Manager

The Manager reports to the Corporate Director of Strategic Analytics and Health Information Management and leads the Information and Privacy Department. Their key responsibilities span expert-level advice and departmental leadership. Expert-Level Advice and Services. Builds strong relationships with diverse business leaders and stakeholders. Provides privacy expertise, advising internal stakeholders, including senior and executive leadership, on regulator compliance (eg. HIA, FOIP, POPA, ATIA). Responds to access to information requests and completes privacy impact assessments. Investigates privacy breaches, interviewing complainants and employees, reporting findings, recommending resolutions, and fulfilling mandatory notification requirements. Implements a privacy education program for staff across the organization. Engages with external organizations to address information and privacy concerns. Leadership of the Information and Privacy Team. Oversees daily activities of the Information Privacy team, providing guidance and assigning work priorities. Manages processes and policies for data collection, use, storage, destruction, and disclosure, ensuring compliance with legislation. Liaises with leadership, communicates decisions, and reports regularly on team activities, risks, and issues. Represents the organization to external entities, such as the Government of Alberta, provincial health agencies, and other health service delivery privacy offices. Oversees formal inquiries, reviews, or investigations by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC). Acts as the primary contact for Covenant Health leaders in navigating complex privacy matters. Monitors risk areas, identifies improvement opportunities, and supports strategic initiatives or special projects. This position is non-unionized.

Classification: Manager
Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
Unit and Program: Information Privacy
Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 21-APR-2025
Date Available: 20-MAY-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Hourly Salary: $42.57
Maximum Hourly Salary: $63.86
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
A post-secondary degree in Legal Studies, Information Management or Business/Public Administration (equivalencies may be considered). 8- 10 years of experience in an Information Privacy or Information Security position. 3-5 years’ experience leading teams and services. In-depth knowledge of the HIA, POPA, ATIA Acts (formerly known as FOIP) and related legislation, including related regulations, policies and procedures. Awareness of current information access and privacy legislation, issues and trends. Ability to interpret and apply legislative principles and provisions including the ability to understand legal documents. In depth experience with the collection of health information, privacy breach investigation process, and related legislation, developing and completing Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and complex file management. Efficient and effective research, analysis, problem solving, organization and communication skills. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft computer systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and software packages. In depth knowledge of SharePoint.


Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience with Connect Care or experience working with large scale EMRs and EHRs spanning multiple facilities or organizations. Understanding and commitment to Covenant Health's mission and values, and knowledge of the strategic direction for Covenant Health.


Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of ongoing educational preparation in planning, policy development, information access/privacy legislation, and project management. Certified Information and Privacy Professional (CIPP/C) designation. Certified Information and Privacy Management (CIPM) designation. Canadian Information Access and Privacy Professional (CIAPP). Completion of the University of Alberta IAPP Program or similar. Formal training in project management, change management and/or leadership Read more