About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director or Privacy and indirectly to the Senior Directors of Research and Innovation and General Counsel, Legal Services, the Privacy Officer serves as the main point of contact for privacy matters within their portfolio or zone.

The Privacy Officer leads, engages and supports the development and implementation of a robust privacy culture through reviewing all activities with privacy implications, as well as motoring all services and systems to ensure compliance with NSH's privacy policies and practices.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• University undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., business, public or health administration, computer science, library sciences or information management)
• Minimum three years’ experience working in a healthcare, university, or government agency environment required
• At least 3 years work experience with interpreting and applying provincial or federal privacy and freedom of information legislation, including PHIA and FOIPOP
• Canadian certification with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (CIPP/C) or an equivalent credential is an asset
• Experience with emerging and innovative technologies and practices
• Demonstrated experience providing privacy guidance and conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs) on IM/IT projects
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated strong organization, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
• Exceptional computer skills, with ability to learn and adapt to different health information systems
• Demonstrate self-awareness and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high degree of tact, diplomacy, integrity and impartiality
• Ability to function independently and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Competencies in other languages and asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$36.33- $45.42 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.