Director of Privacy, Records and Information Management, and Third-Party Liability

Department of Health

Open Competition

Fredericton

(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

*Revised*

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Corporate Support and Infrastructure Branch as the Director of Privacy, Records and Information Management, and Third-Party Liability, in Fredericton.

As Director, you will:

• Be responsible for the application and interpretation of the Personal Health Information Protection and Access Act;
• Conduct strategic/risk analysis and provide expert advice and consultation to Department of Health staff including senior management on privacy laws, regulations and standards;
• Identify, oversee, and direct the delivery of Privacy and Records & Information Management related training, education and awareness activities;
• Develop and implement monitoring and auditing frameworks to ensure organizational compliance to established Privacy and Records & Information Management policies and procedures;
• Review, recommend, and implement corporate Privacy and Records & Information Management policies, procedures and practices in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and standards;
• Establish and oversee Privacy and Records & Information Management complaint, inquiry and compliance protocols for the Department of Health;
• Oversee Class Actions, Third-Party Liability, and Tobacco Litigation management, conducting analysis and providing advice to the department in collaboration with legal counsels;
• Lead and facilitate collaboration between key stakeholders and health partners;
• Advise on privacy statements, data sharing agreements and other agreements or policies where Privacy and Records & Information Management is a factor;
• Oversee and report on privacy breaches. Identify and achieve priority objectives, organize work independently, fulfil assigned tasks and meet critical deadlines;
• Identify and achieve priority objectives, organize work independently, fulfil assigned tasks and meet critical deadlines.

Who you are:

• You are at your best when you are challenged and thrive on getting results.
• You are professional with a high degree of integrity and accountability, exercising discretion, diplomacy and tact.
• You are comfortable and effective working with executives, external stakeholders, clients and all levels of the organization.
• You are a creative problem solver and have the ability to manage multiple files at once.
• You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, ability to prioritize deliverables and management of multiple initiatives at one time.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of related experience to include two (2) years of experience managing staff.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that your preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Knowledge of records management
• Completion of/or working towards a recognized privacy certification
• Management/supervisory experience
• Experience in the health sector

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Operational Requirements: The following operational requirements are also required:

• Travel within the province may be required.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Developing Others
• Organizational Commitment
• Results Orientation
• Team Leadership
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Strategic Thinking

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures
• Project management
• Planning and Organization Skills
• Written Communication

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $88,712 to $107,328 per annum (Pay Band 7)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by June 17, 2024 indicating competition number 35-24-0009.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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