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

Robust 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

Strong 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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