Privacy and Access Advisor

Alberta Innovates is seeking a Privacy and Access Advisor to provide strategic leadership and expert guidance, while working closely with legal counsel, in the development and implementation of the organizations’ Access and Privacy programs. This role sets direction for how information is accessed, used, and managed across the organization, ensuring compliance with legislation and alignment with corporate goals. As a subject matter expert, the Advisor leads access and privacy initiatives, collaborates with senior management and cross-functional teams, oversee training and policy development, and drives continuous improvement in access, privacy and information management practices.

This is a permanent position and will be based out of our Edmonton Research and Development Park office. This position is eligible for hybrid work.

You would be a good fit for this position if you have:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with artificial intelligence tools and technologies
• Understanding of AI impacts on privacy and records management
• Expertise in cybersecurity best practices for safeguarding systems and data
• Strong critical thinking, research, analytical, and communication skills
• Background in information access and privacy roles
• In-depth knowledge of privacy and access to information legislation
• Experience facilitating training sessions and contributing to committees or work group

We are game changers

Alberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans. We do this by building on our province’s research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and omics. We are working with our partners to diversify Alberta’s economy, improve our environmental performance and enhance the well-being of Albertans through research and innovation.

Our subsidiary, InnoTech Alberta, offers a diversified range of scientific engineering and technological research and testing capabilities, and the facilities to support technology scale-up. Our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to health to food and fibre. InnoTech Alberta offers you access to research talent, technical expertise, and unique facilities that can help accelerate technology development that serves both the private and public sector.

Here’s some more information about the position:

Job Details

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and manage the organization’s Access and Privacy to Information program
• Develop and implement privacy, access, and records management policies
• Provide expert advice on privacy, data security, and legislative compliance
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments and oversee compliance audits
• Manage responses to privacy incidents, requests, and investigations
• Support digital transformation and records retention/disposition initiatives
• Deliver training and resources to staff on privacy and access legislation
• Represent the organization with regulators, external partners, and senior leadership

Qualifications and skills we are looking for:

• Degree in Information Management, Business or Public Administration, Law or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in access to information and protection of privacy within a public body.
• Experience as a subject matter expert on privacy and information matters.
• Experience in administering and processing access to information requests.
• Advanced knowledge of privacy legislation.
• Knowledge of records and information policies and procedures.
• Certifications in Canadian Institute of Access and Privacy Professionals (CIAPP), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and Information Access and Protection of Privacy (IAPP) would be considered assets.

Why Alberta Innovates?

We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package, vacation starting at 3 weeks and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.

The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to applynow@albertainnovates.careferencing the competition title and number in the subject line.

The personal information collected in application for this position is for recruitment and hiring purposes. This collection is authorized by section 4 (c) of the Protection of Privacy Act. 

ALBERTA INNOVATES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.