Department: Board & Information ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P2 ($96, $113,884.36 annually wage rates)Our Board & Information Services Department is seeking a Legislative Services Advisor, FOIPP who will play a leading role in developing and managing the freedom of information and privacy management program. As an Advisor, you would be responsible for processing freedom of information requests, providing advice on organizational privacy matters, investigating privacy breaches, and conducting privacy impact assessments.You are:Professional, confident, and objective in interacting with a wide variety of clients and partners.Able to work and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and managers.Able to work under pressure and exercise tact and persuasiveness in dealing with contentious matters.Able to exercise sound judgement while managing tasks in a fast-paced environment.Detail-oriented and able to handle confidential and sensitive information.Organized, a explicit communicator, and self-directed.The Legislative Services Advisor, FOIPP reports to the Division Manager, Information Governance & Access.This role:Manages the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy program for Metro Vancouver. Interprets FOI requests received from applicants and assigns them to appropriate departments. Liaises with a wide range of FOI applicants on issues related to requests, fees and any other questions or concerns they may have.



Analyses records provided by departments in response to the FOI requests; applies redactions in accordance with FOIPPA legislation and relevant rulings and defends and upholds the application of the legislation when challenged by senior staff or the applicant. Deals with appeals of any decisions and represents Metro Vancouver before the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.Investigates organizational privacy breaches and makes recommendations on corrective measures to prevent future breaches. Leads the investigation of privacy complaints received from employees or the public and liaises with the OIPC.Conducts Privacy Impact Assessments with business leads, IT staff and cybersecurity professionals. Interprets the legislation related to privacy matters and provides expert advice and direction to staff on privacy matters involving Metro Vancouver.Advises and guides project leaders through Privacy Impact Assessments and makes recommendations on each project, program, or activity under review to ensure that personal information will be administered in compliance with privacy obligations and practices. Develops, maintains and reviews internal processes relating to the completion and documentation of Privacy Impact Assessments.Develops and manages Metro Vancouver's privacy management program including the development and maintenance of a supporting policy framework; investigation of privacy breaches; developing and maintenance of the personal information

📌 Legislative Services Advisor, Foipp - C$96,000 - C$113,884 A Year (Burnaby)
🏢 Metro Vancouver
📍 Burnaby