Advisor, Governance & Compliance at DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Surrey, BC, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 25

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Sharepoint, Outlook, Access, Management Skills, Public Policy, Compliance Software, Powerpoint, Carf, Social Media, Interpersonal Skills, Office Administration, Communication Skills

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

Job Title: Advisor, Governance & Compliance
Job Classification: Exempt
Department: Administration
Status: Regular, Full Time (37.5 hours weekly)
Schedule: Monday - Friday (evenings and weekends as required)
Start Date: July 14, 2025
Date Posted: May 30, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: This position starts at $70,000 per year and increases to $96,000 per year, over a 10- year period. This salary range incorporates experience, yearly salary increments to reward years of service, employee growth and development within the organization.

1.2 PRIVACY OFFICER:

  • The Privacy Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with DIVERSEcity’s Privacy Policy;
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining the Organization’s Access to Information and Privacy Program;
  • Investigating and responding to privacy complaints and suspected privacy breaches;
  • Assisting personnel with the completion of privacy impact assessments and audits;
  • Providing privacy training to personnel;
  • Recommending remedial action in response to a breach of this policy;
  • Seeking legal advice as necessary;
  • Representing the Organization before the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC);
  • Providing advisory services to personnel;
  • Other duties as required.

2.0 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Office Administration, Public Policy or related field;
  • 2 years experience with Policy and Procedure management including compliance software;
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, an articulate communicator, a positive team-player, time management skills;
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information;
  • Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills, attention to detail, analytical acumen and problem-solving abilities;
  • Strong technical skills in MS Teams, MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Forms, SharePoint and database management;
  • Knowledge of CARF and/or other accreditation bodies is an asset;
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and work collaboratively with other team members as required;
  • Proven organizational, facilitation, minute taking and time management skills;
  • Ability to take initiative and problem solve;
  • Ability maintain focus on multiple deadlines in a time-pressured environment;
  • Always exercise professionalism when representing the Society at events, in meetings and social media;
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle on meeting and event days.
    A criminal record check is required as a part of this process.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter as separate attachments. Please note that only Word or PDF formats can be accepted. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.
To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit www.dcrs.ca/work-with-us/.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is based in our Surrey office and is a blend of remote and in-person services. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit www.dcrs.ca/news/diversecity-covid-19-safety-plan/. Successful candidates will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry out their duties, ensuring the best protection for our staff and clients.
A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.
DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our People & Culture department at (hr@dcrs.ca). Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Advisor reports to the Senior Advisor to the CEO, Governance & Compliance for day-to-day operational needs in policy management, privacy program and overarching governance and compliance for the Society.

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