Privacy Advisor

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive. Job Details ​ Salary : $76,960 – $95,680 Shift structure : Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Primary location :   Edmonton or Calgary Union :   Exempt FTE : 1.0 FTE (36.25 hours per week) Status :   Term (two-year contract)   ​ About the Role Privacy and Health Information acts as subject matter experts and risk evaluators in interpreting and applying privacy legislation, standards and principles in a hybrid electronic information and health-care environment. Privacy and Health Information acts as a liaison and consultant to clinical and business areas to ensure and promote the confidentiality of personal information. The Privacy Advisor will : Provide expert advice to internal staff, physicians and management on privacy legislation with an emphasis on analyzing privacy risk and application of privacy-conscious behaviours into clinical and operations support business workflows. Facilitate and support the completion of privacy impact assessments to evaluate whether programs, services, projects and initiatives comply with privacy requirements and recommend mitigation strategies where necessary. Assist in the development and delivery of CASA-wide privacy education, training programs and privacy awareness campaigns. Review, update or develop policies to ensure compliance with privacy legislation. Determine whether a privacy incident merits an investigation and constitutes a breach of the Health Information Act (HIA) or CASA information management policies. Document and advise on privacy risk mitigation strategies. Liaise with the Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) as required. Assist in risk and audit assessments related to privacy, confidentiality and security. Manage and complete requests for health information under the Health Information Act. Maintain awareness of current privacy trends and legislative changes by monitoring federal and provincial legislation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information management, information science, health sciences or related area. A minimum of three years of related information, access and privacy experience in a private or public sector environment or in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. Canadian Information Access and Privacy Professional (CIAPP) or Certified Information and Privacy Professional (CIPP / C) designation, or completion of the University of Alberta IAPP Program is an asset. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, privacy protection, data security and other information privacy and security issues relevant in a health-care environment. Knowledge of provincial and federal privacy legislation and requirements. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of audit and privacy concepts, tools and methods. Demonstrated communications, leadership, facilitation and coaching skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Conditions of Employment A satisfactory Criminal Records Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate. Closing Date : March 2, 2025 Please quote the following competition number in your application materials : 25-039   Powered by JazzHR