Manager, Privacy and Security

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Privacy and Security 
Job Requisition ID: 65359
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 27, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: ​$3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84.609 - $113,859/year)
 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. This includes key systems such as Alberta Netcare, the provincial Electronic Health Record, and MiHealth Records, an online tool that allows Albertans to view their own electronic health records. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link: https://www.alberta.ca/health.aspx.

Role Responsibilities

Are you interested in protecting the health and personal information of Albertans?

Join our team as the Privacy and Security Manager, where you will lead transformative initiatives to protect the privacy and security of vital health information. Under the guidance of the Director, Health System Cybersecurity and Privacy Operations, you will manage and elevate Alberta Health’s privacy and security programs, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance for the health of Albertans.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and recommending privacy and security guidance and providing services to the department regarding the privacy and security requirements of the Health Information Act (HIA), the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), and adherence to the Department's Information and Security Management Directives. 
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of the Privacy Impact Assessment and Security Assessment process for the department; and monitoring departmental compliance with the privacy provisions of the HIA and FOIP. 
• Serving as the go-to expert on privacy and security expertise as required to support Information Management initiatives. 
• Collaborating with the HIA Policy Unit to ensure the requirements of the HIA and other pertinent legislation are appropriately managed.  
• Partnering with both internal stakeholders within the Department and external stakeholders across the health sector to ensure privacy and security objectives are met

​​​​​​Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

Our ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates the following competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving - Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues and use wide range of techniques to break down problems
   
• Systems Thinking - Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
   
• Drive for Results - Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principle. Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.

Qualifications

University degree in Information Systems Security Management, Information Technology, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience is required.

Equivalency: 
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

The following knowledge, skills and experiences are considered assets:

• Experience in security strategies and/or privacy operations.
• Practical knowledge and/or experience working within the health system.
• Experienced leading and maintaining teams with broad organizational roles, responsibility, and skillsets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience briefing up  to senior leadership.
• Skilled in fostering relationships, understanding challenges, and proposing effective solutions.
• Completed Certifications: Certificate in Information Access and Protection of Privacy (IAPP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This competition will be used to staff one (1) full-time permanent position. 

Hours of Work
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday
 
Location
ATB Place North, Edmonton, Alberta. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

Other information: 

• This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 
• Top candidates will undergo security screening

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Abhishek Sharma at Abhishek.Z.Sharma@gov.ab.ca.