Health Information Act (HIA) Policy Advisor

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is seeking a Health Information Act (HIA) Policy Advisor to play a central role in shaping health information policy across Alberta’s health system. This position will support legislative interpretation, policy development, stakeholder engagement, breach reporting, and cross-ministry initiatives that rely on the effective and secure use of health information. The work directly supports the Senior Manager, Health Information Act (HIA) Policy, and contributes to the ongoing development of Alberta Netcare, provincial health information governance, and alignment with provincial and federal legislation. The Health Information Act (HIA) Policy Advisor plays a key role in supporting the development, interpretation, and application of health information policy. Working under the general guidance of the Senior Manager, Health Information Act (HIA) Policy, this position contributes to the effective administration of the Health Information Act by providing research, analysis, and expert policy advice to internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across the health sector.

Requirements

University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent.
Strong understanding of information access and privacy legislation, including Health Information Act (HIA).
Experience in policy research, analysis, interpretation, and development.
Effective leadership and facilitation skills, including the ability to coordinate work groups and present information using various mediums.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required to assess your writing skills.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in Information Access and Protection of Privacy.
Experience working within the health system or on health-related policy files.
Experience contributing to legislative-level policy development.
Experience with related privacy legislation including Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

Responsibilities

Interpret the Health Information Act (HIA) and develop policy options, amendments, and guidance materials.
Conduct background research and engage custodians, health service providers, and stakeholders to support policy development for Alberta Netcare.
Prepare correspondence, reports, recommendations, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
Identify and evaluate complex policy issues affecting the public, stakeholders, and government departments.
Review Alberta health legislation and regulations for alignment with the Health Information Act (HIA) and recommend modifications.
Assess provincial and federal legislation for impacts on Alberta’s health information initiatives.
Serve as a primary contact for the Health Information Act (HIA) Help Desk, responding to inquiries from custodians, affiliates, stakeholders, and the public.
Maintain the Health Information Act (HIA) Help Desk database and produce required reports.
Provide policy advice to ensure compliance with the Health Information Act (HIA) across a broad range of health and related legislation.
Maintain awareness of Alberta Netcare, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) Orders, Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Access to Information Act (ATIA) and federal privacy legislation as they relate to health information policy.
Support the development of Health Information Act (HIA) training and guidance materials.
Support working groups such as the Health Information and Data Governance Committee.
Maintain terms of reference, membership lists, and SharePoint sites.
Prepare agendas, background documents, presentations, and meeting documentation.
Identify and resolve policy issues arising from committee activities.
Support cross-government initiatives impacted by the HIA, such as information sharing initiative and Open Government/Open Data.
Identify cross-government issues and develop policy options, including legislative amendments, new policy documents, or training materials.
Participate in working groups on initiatives with significant policy implications (e.g., identity management).
Prepare correspondence for the Deputy Minister and Minister as required.