Privacy Advisor Kwantlen Polytechnic Surrey BC

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

JOB OVERVIEW: PRIVACY ADVISOR

This role reports to the Manager, Information Access and Privacy.

The Privacy Advisor supports the University’s compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”) by coordinating Privacy Impact Assessments (“PIAs”), providing privacy advice in alignment with FIPPA, University policies, procedures, and guidelines and responding to access to information (“FOI”) requests. The Privacy Advisor will regularly perform work involving highly sensitive and confidential information and will regularly be exposed to records and information involving legal University matters.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years’ recent, relevant experience working in a similar role or in a legal/regulatory environment. Public body preferred
• 1-3 years’ demonstrated knowledge of privacy and access to information legislation, including administrative requirements and processes, FIPPA preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience coordinating, reviewing, and advising on Privacy Impact Assessments (“PIAs”)
• 1-3 years’ experience coordinating and preparing records for access to information (“FOI”) requests
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience