Information And Privacy Analyst

The District of Saanich is one of the largest municipalities in British Columbia and is committed to providing high-quality services to a diverse and growing community. With a focus on transparency, accountability and service excellence, we support our residents and internal stakeholders through responsible governance and effective information management practices. The Legislative and Protective Services Department is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Information and Privacy Analyst to join the Records and Information Services Division. This role is well suited to a collaborative professional who thrives in a legislative environment and demonstrates sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information. Reporting to the Records and Information Services Manager / Privacy Officer, the Information and Privacy Analyst is responsible for managing the end-to-end processing of access to information requests in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Responsibilities include consulting with applicants, identifying and retrieving responsive records, preparing records for disclosure, applying legislative exceptions, and ensuring compliance with legislated timelines. The role also supports privacy compliance by developing and administering policies and procedures, advising staff and the public on FIPPA, responding to complaints and investigations with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), and delivering training and guidance across the organization.