Privacy Officer

Rocky View County•Rocky View County, AB

18h•CA$118,278•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky View County values its employees and provides a welcoming and stable work environment where positive energy, creativity, and a service mindset are encouraged. We seek individuals who enjoy making a difference and contributing meaningfully to a vibrant community. Our valued and diverse team of 500+ employees are provided with the same concern, respect, and caring attitude as the 45,000 people who call Rocky View County home. At Rocky View County we value employee work/life balance. Staff are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while being supported with paid training, a competitive salary, benefits after 30 days, 27 paid days off in their first year, plus general holidays, a pension plan, paid sick time, and a hybrid work environment for eligible positions. This role serves as the organization’s designated Privacy Officer and subject matter expert, providing authoritative advice on legislative requirements, managing regulatory relationships, and overseeing privacy risk, compliance, and governance frameworks. The Privacy Officer also provides leadership to the Access & Privacy Coordinator and supports the effective administration of access to information requests and privacy processes.

Requirements

Completion of a degree in law, business, public administration, information management, public policy or a related field
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible and diversified experience in access to information, privacy, information governance, legal, regulatory or compliance.
Strong understanding of Alberta and federal privacy legislation such as ATIA and POPA
Hands-on experience managing access to information requests supporting or leading PIAs and advising on disclosure decisions
Demonstrated ability to translate legal and privacy requirements into operational practice
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and attention to detail
Excellent writing editing and document management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with contract management or privacy compliance tools
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate within cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience responding to privacy incidents or breaches and liaising with regulatory bodies including the OIPC of Alberta is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and administer the County’s access to information request process, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, timelines, and internal procedures are met
Provide direction on complex access requests, including the application of exceptions and exemptions to disclosure
Monitor, track and report on access to information compliance metrics and obligations
Develop proactive and routine disclosure of information processes and partner with departments on implementation
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the County’s privacy management framework
Coordinate and support the development and implementation of privacy controls governing the collection, use, disclosure, accuracy, retention, and safeguarding of personal information, in collaboration with departments and relevant subject matter experts
Lead and facilitate the development, review, and ongoing maintenance of Privacy Impact Assessments based on legislative requirements
Provide organizational guidance and oversight to support the consistent application of privacy requirements across the organization in alignment with other applicable legislation, policy, and information governance practices
Monitor privacy risks and recommend mitigation strategies and control improvements
Maintain program documentation and records to support accountability, auditability, and continuous improvement
Lead the development and maintenance of governance mechanisms, including privacy policies, procedures, delegation instruments, and the Directory of Personal Information Banks
Coordinate compliance monitoring activities and follow-up with responsible departments on identified gaps, issues, and improvement opportunities
Lead the assessment and response process for privacy incidents and potential breaches, including investigation, documentation, mitigation, and remediation activities, in collaboration with affected departments and subject matter experts
Assess regulatory notification requirements and coordinate communications with affected individuals, internal stakeholders, and oversight bodies
Track incident trends and recommend preventative improvements
Act as the organization’s designated Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with applicable Alberta privacy and access to information legislation
Serve as the primary liaison with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
Coordinate and manage inquiries, investigations, mediations, audits, and related regulatory processes
Prepare summaries, reports, and recommendations for manager and senior leadership on regulatory matters, privacy risks, and compliance issues
Interpret legislation and regulatory guidance and provide authoritative advice on privacy, access, and disclosure obligations, including contractual privacy considerations and best practices
Design, coordinate and deliver privacy and access to information training and awareness initiatives across the organization
Promote a culture of privacy, accountability, and information stewardship
Support the integration of privacy considerations into business initiatives, partnerships, research and data-sharing activities
Provide leadership, direction, consultation and strategic advice to Access & Privacy Coordinator, including support on complex, sensitive or escalated access and privacy matters
Establish and maintain processes, standards, and quality controls for access and privacy activities
Escalate significant risks, issues or compliance concerns to senior leadership as required
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.