Information & Privacy Manager

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Manager in Information & Privacy. This dynamic role involves leading a team to enhance privacy initiatives, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster a culture of safety and trust. You will engage with various stakeholders, oversee privacy education, and manage complex privacy issues while contributing to a collaborative environment that values work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have a strong background in privacy legislation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Recognition of individual efforts

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Work-life balance culture

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Information Privacy or Security roles.
• Strong knowledge of privacy legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information & Privacy team and manage compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Privacy Legislation Knowledge

Risk Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Post-secondary degree in Legal Studies

Post-secondary degree in Information Management

Post-secondary degree in Business/Public Administration

Tools

Connect Care

EMRs/EHRs

Job description

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Location: Edmonton

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Strategic Analytics, Health Information Management and Privacy

At Covenant Health, we believe in creating an environment where both our people and our patients are at the center of everything we do. We’re seeking a dynamic individual to lead our efforts in enhancing information & privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance, fostering a future-forward workplace culture, and ensuring that we create safe, appropriate processes and practices within our healthcare and corporate teams.

Are you a dedicated, forward-thinking Information and Privacy leader and professional? Do you thrive on navigating complex regulatory landscapes, proactive problem solving and championing privacy best practices and ensuring regulatory compliance? If so, we’re excited to welcome you to apply for a position as our new Manager, Information & Privacy!

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Manager, Information & Privacy, you will ensure delivery of the full range of services within the Information and Privacy Department and lead the team to oversee the organization’s compliance with legislation including the Health Information Act (HIA), the Access to Information Act (ATIA), the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and other relevant legislation. You will provide strategic advice and guidance to leaders across the organization in an evolving complex care and technology environment. You will bring a strong knowledge and skillset around information and privacy legislation, data security, risk management, collaboration, and cross-functional teaming, and be influential within an integrated leadership team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Formal & Informal Leadership: Lead and manage the team’s day-to-day activities, assign workload to meet legislative requirements and organizational priorities, and provide guidance and advice to members of the Information & Privacy team.
2. Manage Complexities: Complete or oversee complex file work including responding to privacy breaches, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) support, and providing operational advice.
3. Privacy Education and Training: Ensure comprehensive privacy education and training is available for all staff. Conduct ad-hoc in-person training/education when necessary or requested.
4. Risk Management: Complete an annual organizational risk assessment; report regularly on team activities, flag issues of risk and high sensitivity, and make recommendations for executive decision-making.
5. Stakeholders’ Management: Act as the primary organizational contact for OIPC, AHS, AH, Provincial Health Agencies, Professional Colleges, and other external agencies regarding information and privacy matters. Provide advice and liaise with external organizations, Covenant Care, Covenant Living, and the Covenant Foundation.
6. Process/Practice Improvement: Monitor emerging information access and privacy issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and implement projects to enhance the organization’s capacity to protect privacy.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education: A post-secondary degree in Legal Studies, Information Management, or Business/Public Administration (equivalencies may be considered).
• Experience: 8-10 years in an Information Privacy or Security role, with 3-5 years leading teams and services. In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and organizational policies.
• Skills: Knowledge of issues and trends, legislative principles, privacy breach investigation, Privacy Impact Assessments, and complex file management. Strong investigation, analysis, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Tools: Experience with Connect Care or large-scale EMRs/EHRs across multiple facilities.
• Leadership: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Strong relationship-building skills to support organizational goals.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work closely with HR, leadership, and other stakeholder groups to promote a unified privacy approach.
• Passion: Commitment to healthcare improvement, privacy, and organizational culture.
• Business Acumen and Resilience: Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and stay aligned with organizational goals.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, innovative environment where you can make a difference.
• Recognition of individual and team efforts.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• A culture valuing work-life balance and well-being.

Ready to Transform Healthcare with Us?

If you’re ready to elevate your Privacy expertise and contribute to a high-impact healthcare organization, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to help us maintain best practices in information access and privacy protection for patients and staff.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology, Public Relations, and Management

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health, and Health and Human Services

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