Privacy Officer, Legal Services

IWK Health

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $39.2,931 - $49.1,163 ph; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Privacy program development and leadership
Compliance with privacy legislation
Privacy breach investigation and follow-up
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region

Job Summary

  • IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.
  • The Privacy Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and leading the IWK’s privacy program alongside other Privacy Office team members, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation, policies, and best practices.
  • IWK Health promotes an anti-racist environment and welcomes applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to support workforce diversity.

Matching Summary

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

Salary

Base: $39.2931 - $49.1163 /hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Enhanced benefits and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Privacy program development and leadership
  • Compliance with privacy legislation
  • Privacy breach investigation and follow-up
  • Privacy education and training delivery
  • Privacy risk strategy and framework
  • Consultation and advice on privacy matters

Nice-to-have

  • Project management and implementation
  • Policy development and analysis
  • Adult education experience
  • Working knowledge of patient information systems
  • Competencies in other languages
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Strong customer service skills

Key Requirements

  • University graduate or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years privacy professional experience
  • Privacy or security designation (IAPP, CISA, CISSP, MCSA) is asset
  • Project Management Certification is asset
  • Experience in healthcare setting is asset
  • Understanding of PHIA and FOIPOP legislation

Work Rights

Not specified

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