - Privacy Specialist

Please note, this is a repost of competition 6723BR. If you applied to the original competition you do not need to reapply as your application has already been considered.

Under the direction of the Chief Privacy Officer/Manager of Access & Privacy and as a key player on the Access & Privacy team, the Privacy Specialist will provide specialized and operational support to the privacy impact assessment process. The Privacy Specialist will work with municipal staff across all Business Units in the development of privacy impact assessments. The Privacy Specialist will also provide advice, research and analysis on privacy issues facing the municipality.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves & recognizing Diversity & Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy & we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians & Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities & 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads the collaborative and consultative development process associated with conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA’s).
Under the direction of the Privacy Program Lead, work with the PIA team which will consist of municipal staff from several Business Units and often external consultants.
Author, review and recommend PIA’s for approval to the Privacy Program Lead and the Chief Privacy Officer / Manager of Access & Privacy and the applicable Business Unit Executive Director.
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments on strategic initiatives by assessing compliance with Part XX of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA), the municipality’s Privacy Policy, the broader general privacy principles of the Canadian Standards Association of Fair Information Practices and other applicable legislations.
Ensure that PIA’s are fully completed, signed and in coordination with the Privacy Program Lead and the Chief Privacy Officer / Manager of Access & Privacy ensure that the implementation of risk mitigations is complete.
Conduct privacy analysis and audits to provide evidence of compliance with privacy principles and to identify privacy risks.
In conjunction with the Privacy Program Lead, develop privacy risk mitigation strategies and plans for initiatives outside of the formal PIA process.
Under the direction of the Privacy Program Lead, conduct internal privacy audits to ensure compliance with legislation.
Identify and assess privacy risks and provide advisory and consultative support to Business Units.
Proactively monitor the legislative, regulatory and best practice development and emerging trends associated with privacy that may impact the municipality.
Ensure that privacy is included by design in any corporate or Business Unit initiative by working with other critical stakeholders or project planning teams.
Works with other members of the Access & Privacy to develop and refine existing privacy practices and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in information management, records management, public administration, business administration, IT or related discipline.
6 years of experience in conducting privacy analysis and utilizing risk assessment tools, methodologies, policies and procedures to effectively manage personal information.
Privacy professional designation such as CIPP/C or CIPP/IT or CIPP/M.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent communication skills with various stakeholders: technical audiences, corporate audiences, and those who are not privacy experts.
Presentation and persuasion skills to provide/convey/advocate to senior staff.
Advanced knowledge of privacy principles and current privacy trends.
Excellent interpersonal and mediation skills, with an ability to achieve consensus as well as communicate to challenge the status quo.
Work independently and as a member of a team and appreciate and respect the need for differing views and opinions.
Consultation and negotiating skills that you will use to gain support for the privacy initiatives.
Excellent time management skills.
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
Well developed research and analytical skills.
Ability to acquire and apply relevant legislation, regulations, and directives to ensure proposed initiatives conform to legislation.

Competencies: Valuing Diversity, Analytical Thinking, Communications, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork & Cooperation, Managing Change, Customer Service, Organizing & Planning, Value & Ethics, Risk Management

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full time

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week

SALARY: NU06 on the non-union salary scale; $65,500 -$90,000. Salary to be commensurate with experience.

WORK LOCATION: 5251 Duke Street, Halifax, NS

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on September 6, 2022

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

Qualified HRM retirees may also be considered for competitions. In these circumstances, a form of employment may be offered, including term and/or contract employment.

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