Support enterprise-wide compliance and operational alignment with Manitoba’s FIPPA and PHIA within a Crown corporation environment
Provide access and privacy advisory services across business units
Coordinate, prepare and respond to requests, forms and Requests for Access under FIPPA and PHIA
Coordinate the assembly and review of records and documentation for formal responses
Determine accessibility, statutory exemptions, severing and potential transfer of records
Document exemptions, monitor response progress and provide formal responses within legislated time frames
Arrange response extensions and prepare cost estimates as required
Communicate with applicants and affected third parties regarding inquiries, timing and follow-up
Receive, investigate, track and respond to refusal‑of‑access and privacy complaints lodged with the Manitoba Ombudsman
Implement remedial action recommended by the Ombudsman
Prepare quarterly and annual reports on request volumes, metrics and trends
Investigate privacy breaches and recommend immediate and long‑term corrective measures
Develop, maintain and provide privacy training
Coordinate privacy impact assessments and ongoing privacy compliance monitoring
Draft access and privacy policies and procedures
Work with Information & Technology on information handling and privacy practices
Collaborate with legal counsel, management, departments and committees on consent forms, privacy notices and statutory compliance
Assist with Memoranda of Understanding and monitor third‑party privacy arrangements
Work with Human Resources and business units to ensure consistent privacy compliance and sanctions
Monitor changes to legislation, regulations and relevant court and tribunal decisions
Advise divisions and departments on access to information and personal privacy




Requirements Post‑secondary degree in social sciences, public or business administration or another relevant discipline
Five years of related experience working with access and privacy issues
Related education, training and experience may be considered
Knowledge and understanding of FIPPA and PHIA, and to a lesser extent, the access and privacy provisions of The Mental Health Act
Strong judgment, diplomacy and political acumen regarding sensitive inquiries
Understanding of internationally recognized principles and standards for fair information handling
Organizational, facilitation and presentation skills
Knowledge and understanding of the records management provisions of The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act, The Drivers and Vehicles Act, and The Highway Traffic Act
General familiarity with The Archives and Recordkeeping Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in access and privacy compliance, particularly with FIPPA and PHIA, while effectively coordinating responses and training across business units. Strong ability to analyze and implement privacy policies, monitor compliance, and manage sensitive inquiries.
Highest‑signal resume keywords FIPPA Compliance
PHIA Compliance
Access and Privacy Advisory Services
Privacy Training Development
Records Management Knowledge
Hard Skills Access and Privacy Policy Drafting
Privacy Impact Assessment Coordination
Statutory Exemption Determination
Privacy Breach Investigation
Formal Response Preparation
Soft Skills Robust Judgment
Diplomacy
Political Acumen
Organizational Skills
Facilitation Skills
Industry Keywords Manitoba Ombudsman
The Mental Health Act
The Archives and Recordkeeping Act
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act

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📌 Access and Privacy Specialist (Manitoba)
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