Access and Privacy Officer - Office of the Vice President, Administration and Finance

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking an Access and Privacy Officer who works under the direction of the Chief Access and Privacy Officer to administer requests for access to information, train others in privacy best practices, and ensure personal information is appropriately protected across University operations. The purpose of the position is to enable the University to meet its commitments in the realms of privacy and access to information

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Health and Dental
• Post Retirement Benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff
• Professional Development Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, manage and implement UPEI’s response to access to information requests and internal access related systems and processes
• Receive and evaluate access to information requests, providing advice, direction and recommendations on the application of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) to senior leaders and departmental heads
• Manage applicant communications, liaise with relevant University departments, anticipate and resolve issues related to access, respond to access requests within statutory timeframes and manage communications with the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s Office
• Analyze and apply FOIPP exemptions to responsive records and effectively communicate recommendations to senior leaders and Public Body Head
• Advise on best practices and internal policies in relation to the management of personal information to support activities and programs across campus
• Initiate, deliver and promote training and educational activities to foster campus wide access awareness and good privacy practices
• Review and provide advice to departments on new or existing initiatives and programs that collect, store, use, disclose or destroy personal information
• Develop effective working relationships within the University to support the implementation, promotion and delivery of access and privacy protocols

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as information management, public administration, social sciences, law, or post-secondary education with experience in a related field
• A recognized professional privacy certificate (i.e. CIPP/C, CIPM) would be considered an asset
• Experience applying provincial or federal access to information legislation a definite asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of privacy best practices
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules regarding access and privacy in Canada
• Demonstrated judgement, analysis and decision-making skills in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters
• The position requires considerable organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities and demonstrated, superior attention to detail
• The successful applicant honors commitments by tracking projects and meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) applications
• Knowledge of or experience in health information or IT security are not required but would be an asset