2026-232 Director of Health Records & Privacy Office
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
Moose Factory, ON
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$61.55 - $73.60 / hour
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Title: Director of Health Records & Privacy OfficeDivision: Information Management Affiliation: Non-unionizedLocation: Moose Factory, ONReports to: Chief Information & Digital OfficerStatus: Permanent Full-Time The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of Director of Health Records & Privacy Office. Who We AreA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
Why Choose Us
Salary: $120,022.50 - $143,520.00 Competition #: 2026-232 This job posting is for a new vacancy. Deadline: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 @ 12 noon. As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
What We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
- Expert knowledge of PHIPA and Ontario healthcare privacy requirements
- Strong understanding of health information systems, data governance, medical records, and reporting obligations
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices in healthcare
- Ability to interpret legislation and apply it in complex healthcare environments
- Strong leadership, advisory, and relationship-management skills
- Acts as the organization’s designated Privacy Office in accordance with PHIPA
- Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive privacy management program
- Provides strategic oversight of health information management functions including:
- Ensures accuracy, integrity, accessibility, and security of health information
- Establishes and maintains an enterprise information governance framework
- ·Oversees records retention, destruction and archival practices
- Serves as a leader contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making
- Provides expert advice to the CIO, and Senior Leadership Team on privacy, information risk, and compliance
- Provides leadership and direction to staff within the Health Information and Privacy Portfolio
- Oversees operational planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
- Bachelor of Health Administration or related field required
- Certified CHIMA Professional preferred or willingly to obtain
- Privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/C) preferred
- Minimum of 5-7- years of progressive leadership experience in health information management, privacy or information governance
- Demonstrated experience managing privacy compliance, breach response, and regulatory requirements
- Valid G Drivers License
- Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
- Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
- Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
- Relocation paid by the organization
- Housing provided by the organization
- Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
- Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
- Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $120,022.50 - $143,520.00 Competition #: 2026-232 This job posting is for a new vacancy. Deadline: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 @ 12 noon. As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
