Privacy and Access Specialist (Bilingual)

FCC / FAC•Regina, SK

1d•CA$83,040 - CA$112,340•Hybrid

About The Position

Leverage your expertise in privacy legislation and access to information to support FCC’s privacy and access to information program and ensure the organization meets its legislative obligations. As a Privacy and Access Specialist, you’ll manage and respond to requests under the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act, support privacy impact assessments and assist with incident management. Your strong analytical and communication skills will help you interpret legislation, prepare formal responses and collaborate across the organization to strengthen transparency and compliance. If you’re a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and is motivated by protecting information and supporting organizational accountability, this could be the role for you.

Requirements

A degree in administration, business, information management, communication or a related field
At least four years of related experience, including experience managing the full life cycle of Access to Information requests and working with an access request management system (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Working knowledge of the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act
Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional office environment
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Intermediate proficiency in both official languages (English and French)

Nice To Haves

Experience processing Access to Information complaints and applying exemptions under the Access to Information Act
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (for example, SharePoint, OneNote, Teams) and records management practices
Privacy or access‑related certification (for example, IAPP CIPP/C, CIPM) or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

Process and respond to requests under the Privacy Act and Access to Information Act
Research, analyze, and interpret privacy and access legislation, policies, and directives
Prepare formal written responses and recommendations related to privacy and access obligations
Support privacy impact assessments and investigate certain privacy breach incidents
Maintain records and documentation to demonstrate transparency and compliance
Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance privacy awareness and program effectiveness
Prepare briefing notes and notifications for senior management for contentious requests and incidents
Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, guidance materials and training content