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Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Specialist

Halifax Water - 6 Jobs
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS
Job Details:
In-person
$62,233 - $77,792 / year
Full-time
Experienced

Halifax Water is hiring for the job of Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Specialist. This regular opportunity, in the Administration Department - Legal, has full time hours.

This job is a non-unionized job. The salary range for this position is $62,233 - $77,792 annually. Halifax Water invests in its employees by providing incentive programs, opportunities for advancement, and an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Employee wellness program
  • Professional development opportunities

The job description and other benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels.
  • We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community.
  • We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Apply with a cover letter and resume by 4:30 pm on May 17, 2022.

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If offered the job:

  • You will need to successfully pass a background check.
  • You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract and a satisfactory drug and alcohol test.
Responsibilities

As a FOIPOP Specialist, you will:

  • Assist General Counsel in providing leadership of access and privacy matters related to the FOIPOP Act, the Personal Information & International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA), and any other relevant access and privacy legislation and regulations.
  • Coordinate and administer programs and practices that ensures compliance with Part XX of the Municipal Government Act.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely responses to requests for information.
  • Coordinate and develop privacy impact assessments.
  • Provide expert advice, research, and analysis on the privacy impact assessment process, and other privacy issues.
Qualifications

To do this job, you need:

  • Post-Secondary degree in information management, records management, public administration, business administration, IT, law, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of five years related experience in a policy, legislative, and/or regulatory environment.
  • Experience in an access and privacy office with the management of an access and privacy program, including experience with:
    • Interpreting legislation and regulation.
    • Investigation, research, analysis, and policy writing.
    • International privacy standards and principles.
    • Conducting privacy analysis and utilizing risk assessment tools, methodologies, policies, and procedures to manage personal information effectively
  • Utmost confidentiality, judgement, and discretion
  • Effective planning, facilitating, consulting, and negotiating skills
Competition Number: HW22-28ER
Company Website: http://www.halifaxwater.ca
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About Halifax Water

About Halifax Water

As Atlantic Canada's Largest Water Utility, our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable, high-quality water services.

Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water, wastewater, and stormwater, through a 'One Team One Water' attitude, we can meet the challenges of a growing population, aging infrastructure, and increasing regulatory compliance.

Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers, stakeholders, and to Halifax Water.

As an employee, Halifax Water is proud to offer you:

  • Pension & Benefits: We invest in our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website; HalifaxWater.ca
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community.
  • Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees, including on-the-job training, tuition assistance, eLearning courses, classroom-based training, and more.

We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees' health and well-being are a top priority, and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy, safe, sustainable, and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.

As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers, our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies, from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.

To learn more about What We Do, visit Halifax Water .

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