Privacy Advisor

Come work as a Privacy Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the General Legal Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer the Privacy Advisor plays a key role in assisting Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) departments and staff with privacy compliance. Within the VCH Information Privacy Office (IPO) the Privacy Advisor acts as the primary liaison to clinical and business areas to provide support and guidance to leadership and staff on proper privacy practices. The Privacy Advisor acts as the primary point of contact for general privacy inquiries. Working in consultation with the Chief Privacy Officer the Privacy Advisor develops privacy education and awareness programs to promote a privacy conscious culture within the organization. The Privacy Advisor leads in the investigation of actual and potential privacy breaches. The position also provides support for the completion of privacy impact assessments and the development of privacy-related policies.

As a Privacy Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Lead in the development and implementation of the IPOs privacy education and awareness programs including conducting presentations to staff at various VCH sites and developing online learning modules.
• Act as the communication lead for the IPO including developing notices guidelines brochures and maintaining the IPO intranet site.
• Keep track of external and internal privacy trends and communicates relevant information to members of the IPO.
• Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of VCHs policies forms procedures and practices in respect of privacy and confidentiality in order to advise VCH staff on proper privacy practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for general privacy inquiries and respond or assign responsibility for responding to the appropriate IPO staff.
• Lead in the investigation and resolution of actual and potential privacy breaches.
• Lead in the communication implementation and enforcement of IPO policies and standards.
• Work with the Privacy Analyst to support the IPOs Privacy Audit Program.
• Assist VCH departments and staff in the completion of privacy impact assessments.
• Assist in the development of privacy-related policies.
• Assist with other IPO projects and initiatives as necessary.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Health Information Science or related program and five (5) or more years of experience in health information management or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of privacy principles and their application to access and use of health information.
• Demonstrated ability to develop implement and deliver education and training programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills.
• Strong understanding of privacy principles and need-to-know access to health information.
• Knowledge of applicable BC privacy and health-related legislation.
• Understands how to create effective and efficient processes and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of computer information systems databases and electronic information management.
• Effectively engages and manages stakeholders using tact and diplomacy.
• Change agent for the introduction and implementation of innovative and creative ideas tools templates and processes.
• Effectively builds consensus among groups.
• Safe handling of confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments and schedule activities.
• Skilled computer literacy with word processing spreadsheet graphics and database programs such as MS Word PowerPoint Excel and database management functions.
  
  

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.