Privacy Analyst

PACC-CCAP - Privacy and Access Council of Canada; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Coquitlam is seeking a full-time Privacy Analyst to lead privacy management initiatives within the City Clerk’s Division. This role involves ensuring compliance with privacy legislation, managing inquiries and breaches, while providing essential training and audits. The position offers an annual salary range with flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, aimed at fostering a dedicated and passionate workforce committed to the local community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Attractive vacation and extended benefits package

Municipal Pension Plan contributions

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in privacy and information management.
• Degree in Information Management, Public Administration, or related field required.
• Passion for privacy legislation and interest in protecting information.

Responsibilities

• Manage Privacy Management Program and ensure compliance with FIPPA.
• Process Freedom of Information requests and provide training on best practices.
• Conduct privacy audits and respond to inquiries from the public.

Skills

Privacy Management

Information Management

Auditing

Training

Investigating privacy breaches

Education

Undergraduate degree in Information Management or related field

Job description

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

Coquitlam is in search of a temporary full-time Privacy Analyst to join our incredible team in the City Clerk’s Division! The term for this position will be one year with the possibility of extension. As the City of Coquitlam is obligated to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), this individual will lead work in this realm under the guidance of our Information, Privacy and Administrative Services Manager. The focus of this exempt position will be the day-to-day activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance and adherence to the City’s formal Privacy Management Program (in accordance with recent amendments to FIPPA). The position will support the City’s privacy initiatives, ensuring privacy practices, methods and corporate responsibilities are maintained and in compliance with FIPPA, the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Corporate Records Management policies and procedures, industry best practices and Government regulations. This position will also act as the subject matter expert for privacy related matters and will engage in activities such as managing the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process, responding to privacy inquiries from the public and staff, investigating privacy breaches, conducting audits, providing training and / or reinforcing best practices as necessary. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and will provide training and / or reinforce best practices as necessary in this area.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring forward three or more years of progressive experience in the area of privacy and information management. An undergraduate degree in Information Management, Public Administration, Archives or Records Management, Political Science, Law or a directly related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a qualified candidate who is passionate about privacy related legislation and has an interest in protecting information on behalf of the City! A certificate in Information Management focusing on Privacy and / or a post-secondary program in this field would be considered an asset. Formal training in privacy principles, or access certification through a professional organization such as the International Association of Privacy Professionals CIPP / C is desired.

What We Offer :

This excluded position has an annual salary range of $101,594 – $109,884 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off / flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Closing Date : 11 : 55 pm on February 7, 2025