BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Technology, Information, Privacy and Security (TIPS) team delivers ministry-wide support for information security, privacy management, and workplace technology, ensuring compliance with B.C. Government policies and legislation. It plays a key role in managing technology assets, supporting incident response, and protecting ministry data. Comprised of a diverse team of analysts and led by a director, TIPS is dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.

The Role
The Ministry Privacy Officer (MPO) leads the development and enforcement of the ministry’s privacy policies, ensuring alignment with relevant standards and legislation. This role oversees privacy infrastructure, manages projects to enhance compliance, and maintains strong connections with central agencies and client organizations. By promoting best practices and fostering key relationships, the MPO plays a vital role in protecting citizen data and supporting ministry programs.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology (IT) and/or Information Management (IM). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in each of the following:
  • Administering the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
  • Developing enterprise privacy policy frameworks, and/or involved in day-to-day decision making in the context of privacy legislation/regulations (e.g. FOIPPA).
  • Relating business requirements to privacy regulations.
  • Identifying and evaluating privacy risks from a business and technological standpoint.
  • Managing confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Recent experience (within 12 months) conducting Privacy Impact Assessments.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Recent experience (within 12 months) with the reporting and management of privacy incidents.
• Certification thru the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), or equivalent (as per below):
  • CIPT – Certified Information Privacy Technologist
  • CIPP/C – Certified Information Privacy Professional / Canada
  • CIPM – Certified Information Privacy Manager

For questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle.Gilbertson@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
There is currently 1 permanent position available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
The position headquarters will be Victoria or Vancouver. 
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial short-listing purposes. Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. 

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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