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City of Port Coquitlam
Records and Privacy Advisor
Full Time
Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!
Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.
The City of Port Coquitlam is looking for an energetic and results orientated individual to join the Legislative Services’ team as the Records and Privacy Advisor. As the organizational lead and corporate advisor, this excluded role is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, coordination and sustainment of the City’s corporate-wide information management and privacy program. This includes providing strategic direction on the City’s corporate records management program and analyzing City department’s records management practices, policies and procedures. Further, the incumbent will interpret the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), City Bylaws and other legislation to ensure the City meets its obligations related to Privacy legislation and regulations.
Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Provides strategic direction, expertise and guidance on the City’s corporate records management program
- Oversees and advises on responses related to requests for access to sensitive information, ensuring the City meets its obligations with respect to privacy legislation and regulations, file retention and liability
- Acts as the City’s Privacy Officer responsible for the dissemination of sensitive information, streamlining records and information management processes
- Represents the City in investigations by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
- Collaborates with various City Departments to streamline records and information management processes, organizes and leads committees and working groups in support of the records management program
The successful candidate for this position will have:
- A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies, Information Management, Archival Studies, Records Management, Business, or related field
- A minimum of five (5) years’ recent related professional information management experience in Records Management and FOIPPA, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Extensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Extensive knowledge of records and information management systems for both electronic and paper-based systems
- Considerable knowledge of legislation, rules and regulations governing the work
- Extensive knowledge of legal claim processes, municipal departmental functions and structure, policies and procedures
- A commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement
Why should you consider working for us?
- An annual salary ranging between $90,822 - $106,850 annually
- An indexed pension that will payout up to 70% of pre-retirement municipal earnings for life
- A competitive benefit package
- A strong learning culture – we want our people to grow and succeed
- A challenging and rewarding career in the service of our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- A diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace
- A fun, vibrant and supportive team
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by May 10, 2024 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 24-067e.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Master’s degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more
Rate: $90,822.00 to $106,850.00 Year
