ATIPP Specialist - Hybrid Privacy & Information Access

WCB-Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

WCB-Alberta in Edmonton seeks an Access to Information & Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Specialist to uphold privacy rights and access to information under ATIA, POPA, and FOIP. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, you will process requests, advise on matters, and develop policies and training.

Successful candidates must reside in Alberta, work in person at the Edmonton downtown office as required, and may undergo security clearance.

Qualifications

• Professional privacy certification (e.g. IAPP from the University of Alberta, CIPP/C) or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Alberta's ATIA, POPA, FOIP and related regulations.
• Experience in processing ATIA and POPA requests.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of individuals and information accessed.
• Experience developing privacy policies, procedures, tools and documentation is an asset.
• Experience delivering privacy training and awareness programs.
• Knowledge of records management principles is an asset.
• Experience writing/reviewing PIAs is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process ATIA and POPA requests in accordance with applicable acts.
• Provide advice and decisions on privacy matters based on legislation and policy.
• Develop policies, procedures and educational materials.
• Review PIBs and determine need for PIAs.
• Contribute to or develop PIAs for projects and initiatives.
• Prepare responses to reviews and inquiries by the OIPC.
• Maintain privacy reports and metrics; support privacy investigations.

Skills

Privacy knowledge

ATIA/POPA/FOIP familiarity

PIA experience

Policy development

Privacy training

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Client relationship

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Privacy certification (IAPP/CIPP/C)

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

WCB-Alberta in Edmonton seeks an Access to Information & Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Specialist to uphold privacy rights and access to information under ATIA, POPA, and FOIP. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, you will process requests, advise on matters, and develop policies and training.

Successful candidates must reside in Alberta, work in person at the Edmonton downtown office as required, and may undergo security clearance.