Take the next step in your career, an exciting opportunity for a Privacy and Records Specialist

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is an independent civilian-led agency with jurisdiction to investigate police-related incidents of death or serious harm to determine whether or not an officer may have committed an offence. The Police Act creates the IIO and defines its powers. The IIO reports to the Attorney General; however, investigations and decisions are operationally independent of the government. The IIO has jurisdiction over all provincial policing agencies, including municipal police agencies, the RCMP, the South Coast BC Transportation Authority Police Service, and the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service. The IIO’s jurisdiction also extends to officers appointed as special provincial constables, municipal constables, and includes on- and off-duty officers.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and independent from the Information Access Operations (IAO) unit, the Privacy and Records Management Specialist plans, organizes, and manages the IIO’s response to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) access requests, including providing advice, leadership and throughout the process. Functions as the organization’s subject matter expert on privacy, FOIPPA, and records management.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience

• Degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and 3 years’ *related experience OR:
• Diploma in Information Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and 4 years' *related experience.
  

Recent and *related experience must include all the following:

• Experience interpreting and administering FOIPPA legislation and providing advice on policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Experience implementing or developing policy, regulation, or legislation.
• Experience in leading, planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments that have multiple delivery components while managing daily work responsibilities.
• Experience in resolving complex client issues relating to privacy, FOIPPA, and records management.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content, including communicating sensitive information to clients.
• Experience in delivering subject matter training
  

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience in government records management practices using ARCS/ORCS.
• Experience providing verbal briefings to senior management and executive and making presentations.
• Project Management experience.
• More years of recent and *related experience.
• Completion of the British Columbia Information Privacy Certificate Program (BCIP).
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sandra.Hentzen@iiobc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment January 15, 2024. Posting closing date extended to January 23, 2024.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. An answer of “refer to resume” will not be accepted and will be considered to be “not applicable”.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
Enhanced – Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.