Access to Information & Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Specialist

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Job Title:

Access to Information & Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Specialist

Job Type:

Permanent / Full time

Job Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Access to Information & Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Specialist
Edmonton, Alberta

Permanent, Full-Time Position

People are at the heart of everything we do

If you value service, care, excellence, trust and fairness, you’ll fit right in. You'll play an important role in making a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first. We work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, WCB-Alberta provides protection for over two million workers and nearly 200,000 Alberta employers. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

Are you passionate about freedom of information and protection of privacy? Join our team as an ATIPP Specialist and play a key role in supporting the rights of individuals to access information held by WCB and support the protection of privacy in compliance with applicable access to information and privacy legislation. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, you’ll be an integral part of the ATIPP Team, delivering services to support the office and compliance with legislation effectively and efficiently.

Your responsibilities:

• Process requests received in accordance with the Access to Information Act and the Protection of Privacy Act.

• Provide advice and recommendations and make decisions on access to information and privacy matters based on knowledge of legislation, OIPC orders, case law, policy, and best practices.

• Develop policies, procedures, and educational modules.

• Review privacy intake questionnaires to determine whether a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is required.

• Review, contribute to, or develop Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for projects, systems, and initiatives, and participate in project meetings as needed.

• Review research proposals involving personal information and provide feedback and recommendations to protect privacy.

• Update the Personal Information Banks (PIBs) directory as needed.

• Develop and maintain reports and metrics to monitor and communicate ATIPP Office activities, performance, and workload.

• Conduct or support investigations into privacy incidents, breaches, and complaints, including root cause analysis and the identification and implementation of corrective and remedial actions.

• Coordinate and prepare responses, or assist in preparing responses, to reviews, investigations, and inquiries conducted by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC).

• Perform other related duties as required.

Your experience and skills:

• Professional privacy certification (e.g. IAPP from the University of Alberta, CIPP/C) or equivalent demonstrated experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• In-depth knowledge of Alberta's ATIA, POPA, FOIP and related regulations.

• Experience in processing ATIA and POPA requests.

• Ability to respect and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of individuals and the information accessed while performing the duties of the role.

• Experience assisting with the development and maintenance of a privacy management program, including the creation of policies, procedures, tools, and other supporting documentation, is considered an asset.

• Experience developing and delivering privacy training and awareness programs, including the creation of supporting materials and resources.

• Knowledge of records management principles is an asset.

• Experience in writing and/or reviewing PIAs is an asset.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work efficiently and carefully with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, make decisions on sensitive or time-sensitive issues, and demonstrate sound judgement.

• Skilled in working effectively with clients and partners and building trusted relationships.

• Strong organizational, time management and adaptability skills to manage changing priorities.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and other electronic applications and systems, with an aptitude for learning new software as required.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities (combination of work from physical office and primary home residence) that foster a healthy work-life balance. Take the next great step in your career and help us change lives. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook

Salary:  $85,182 to $100,174 per annum (Salary Grade 11)

Successful candidates must reside in Alberta and be able to work in person from our Edmonton downtown office as required. Final candidates are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability.  Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Closing Date:  September 17, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for pre-interview video, and/or  interview will be contacted.