The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking an Access and Privacy Officer who works under the direction of the Chief Access and Privacy Officer to administer requests for access to information, train others in privacy best practices, and ensure personal information is appropriately protected across University operations. The purpose of the position is to enable the University to meet its commitments in the realms of privacy and access.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive Health and Dental

Post Retirement Benefits

Tuition Waivers

Health and Wellness Clinic on Campus available to staff

Professional Development Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant, reporting to the Chief Access to Information and Privacy Officer will provide the following:

Coordinate, manage and implement UPEI’s response to access to information requests and internal access related systems and processes.

Receive and evaluate access to information requests, providing advice, direction and recommendations on the application of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) to senior leaders and departmental heads.

Manage applicant communications, liaise with relevant University departments, anticipate and resolve issues related to access, respond to access requests within statutory timeframes and manage communications with the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s Office.

Analyse and apply FOIPP exemptions to responsive records and effectively communicate recommendations to senior leaders and Public Body Head.

Advise on best practices and internal policies in relation to the management of personal information to support activities and programs across campus.

Initiate, deliver and promote training and educational activities to foster campus wide access awareness and good privacy practices.

Review and provide advice to departments on new or existing initiatives and programs that collect, store, use, disclose or destroy personal information.

Develop effective working relationships within the University to support the implementation, promotion and delivery of access and privacy protocols.

Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as information management, public administration, social sciences, law, or post-secondary education with experience in a related field

A recognized professional privacy certificate (i.e. CIPP/C, CIPM) would be considered an asset

Experience applying provincial or federal access to information legislation a definite asset

Demonstrated knowledge of privacy best practices

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules regarding privacy in Canada

Demonstrated judgement, analysis and decision-making skills in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters

The position requires considerable organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities and demonstrated superior attention to detail

The successful applicant honors commitments by tracking projects and meeting timelines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) applications

Knowledge of or experience in health information or IT security are not required but would be an asset

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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