Access & Privacy Advisor - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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Clerks Office

About Us

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Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary

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Salary under Review

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Reporting to the Manager Records & Information Management Services, the Access and Privacy Advisor is responsible for managing and processing formal information access requests and coordinating initiatives to ensure compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and Personal Health Information and Protection of Privacy Act (PHIPA). This role responds to public inquiries about MFIPPA and PHIPA; assists in the preparation of submissions on appeals to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC), investigates privacy breaches; conducts Privacy Impact Assessments; provides advice on privacy compliance and risk management; develops policy and procedures on access to information activities; makes recommendations on strategy and governance; and delivers training.

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Education

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Postsecondary degree in Library Science, Business, Information Management, Public Administration, Political Science, or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge and experience may be considered.
Master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.

Knowledge

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Minimum 5 years of experience working directly with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), or other related access and privacy legislation.
Certification as a Certified Information Access and Privacy Professional (CIAPP/C) is an asset.
Experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), as well as an understanding of Privacy by Design principles is preferred.
Experience processing and responding to formal Freedom of Information requests and requests for personal health information under PHIPA within prescribed timelines.
Experience responding to and investigating privacy incidents and breach responses.
Experience understanding and interpreting provincial and municipal legislation such as the Municipal Act, Municipal Elections Act, Planning Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and other relevant legislation affecting municipal government openness, transparency, and accountability requirements.

Responsibilities

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Advises and consults on the establishment and ongoing maintenance of the corporate Access to Information and Privacy Program. (25% of time)_
Develops and maintains policies and procedures for managing access to information and for protecting privacy, as well as protocols, procedures, forms and guidelines for Routine Disclosure that minimize risk and ensure confidentiality of personal and personal health information.
Ensures privacy forms, policies, standards, and procedures are uptodate.
Ensures Department/Division/Program services comply with Niagara Region's Access to Information and Privacy Program.
Establishes and administers the privacy breach management process to investigate and identify the appropria