Manager Access to Information & Privacy

Are you an experienced lawyer with expertise in privacy or administrative law? WorkSafeBC’s Legal Services division is seeking a lawyer who will be responsible for the establishment, maintenance, and ongoing assessment of our privacy management program and for the day-to-day operations and management of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy department.

As Manager, Access to Information and Privacy, 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.

This is a temporary 9-month opportunity.

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

Where you’ll work 

We serve the workers and employers across B.C., and we do that best when we're together. It's how we collaborate, learn from one another, and develop our people.

This role combines time in our offices with flexibility for remote work

As Manager, Access to Information and Privacy, you will:

• Provide expert policy advice to our Board of Directors, President, and General Counsel regarding WorkSafeBC’s duties under FIPPA
• Provide advice and direction to executive and all staff with respect to their duties and obligations under FIPPA
• Develop and implement FIPPA compliance policies, privacy breach protocols, and corporate-wide training programs
• Perform risk assessments with regard to WorkSafeBC’s compliance with FIPPA and its privacy management program, including privacy impact assessments and audits
• Act as the main contact and liaison with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) and represent WorkSafeBC concerning complaints, reviews, and formal inquiries
• Work with the Information Technology department and, in particular, IT Security and Risk Management, to ensure that data collection, protection, storage, and disclosure complies with FIPPA
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports responsible for access-to-information and privacy services.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Clearly and accurately prepare, present, and communicate details and complex information orally and in writing to a variety of internal and external clients with varying levels of understanding
• Create a supportive work environment in the department by ensuring effective communication and promoting teamwork
• Bring a client-focused, service-oriented approach to providing services to clients
• Interact in a confident, professional and objective manner, influence others to comply with policies and procedures, and maintain collaborative relationships with management, peers, and clients

Your background and experience

• A law degree in privacy law or an administrative field or equivalent experience in access to information and privacy law
• A member of good standing with the Law Society of BC
• A minimum of five years of experience in privacy or access to information-related role
• Management experience is preferred 

We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

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

• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada

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 reflect 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:  

• 4 % in lieu of benefits 
• 4 % in lieu of vacation

Learn more: Find out what we offer. 

Salary: $ 157,614.47 - $191,501.58/annually

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. 

Any additional application materials must be received by email to P&C Talent Acquisition (SM) by 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date of the competition.