Opportunities: Director, Information, Access and Privacy (45986)
Opportunities: Director, Information, Access and Privacy (45986)
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Job Description
Competition # :45986
Department:Service Nova Scotia
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion Non Union NSPG
Closing Date:23May25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At Service Nova Scotia we impact every citizen business and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotias vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted accessible modern programs and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live work and do business. To learn more about our Department please click here:Department of Service Nova Scotia Government of Nova Scotia
The Information Access and Privacy (IAP) Services team is an integrated unit that provides access and privacy services to government departments. Our vision is a trusted voice to drive access by default and privacy by design. We promote a culture where the public is informed privacy is protected and government is accountable. Our team provides expert advice and professional guidance in this role specificallyon access to information andprivacy matters. We promote corporate accountability through leadership expertise and advice on legislation policy standards and best practices regarding information access and privacy to our clients.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate and IAP Services the Director Information Access and Privacy (IAP) is responsible for the strategic oversight and delivery of a comprehensive crossdepartmentalAccess to Information and Privacy Programfor government. This role provides specialized expertise guidance and riskbased analysis related to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act the Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA) the Privacy Review Officer (PRO) Act and other relevant legislation. The Director leads the development implementation and continuous improvement of access and privacy initiatives to ensure compliance and alignment with legislative regulatory and policy frameworks.
Primary Accountabilities
- Leads the design implementation administration operationalization and modernization of governmentwide access to information and privacy programs.
Provides strategic leadership in addressing sensitive and complex issues including responses to privacy breachesreleases of information through FOIPOP requests andproactive disclosures andresponses torecommendations from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC).
- Drives the development of access and privacy programs within a complex legal and policy environment. This includes designing and delivering corporate training programs on access and privacy and reviewing and providing expert advice on proposed legislation that affects the collection use and disclosure of governmentheld information.
- Directs the implementation of access and privacy initiatives and makes strategic decisions on resource allocation in a rapidly evolving legal and policy landscape. Leads annual prioritysetting for short and longterm initiatives and ensures timely execution of projects.
- Fosters a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility across departments agencies and jurisdictions. Builds effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including advising senior officials and management on access and privacy matters.
- Cultivates strategic partnerships at provincial federal and municipal levels to support collaborative privacy and access initiatives.
- Oversees the planning and management of human and financial resources within the unit. This includes setting clear performance expectations promoting a respectful inclusive and healthy work environment supporting staff development and ensuring adherence to corporate HR practices.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity you hold a bachelors degree in addition to substantialprogressive leadership roles in a policy and legislationdriven environment particularly in the field of access and are an excellent relationship builder a progressive leader and an innovative selfstarter. As a skilled communicator you possess excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing you to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders including Senior Officials the Privacy Commissioner and OIPC staff the media legal counsel and the Executive Council. Your broad privacyrelated expertise will allow you to provide sound advice to Senior Executive Leadership.
Your advanced knowledgeofaccess andprivacy principles trends and legislation will allow you to positively influence departmental activities and government priorities. In addition you are a highly organized individual who is focused on continuously improving quality transparencyandaccountabilityand you have a solutionfocused approach. You are responsive and able to prioritize your work to ensure departmental strategic goals are met.
You have demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills which allow you to develop practical recommendations and to make sound decisions in a regulatory environment that is continuously evolving and dynamic. The decisions you will make will be broad in scope and depth. The ability to evaluate complex issues is alsoanessential skill for this role. Further you have indepth knowledge of technology concepts and processesthatimpact governments use of information.
Your indepth knowledgeofrelevantlegislation will allow you to provide specialized expertise guidance and riskbased analysis related to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act the Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA) the Privacy Review Officer (PRO) Act and other relevant legislation. You apply this knowledge to a complex and broadly connected regulatory environment and will work to contribute to the overall strength of the governments access and privacy framework. Your leadership role will have an important role in ensuring public and stakeholder confidence in the ability of the government to responsibly manage information while maintaining the appropriate balance of confidentiality and the protection of privacy.
You demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities while respecting corporate human resources practices managing budgets promoting diversity and inclusion promoting teamwork and individual development and maintaining internal communication.
A masters or professional degree would be viewed as an asset.
LEADS
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self Engage Others Achieve Results Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation. Please followLEADS ()for more information.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and LongTerm Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here:Benefitsfor government employees.
Working Conditions
- The majority of your work is completed in a comfortable office setting in Halifax.
- You will have daily contact with various internal and external stakeholders.
- The scope of this role requires strong leadership abilities as well as excellent organizational skills.
Additional Information
This is a permanent position based in Halifax Nova Scotia.
What We Offer
Career Development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forwardthinking policies and strategies
Countless career paths
A dynamic clientfocused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Pay Grade: EC 14
Salary Range: $4550.68 $5688.35BiWeekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to selfidentify on your electronic application.We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please let us know.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
