Privacy and Access Specialist (Bilingual)

Farm Credit Canada; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Farm Credit Canada is seeking a Privacy and Access Specialist to support the Privacy Act and Access to Information Act, respond to requests, and help strengthen transparency and accountability across the organization. The role requires expertise in privacy legislation and collaboration with internal teams.

You will conduct Privacy Impact Assessments, investigate incidents, prepare formal responses, and develop privacy guidance while ensuring secure handling of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• A degree in administration, business, information management, communication or a related field.
• At least four years of related experience, including experience managing the full life cycle of Access to Information requests and working with an access request management system (or equivalent).
• Experience applying the Privacy Act, including supporting or conducting Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Process and respond to requests under the Privacy Act and Access to Information Act.
• Research, analyze, and interpret privacy and access legislation, policies, and directives.
• Prepare formal written responses and recommendations related to privacy and access obligations.
• Support privacy impact assessments and investigate certain privacy breach incidents.
• Maintain records and documentation to demonstrate transparency and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance privacy awareness and program effectiveness.
• Prepare briefing notes and notifications for senior management for contentious requests and incidents.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, guidance materials and training content.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor-level degree in administration/business/info management/communication

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/01/2026 Worker Type: Permanent Language(s) Required: Bilingual (English and French) Term Duration (in months): Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) : $83,040 - $112,340

Why FCC?

As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

Hybrid work options

How you’ll make an impact

Leverage your expertise in privacy legislation and access to information to support FCC’s privacy and access to information program and ensure the organization meets its legislative obligations.

As a Privacy and Access Specialist, you’ll manage and respond to requests under the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act, support privacy impact assessments and assist with incident management.

Your strong analytical and communication skills will help you interpret legislation, prepare formal responses and collaborate across the organization to strengthen transparency and compliance.

If you’re a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and is motivated by protecting information and supporting organizational accountability, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do

• Process and respond to requests under the Privacy Act and Access to Information Act
• Research, analyze, and interpret privacy and access legislation, policies, and directives
• Prepare formal written responses and recommendations related to privacy and access obligations
• Support privacy impact assessments and investigate certain privacy breach incidents
• Maintain records and documentation to demonstrate transparency and compliance
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance privacy awareness and program effectiveness
• Prepare briefing notes and notifications for senior management for contentious requests and incidents
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, guidance materials and training content

What you’ll bring to the team

Required qualifications

• A degree in administration, business, information management, communication or a related field
• At least four years of related experience, including experience managing the full life cycle of Access to Information requests and working with an access request management system (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience applying the Privacy Act, including supporting or conducting Privacy Impact Assessments
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Preferred qualifications

• Experience processing Access to Information complaints and applying exemptions under the Access to Information Act
• Familiarity with records management practices
• Privacy or access-related certification (for example: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)) or willingness to obtain

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.

At FCC, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Our team is made stronger by a range of backgrounds, abilities, strengths, and perspectives – and we’re committed to continuously improving so that we develop a workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work.

Accommodations are available on request for individuals with disabilities during each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, kindly send an email to [e-mail]. All information received in relations to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We value language diversity, and adhere to Canada’s Official Languages Act. We encourage you to apply in English or French, whichever is your language of choice. Bilingualism (English and French) is important and is always considered an asset.

Proud to be 100% invested in agriculture and food. Looking for a career with purpose? Bring your skills, enthusiasm and your true self to FCC. Providing financing, software and knowledge to the industry that feeds the world takes the talents of many — and with so many interesting areas to work in, you never know where your career will take you.

Areas we hire for: IT Marketing Lending and Operations HR Finance Governance

We’ve got you From a flexible work environment, competitive salary and benefits to a culture built on trust, support and growth, FCC offers an exceptional employee experience that brings out your best.

What we do

FCC is a financially self-sustaining federal Crown corporation with over 100 offices across Canada, and our corporate office in Regina, Saskatchewan. We lend money and provide other services to primary producers, agri-food operations and agribusinesses that provide inputs or add value to agriculture.