Analyst, Freedom of Information and Privacy

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.


• Competitive salary


• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.


• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.


• Pension Plan - BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.


• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.


• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.


• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 183,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca

OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Director, Privacy, the Analyst, Freedom of Information and Privacy (the Analyst) plays a key role in supporting HEABC’s corporate privacy management program, including the processing of requests for information and consultation requests. The Analyst will support the Director, Privacy with the following functions: responding to privacy inquiries, processing information access requests and FIPPA consultation requests, completing systems reviews (assessing new technologies for privacy compliance before their adoption by the organization), conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and supporting the development of privacy training materials and education.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Providing privacy information and responses to both routine and complex privacy inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Reviews requests, searches for the appropriate records, redacts records and prepares response letters, as needed.


2. Handling the intake of formal requests for personal information under PIPA, including preparing acknowledgement letters, calculating and monitoring statutory timelines, and clarifying the scope of the information being requested.


3. Handling the intake of formal consultation requests under FIPPA where a public body stakeholder has identified responsive records that engage HEABC’s interests as a third party.


4. Determining whether any exceptions under FIPPA or PIPA apply to responsive records; determining whether they must be withheld or disclosed in whole or in part; and preparing draft written position statements and redactions for review by Legal Counsel, Contracts Privacy and/ or the Director, Privacy.


5. Completes reviews of new systems that the organization is considering adopting, including new software technologies, to ensure compliance with applicable privacy legislation.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field


• a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience, preferably in a government, regulatory or legal setting.


• Experience and working knowledge of BC's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, BC’s Personal Information Protection Act, relevant orders by the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), cases, trends and issues


• Completion of an Information Access and/or Protection of Privacy Certificate Program is an asset (i.e. CIPP/C, CIPT or CIPM).


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to exercise tact and discretion with staff at all levels within the organization.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work. 

Salary Range: $76,111 to $99,895

Typical Hiring Range: $76,111 to $95,138

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care. 

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. 

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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