Privacy Advisor

at  Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

FTE: 1.0

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Calgary Zone
The Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (CWC PCN) is a non-profit organization committed to a healthier future. We work alongside more than 475 family doctors to provide support for continuous health care.
We are seeking a Privacy Advisor to join our Governance & Organizational Operations team. In this role, you will manage the CWC PCN’s privacy activities, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation, and foster a well-understood and positive privacy environment within the organization.
You will take on a proactive role in engaging with employees, members, and other key stakeholders. You will provide necessary training and advice on access, disclosure, and compliance requirements. You will also liaise with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner and other public bodies, assist in the development and review of Privacy Impact Assessments or required submissions, and support in conducting privacy investigations. You will be instrumental in ensuring that CWC PCN employees and members are well-informed about the organization’s privacy compliance.
In this full-time, permanent position, you’ll primarily work from home with some occasional in-person work at our Main Office in Calgary. Therefore, the successful candidate must be located within Calgary or the surrounding area (e.g., Cochrane, Airdrie, Chestermere, etc.).

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

• Conduct specialized privacy training for new hires, instilling a robust understanding and adherence to privacy policies and practices.
• Lead the delivery of tailored training modules on various privacy themes, addressing the unique needs of diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with privacy team members to create compelling and educational training content.
• Educate on privacy protocols and regulatory adherence, nurturing a positive and privacy-conscious organizational culture.
• Manage the communication and education of the records classification system, retention schedule, and guidelines with support from team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A post-secondary diploma or degree is required. Education in the areas of privacy legislation, information studies, health information management, and/or records management is required. Equivalencies of education may be considered.
Experience: A minimum of four years’ experience in privacy or information management is required. Equivalencies of experience may be considered.
Certifications: At least one professional certificate, designation or equivalent related to privacy and information protection (IAPP, CHIM) is required.
Functional knowledge: Privacy legislation, health information management, records retention, SharePoint knowledge.
Technical: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio), SharePoint, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Background check: A clear Criminal Background check is required to start.