Band 2 - Policy Analyst

Government of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of British Columbia is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst to join the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner in Victoria, BC. This role focuses on conducting research, reviewing public and private sector initiatives, and preparing policy documents to enhance information and privacy rights for citizens. The successful candidate will contribute to important audits and investigations while promoting diversity within the team.

Benefits

Financial relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada required.
• Interest in promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Experience in access to information and privacy issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on access to information and privacy issues.
• Prepare reports and guidance documents.
• Participate in investigations and audits.

Skills

Research

Report Writing

Policy Analysis

Collaboration

Job description

Policy Analyst
Band 2 – Permanent, Full-Time
Starting Salary: $76,500.09-$108,100.23
Victoria, BC

The Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) is an independent office of the Legislature with a broad mandate to protect and promote information and privacy rights under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and to enforce compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The OIPC mediates access and privacy disputes between individuals and public bodies; rules on appeals regarding access to information decisions; investigates and resolves privacy complaints involving organizations; audits and investigates broad and systemic access and privacy issues; comments on legislation or public policy affecting information and privacy rights; and informs the public about these rights.

The Policy Analyst conducts research on access to information and privacy issues, reviews and comments on the access or privacy implications of public and private sector initiatives, writes guidance documents, prepares reports and other materials as required, and works with staff across the office and in other jurisdictions on joint initiatives. The Policy Analyst may also participate in Commissioner-initiated investigations and audits of public bodies and organizations, and investigate complaints from the public concerning access and privacy disputes.

We are striving to build a diverse team to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black or racialized persons, women, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and/or people with disabilities.

This posting is for one permanent, full-time position. An eligibility list for similar temporary or permanent future opportunities may be established. Temporary positions may become full or part-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership.

Financial assistance may be offered as part of the total compensation package for successful candidate(s) that must relocate to Victoria. Relocation allowances will be in accordance with the information here.

How to Apply:

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and position requirements listed on the careers section of our website at: http://www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers.aspx

Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.

NOTE: To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federalImmigration Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.

If you have questions related to the competition process, please contact the HR team at [e-mail], quoting competition number 120428in the subject line.

Competition Number: 120428
Closing date: 12:00 pm (noon) PST, Thursday, June 19th, 2025