Manager Access To Information & Privacy

Are you an experienced lawyer with expertise in privacy or administrative law? WorkSafeBC's Law & Policy division is seeking a lawyer who will be responsible for the implementation, ongoing assessment and updating of our privacy management program to ensure it remains current with best practices and legal requirements.

In this role, you'll ensure WorkSafeBC's compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the effective delivery of quality, customer-focused services to our clients.

How you'll make a difference: You'll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, your work location will be our Richmond office. We have a hybrid approach to work, which means you have the option to work from home on the schedule determined by WorkSafeBC.

As Manager, Access To Information And Privacy You Will

• Provide expert policy advice regarding WorkSafeBC's duties under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("FIPPA")
• Implement and continuously update WorkSafeBC's privacy management program, including maintaining FIPPA compliance policies, privacy breach protocols, and procedures, and developing and delivering corporate-wide training programs
• Work with internal departments, including the Information Technology department to ensure that data collection, protection, storage, and disclosure complies with FIPPA
• Perform assessments with regard to WorkSafeBC's compliance with FIPPA and its privacy management program, including privacy impact assessments and business compliance reviews
• Act as a contact and liaison with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC)

We're Looking For Someone Who Can

• Clearly and accurately prepare, present, and communicate complex information
• Bring a client-focused, service-oriented approach
• Interact in a confident, professional and objective manner, and maintain collaborative relationships
• Create a supportive work environment in the department by ensuring effective communication and promoting teamwork

Your background and experience

• Management experience is an asset
• A minimum of four years of experience in a privacy or access to information-related role
• A member of good standing with the Law Society of BC
• Recent experience in privacy law or administrative law

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
• Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who We Are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our Benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life.

Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• Optional leave arrangements
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.