Director, Privacy Policy and Services

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 63504
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 3, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $4,274.26 to $5,427.68 bi-weekly ($111,558 - $142,445/year)
The Technology and Innovation (T&I) Ministry supports GoA departments with information management and technology (IMT) leadership and expertise in IMT services delivery, security, and corporate investment management that enable the GoA to meet business goals and objectives.
Within the Innovation, Privacy and Policy Division in Technology and Innovation, the Privacy, Policy and Governance Branch enables government transparency and accountability through enterprise policy and program services for content management, data, technology, and privacy. Privacy is of the utmost importance to the Government of Alberta and the branch provides critical policy and services across government (with the exception of Alberta Health and Mental Health and Addictions). Core to this function is leadership on the development, maintenance and implementation of Alberta’s privacy legislation.
The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is accountable for the delivery of high quality privacy services to government departments (with the exception of Health and Mental Health and Addition), including managing complex, highly sensitive issues, as well as delivery of comprehensive privacy policy and advice. This includes leading a team of professionals, liaising with key partners across the department, government and privacy sector, and providing exceptional training for Executive Management as well as staff across the Alberta Public Service. To be effective in this role, the position must have a strong knowledge of Alberta’s privacy legislation, collaborate across the department and government to ensure effective delivery of services as well as compliance with legislation and policies. The position must have strong time-priority management and communication skills as the work often operates under tight timelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Leading the delivery of high quality enterprise privacy services for government ministries, with the exception of Health and Mental Health and Addictions
Leading the development, enhancement and maintenance of Alberta privacy legislation and policy, including but not limited to legislation, policy, frameworks, standards, directives and guidelines.
Leading the Privacy Policy and Services unit, supervising and coaching staff, managing business administration, human and financial resources.
The position leads, coaches and develops staff, and manages issues and challenges related to service delivery and unit resource allocation.
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