Information & Privacy Coordinator

West Vancouver Police Department; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Job summary

West Vancouver Police Department is seeking an Information & Privacy Coordinator for a permanent full-time role. The position focuses on receiving, prioritizing, and processing FOI requests, ensuring compliance with FOIPPA and related laws.

The successful candidate will have education in Business or Criminology and at least four years in a BC police environment, with experience in police records and databases.

Qualifications

• Receives, prioritizes and processes records requests under FOIPPA.
• Demonstrates knowledge of FOIPPA and related legislation.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize and process FOI requests in compliance with FOIPPA.
• Apply legislation and case law to records handling and determinations.
• Utilize Adobe, audio/video editing tools and MS Office in records processing.

Skills

FOI requests handling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Analytical thinking

Education

Post-secondary in Business or Criminology

Tools

Adobe programs

Audio/Video editing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Information & Privacy Coordinator

(WVMEA – Permanent Full Time) The West Vancouver Police Department is looking to fill one (1) Permanent Full Time Information & Privacy Coordinator position.

The Information & Privacy Coordinator is responsible for receiving, prioritizing and processing requests for records and information, ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), other legislation, and court orders.

The successful applicant will possess post-secondary education in a related field such as Business or Criminology, with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a BC police environment with meaningful exposure to police procedures, records (including hard copy, audio and video), and police databases; have previous experience with application of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The successful applicant will also possess a working knowledge of all relevant legislation, including FOIPPA; proven ability to apply legislation and case law to practical applications; and demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize Adobe programs, audio/video editing software and Microsoft Office.

Applicants must have experience dealing tactfully, professionally and confidentially with Department staff, other agencies and the public; possess strong planning, analytical and problem solving skills; the ability to apply logic and sound judgement in prioritizing workload; planning and organizing skills; strong attention to detail with the ability to critically evaluate data and information with accuracy and perception; excellent communication skills; the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in all aspects of the position; be a self-starter; have a positive attitude; be customer focused; and work well within a team.

This will be an in-office position, 35 hours per week.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Position Status: WVMEA, Permanent Full Time

Hours of Work: In Office – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm

Rate of Pay: $69,871.56 per year, plus attractive health benefits package

Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday, September 2, 2026

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.