BAND 3 - Senior Investigator, Emerging Technologies at BC Public Service

Posting Title

BAND 3 - Senior Investigator, Emerging Technologies

Position Classification

Band 3

Union

N/A

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$101,009.57 (+5% upon successful completion of probation)

Close Date

7/23/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Office of Info & Priv Comm

Ministry Branch / Division

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

Job Summary

* Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on this BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications must be made via the following directions below.*

The OIPC provides independent oversight and enforcement of BC’s access and privacy laws under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Personal InformationProtection Act (PIPA). The newly established Emerging Information and Privacy Technologies team advances the Office’s regulatory framework, workflows, and understanding of emerging technologies so that the office can quickly respond to projects, legislation, and complaints about emerging information and privacy technologies (e.g. automated decision-making tools, surveillance technologies, biometrics).

The Senior Investigator, Emerging Technologies leads technical investigations and audits with considerable independence, based on their extensive knowledge of technology audit and review practices. The position researches and evaluates architectural designs, security controls, and risk management practices to identify their existing and potential effects on data access, security and privacy. The Senior Investigator, Emerging Technologies will also work closely with policy and legal experts to draft clear and concise deliverables (e.g. briefing notes and high-profile public reports) and assess artificial intelligence systems and governance processes. Beyond these core activities, the Senior Investigator, Emerging Technologies provides expert technical advice and guidance within the OIPC, including to Investigators, Auditors, and Case Review Officers who handle complex files related to data breaches.

We are striving to build a diverse team to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black or racialized persons, women, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and/or people with disabilities.

This posting is for one permanent, full-time position. An eligibility list for similar temporary or permanent future opportunities may be established. Temporary positions may become full or part-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership. This position is currently based in our office located in Victoria, BC with the potential for telework options available.

Financial assistance may be offered as part of the total compensation package for successful candidate(s) that must relocate to Victoria. Relocation allowances will be in accordance with the information here.

How to Apply

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and position requirements listed on the careers section of our website at: http://www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers.aspx

Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.

NOTE: To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.

If you have questions related to the competition process, please contact the HR team at ***email_hidden***, quoting competition number 124510 in the subject line.

Competition Number: 124510

Closing date: 12:00 pm (noon) PT, Thursday, July 23, 2026

Job Category

Leadership and Management