Salary is determined based on the candidate's qualifications and market conditions for the role.
Posting period
From 10/29/2026 to 11/12/2026
Overview Areyou an experienced lawyer with expertise in privacy or administrative law?WorkSafeBC’s Legal Services division is seeking a lawyer who will beresponsible for the establishment, maintenance, and ongoing assessment of ourprivacy management program and for the day-to-day operations and management ofthe Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy department.
AsManager, Access to Information and Privacy, you’ll ensure WorkSafeBC’scompliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act(FIPPA) and the effective delivery of quality, customer-focused services to ourclients.
Thisis a temporary 9-month opportunity.
How you’ll make a difference: You’ll ensure WorkSafeBCis serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively
Where you’ll work
Weserve the workers and employers across B.C., and we do that best when we'retogether. It's how we collaborate, learn from one another, and develop ourpeople.
Thisrole combines time in our offices with flexibility for work from home
What you'll do As Manager, Access to Informationand Privacy, you will:
Provide expert policy advice to our Boardof Directors, President, and General Counsel regarding WorkSafeBC’s dutiesunder FIPPA
Provide advice and direction to executiveand all staff with respect to their duties and obligations under FIPPA
Develop and implement FIPPA compliancepolicies, privacy breach protocols, and corporate-wide training programs
Perform risk assessments with regard toWorkSafeBC’s compliance with FIPPA and its privacy management program,including privacy impact assessments and audits




Act as the main contact and liaison withthe Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) and representWorkSafeBC concerning complaints, reviews, and formal inquiries
Work with the Information Technologydepartment and, in particular, IT Security and Risk Management, to ensure thatdata collection, protection, storage, and disclosure complies with FIPPA
Lead, coach, and develop a team of directreports responsible for access-to-information and privacy services.
Consistently model theappropriate levelof organizationalbehavioursexpected of allWorkSafeBCemployees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.
Is this a good fit for you? We’re looking for someonewho can:
Clearlyand accurately prepare, present, and communicate details and complexinformation orally and in writing to a variety of internal and external clientswith varying levels of understanding
Create asupportive work environment in the department by ensuring effectivecommunication and promoting teamwork
Bring aclient-focused, service-oriented approach to providing services to clients
Interactin a confident, professional and objective manner, influence others to complywith policies and procedures, and maintain collaborative relationships withmanagement, peers, and clients
Your background and experience
A law degree in privacy law or anadministrative field or equivalent experience in access to information andprivacy law




A member of good standing with the LawSociety of BC
A minimum of five years of experience in privacyor access to information-related role
Management experience is preferred
We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Important to know
Beforewe can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
Who we are
AtWorkSafeBC, we promote secure and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. Wepartner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease,and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we providecompensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, andsafe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and263,000 registered employers in our province.
What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It’schallenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity andopportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts peopleand changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do itfor.
Ourability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety ofskills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect thediversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming,inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as theirbest, authentic self.
Asa member of our team, you’ll have access to services and advantages that help youget the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary,your total compensation package includes:
Salary: $ 157,614.47 - $191,501.58/ annually

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📌 Manager Access to Information & Privacy (British Columbia)
🏢 WorkSafeBC
📍 British Columbia