Remote Health Privacy Strategy Lead

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

Halifax

Remote

CAD 62,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Department of Health and Wellness (Nova Scotia) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Health Privacy to provide strategic leadership in privacy governance and health information protection. You will guide cross‑government and health partners, balancing privacy with effective use of health data to support better outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading privacy initiatives, interpreting PHIA, and developing governance frameworks.

Qualifications

University degree in a related discipline such as law, public administration, health administration, information management, policy, or a related field.
Equivalencies may be considered with education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead development and evaluation of Nova Scotia's provincial health privacy framework.
Provide expert advice to senior executives and government decision-makers.
Lead privacy initiatives and policy development with province-wide impact.
Interpret PHIA and related privacy legislation for programs and projects.
Develop privacy governance structures, standards and risk strategies.
Mentor senior privacy analysts and promote continuous improvement.