Job Information
Job Title: Privacy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 48145
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 28th, 2023
Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
About Us
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx .
Within the Data, Privacy and Innovation Division in Technology and Innovation, the Privacy, Policy, and Governance Branch enables government transparency and accountability through enterprise policy and program services for content management, data, technology, privacy, and access to information. The Branch also enhances the strategic capacity of the department and the integration of data, content, technology, and privacy initiatives across the Department. Core to this function is leadership on high-priority Department initiatives. The Branch provides strategic and proactive policy coordination and strategic engagement advice, planning and coordination to support Department priorities and business outcomes.
Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.aspx .
Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a fast paced, team-oriented environment? Would you like to take your analytical and collaboration skills to the next level? If yes, then this position will be a great opportunity for you.
Technology and Innovation is responsible for the administration of part 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). In addition, the Data, Privacy and Innovation division delivers the privacy program for all Government of Alberta departments and some of their agencies, boards, and commissions.
Reporting to the Manager, Privacy Services, you will work as a member of a team delivering protection of privacy services in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and processes to enable compliance with the FOIP Act.
Responsibilities
Some of this role’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Promoting the protection of privacy under Part 2 of the FOIP Act associated with the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
- Responsibility for a caseload of moderately complex privacy files.
- Collaborating with and providing direction to client ministry staff and external stakeholders concerning the proper collection, use, disclosure, security, and retention of personal information to comply with the FOIP Act.
- Responding to privacy complaints received from the stakeholders, including participating in investigations, reviewing ministry's legislation and policy pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
- Providing support to program areas related to privacy breaches including determining if a privacy breach has occurred and the level of the breach, liaising with ministry staff to rectify any low and medium level complexity breaches, and making recommendations to prevent breaches in the future.
- Preparing privacy assessments.
- Supporting the development and delivery of training sessions, other resources, and communication materials to promote awareness and understanding of part 2 of the FOIP act.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Demonstrate
- Well-developed research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to reference, interpret, and apply policy, procedures, legislation, regulations, and case law effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Knowledge of privacy legislation, government operations, programs, and services.
- Organizational and time management skills to meet competing priorities within tight timelines.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to make complex decisions independently using innovation, creativity, and good judgement.
- Strong relationship building skills to interact with clients at all levels within and outside the Ministry.
Qualifications
Required:
- University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration and Law.
- 2 years of progressively responsible related experience working with the Alberta FOIP Act and regulations.
Equivalencies
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Assets
- Graduation from the Information Access and Protection of Privacy (IAPP) certificate program from the University of Alberta or similar.
- Experience in privacy specific roles.
- Experience working with privacy legislation.
- Experience with records management, privacy and security concepts and principles.
APS Competencies
Competencies 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: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency- model.pdf
Critical Competencies For This Position Are
- Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
- Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
- Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
- Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Salary
$2,626.89 to $3,448.73/ Bi-Weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/ Annually)
Notes
Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Remote: Must reside in Alberta to work remotely.
Final candidate may be required to undergo security screening.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
Cover Letter: Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Resume: For Employment Experience, please indicate duration of employment (month, year). Please specify employment status (i.e., Casual, part-time, or full-time)
Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three 8 hr. shifts/week)
For Any Post-Secondary Education
Please specify your major and length of program and the year you graduated.
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees: - Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantagesworking-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
- Pension plans:
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements.
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
How To Apply
Click on the “Apply Now” button.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.
If 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, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.
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 at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx
Applicants 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
- Apply for Jobs with the Alberta Public Service: https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
- Understanding the Alberta Public Service Hiring Process: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
- ALIS: https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
Closing Statement
This 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 Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca .
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.
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