Access and Privacy Coordinator

Access and Privacy Coordinator

Corporate Services, Clerks

Status: (1) Contract Full Time position - up to 13 months

Hiring Range: $75,696- $85,159 plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Are you passionate about privacy, information management, and making a meaningful impact? Were seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join the Clerks Division in supporting the Region of Peel's Privacy and Access to Information Program. As a key member of our team, youll play a pivotal role in ensuring transparency, compliance, and the protection of personal information across the region.

What Youll Do:

• Collaborate & Coordinate: Work closely with internal departments to identify and transfer responsive documents for access requests.
• Consult & Clarify: Engage with requesters to clarify access requests and ensure accurate, timely responses.
• Manage Complex Requests: Identify and negotiate the scope of voluminous requests, streamlining processes for efficiency.
• Decision-Making & Documentation: Draft, revise, and manage decision letters on access requests while applying relevant legislation and exemptions.
• Advise & Guide: Provide expert advice on the protection, collection, and disclosure of personal information, including personal health information.
• Compliance & Reporting: Help ensure compliance with MFIPPA, assist in preparing annual reports, and manage Personal Information Banks (PIBs).
• Training & Awareness: Assist in the development of training programs to promote privacy and information management awareness.
• Committee Involvement: Contribute to regional committees and task forces, offering your expertise on access and privacy matters.
• Support & Back-Up: Provide essential divisional back-up support as needed.

What the role requires:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma required, preferably in the area of public administration, law or political science, or equivalent experience in a related field
• Minimum two (2) years municipal government experience, preferably in the Clerk's division, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Proven ability to interpret applicable Municipal, Provincial and Federal legislation and regulations and familiarity with Corporate Policy development
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
• Strong conflict management and negotiation skills
• Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills, including the ability to prioritize work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate successfully with a broad range of internal and external clients
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Join usbe bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) 6 starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Voluntary enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year 6 because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases 6 your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing 6 whether in your career or on a personal level.

We got you covered 6 because we know happy, healthy people do their best work! 389

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected along with occasional travel to attend site inspections or meetings at Regional facilities or as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocesswillbecompletedwith video conference technology.

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