Senior Access to Information and Privacy Officer (Temporary Opportunity)

Overview

We are seeking a temporary Senior Access to Information and Privacy Officer to join our team. In this key role, you will ensure that WorkSafeBC meets its obligations under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) by providing legal expertise and strategic oversight for access to information and privacy matters.

Reporting to the Manager, Access to Information and Privacy, your work will involve analyzing and responding to complex freedom of information requests, managing high-risk privacy complaints and breaches, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, ministerial directives, and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC). Additionally, you will provide guidance to senior executives, represent WorkSafeBC in hearings before the OIPC, and collaborate with executives, directors, and internal departments to develop and implement best practices in privacy management and access to information. Your responsibilities will include conducting privacy impact assessments, preparing legal submissions, and delivering in-house training programs to enhance awareness and compliance across the organization.

If you are an experienced legal professional with a deep understanding of privacy law, regulatory compliance, and risk management, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and high-profile area.

This is a temporary opportunity with an expected end date in May 2027.

Where you’ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

What you'll do

As a Senior Access to Information and Privacy Officer, you will:

• Conduct legal analysis to identify privacy risks, recommend mitigation measures and complete privacy impact assessments.
• Advise WorkSafeBC staff on the interpretation and application of FIPPA.
• Represent WorkSafeBC before the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner by conducting mediations and hearings.
• Investigate and respond to privacy complaints and privacy breaches.
• Respond to complex access to information requests, including analyzing records to identify exceptions to disclosure.
• Develop and deliver in-house training programs related to FIPPA.

Is this a good fit for you?

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Independently set priorities and follow up with relevant parties to meet strict deadlines, while managing a large workload.
• Give clear direction, instruction, and guidance while working with a variety of groups and individuals.
• Write strong decisions by interpreting applicable law and policy. Mediate and negotiate resolutions to access information and/or privacy issues.
• Prepare and present complex information and communicate in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Your background and experience

• Law degree plus a minimum of 5 years of recent related work experience .
• A current practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP certification) or equivalent would be an asset.
• Communication, negotiation, legal writing, legal research, and statutory interpretation skills are essential. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Important to know

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

• Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• 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:

• Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation

Learn more: Find out what we offer

Salary: $119,090.50 - $144,694.96/annually

Want to apply?

• In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter.
• 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.