Privacy & Access Program Lead (Hybrid)

Strathcona County; Sherwood Park; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Health and wellness spending account

Life and disability insurance

Retirement and pension programs

Earned day off program

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

Strathcona County is seeking a Coordinator, Access and Privacy to lead and coordinate its privacy functions while serving as Privacy Officer and access to information coordinator. The role strengthens transparency, protects personal information, and advances a growing Privacy Management Program.

The position emphasizes governance, development of policies and training, handling PIAs, and responding to information requests.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree with 7+ years experience, or diploma with 9+ years, preferably in government.
• Completion of a privacy and access certificate program or designation.
• Extensive knowledge of Alberta's Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Strong understanding of municipal governance and related legislation, including the Municipal Government Act.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the County's designated Privacy Officer.
• Administer and continuously improve the County's Privacy Management Program.
• Develop privacy frameworks, policies, procedures, tools, and training materials.
• Establish governance standards and controls for consistent privacy practices.
• Monitor legislative developments and recommend program improvements.
• Coordinate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
• Investigate privacy breaches, complaints, and incidents.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support information governance, transparency, and compliance objectives.

Skills

Privacy management

PIA coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics and decision-making

Project management

Legislation interpretation

Discretion & professionalism

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Diploma in a related field

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strathcona County is seeking a Coordinator, Access and Privacy to lead and coordinate its privacy functions while serving as Privacy Officer and access to information coordinator. The role strengthens transparency, protects personal information, and advances a growing Privacy Management Program.

The position emphasizes governance, development of policies and training, handling PIAs, and responding to information requests.