Manager Access to Information & Privacy

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 158,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafeBC's Legal Services division is seeking a Manager, Access to Information and Privacy to establish and maintain the privacy management program and oversee the day-to-day FOIPPA operations. The role ensures regulatory compliance and delivers quality, customer-focused privacy services across the organization.

This 9-month temporary position combines office work with remote flexibility and leads a team dedicated to access-to-information and privacy while representing WorkSafeBC in dealings

Qualifications

• A law degree with privacy or administrative focus or equivalent in access-to-information and privacy law.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of BC.
• Minimum five years of privacy or access-to-information experience.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert policy advice to senior leaders regarding duties under FIPPA.
• Advise and direct staff on FIPPA obligations.
• Develop and implement FIPPA compliance policies and privacy training.
• Conduct risk assessments for privacy and FOI compliance including privacy impact assessments and audits.
• Serve as main liaison with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC).
• Coordinate with IT Security and Risk Management to ensure data handling complies with FIPPA.
• Lead and develop the access-to-information and privacy services team.

Skills

Privacy law

Administrative law

Policy advice

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced lawyer with expertise in privacy or administrative law? WorkSafeBC's Legal Services division is seeking a lawyer who will be responsible for the establishment, maintenance, and ongoing assessment of our privacy management program and for the day-to-day operations and management of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy department.

As Manager, Access to Information and Privacy, you'll ensure WorkSafeBC's compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the effective delivery of quality, customer-focused services to our clients.

This is a temporary 9-month opportunity.

How you'll make a difference

You'll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively

Where you'll work

We serve the workers and employers across B.C., and we do that best when we're together. It's how we collaborate, learn from one another, and develop our people.

This role combines time in our offices with flexibility for remote work

What you'll do

• Provide expert policy advice to our Board of Directors, President, and General Counsel regarding WorkSafeBC's duties under FIPPA
• Provide advice and direction to executive and all staff with respect to their duties and obligations under FIPPA
• Develop and implement FIPPA compliance policies, privacy breach protocols, and corporate-wide training programs
• Perform risk assessments with regard to WorkSafeBC's compliance with FIPPA and its privacy management program, including privacy impact assessments and audits
• Act as the main contact and liaison with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) and represent WorkSafeBC concerning complaints, reviews, and formal inquiries
• Work with the Information Technology department and, in particular, IT Security and Risk Management, to ensure that data collection, protection, storage, and disclosure complies with FIPPA
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports responsible for access-to-information and privacy services.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Is this a good fit for you?

• Clearly and accurately prepare, present, and communicate details and complex information orally and in writing to a variety of internal and external clients with varying levels of understanding
• Create a supportive work environment in the department by ensuring effective communication and promoting teamwork
• Bring a client-focused, service-oriented approach to providing services to clients
• Interact in a confident, professional and objective manner, influence others to comply with policies and procedures, and maintain collaborative relationships with management, peers, and clients

Your background and experience

• A law degree in privacy law or an administrative field or equivalent experience in access-to-information and privacy law
• A member of good standing with the Law Society of BC
• A minimum of five years of experience in privacy or access-to-information-related role
• Management experience is preferred

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• 4 % in lieu of benefits
• 4 % in lieu of vacation

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary:

$ 157,614.47 - $191,501.58/ annually