Privacy & Information Access Lead, General Counsel Services

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology); Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Paid time off between Christmas and NY

Job summary

NAIT is seeking a Privacy and Information Access Lead to ensure compliance with Alberta’s access to information and privacy legislation. The role will implement and mature NAIT’s information privacy program and handle access requests, providing expert advice and navigating complex regulatory matters, under ATIA and related statutes.

The position also leads policy development, education, and incident response, with a focus on risk management and regulatory engagement.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Alberta's access to information and privacy regulations.
• Awareness of Canada's Privacy Act and related regulations.
• Experience applying privacy principles to information requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage access to information requests within statutory timelines and provide expert guidance.
• Develop and implement NAIT's privacy compliance program.
• Provide education and expert advice on privacy matters to stakeholders.

Skills

ATIA/POPA/FOIP knowledge

Privacy-by-design frameworks

Regulatory engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

IAPP / CIPP/C certification or equivalent

Job description

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?

At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

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Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

Job Description

The Privacy and Information Access Lead ensures compliance with Alberta's access to information and privacy legislation.

This position is responsible for implementing, maturing, and operating NAIT's access to information and privacy management program. Under ATIA, this position will handle all access to information requests (including corresponding with the applicant, collecting records, applying statutory exemptions, and disclosing within legislated timelines) by providing expert advice, navigating complex and sensitive matters and serving as the operational lead for regulatory engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities and Estimated Time Allocation:

• Action access to information requests (35%)
• Develop and implement privacy compliance program (25%)
• Provide expert advice and education (15%)
• Lead or coordinate privacy breach responses and regulatory engagement (5%)
• Develop policies, procedures, and educational modules (20%)

Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Alberta's ATIA, POPA, FOIP and related regulations
• Awareness of Canada's Privacy Act, Access to Information Act, and related regulations
• Extensive knowledge of privacy-by-design frameworks, access to information processes, risk management and administrative law principles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. law, information management, public administration, privacy, risk or a related discipline)
• Professional privacy certification (e.g. IAPP from the University of Alberta preferred, CIPP/C considered) or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Remuneration: Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The compensation range for this job posting is : $84,655.22 - $112,153.60

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

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