Supervisor, Access and Privacy Specialist
1 month ago
The Government of Nova Scotia is a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services, including Child and Family Wellbeing, Employment Support Services, Income Assistance, Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program.
About Our OpportunityWe're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervisor, Access and Privacy, to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Information Services and Privacy, the successful candidate will have a key role in overseeing and managing all ongoing activities related to access to information requests and privacy under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP).
Primary Accountabilities- Lead Access to Information and Privacy (IAP) activities, ensuring that our team handles access to information requests with efficiency and consistency.
- Collaborate closely with the Manager, Information Services and Privacy, to negotiate and build consensus across program areas within DCS, striving to harmonize conflicting priorities and uphold the department's commitments under the FOIPOP Act.
- Proactively identify and address issues in the access to information process, identifying risks and devising mitigation strategies to safeguard the integrity of disclosed information.
- Review all proposed responses to access to information requests, balancing the applicant's right to information while maintaining the privacy rights of others.
- Engage with senior leadership and departmental staff within DCS, IAP Administrators and team leads at IAP Services, and other third parties, to play a crucial role in the FOIPOP process.
- Assist in the creation and administration of departmental policies and procedures related to access and privacy, setting a standard of excellence.
- Negotiate priorities with program areas, offer expert guidance on FOIPOP legislation, and foster a culture of excellence, diversity, and engagement.
- Provide strategic direction and training on access to information and privacy legislation, offering expert advice, guidance, and timely responses to inquiries and correspondence.
- Supervise the Access and Privacy Coordinator, effectively balancing workloads and nurturing the team's development through coaching and mentorship.
- Collaborate with the Manager, Information Services and Privacy, to ensure that our actions align with strategic goals, addressing operational issues and managing risks proactively.
This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for access and privacy, ready to lead and inspire a dedicated team. Ideally, you have several years of direct experience in access to information. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
Additional key qualities of yours include:
- Legislative Expertise: Interpret and apply the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant laws.
- Resilience Under Pressure: Thrive in high-stress situations, exercising sound judgment and decision-making.
- Analytical and Critical Thinking: Develop practical solutions to complex issues, ensuring compliance with the FOIPOP Act.
- Team Player: Work independently and collaboratively, valuing diverse perspectives.
- Research and Synthesis: Analyze and integrate information to create reports, guidelines, and presentations on access and privacy issues.
- Consultation and Negotiation: Work with multidisciplinary teams to meet departmental obligations under the Act.
- Relationship Building: Establish effective partnerships within DCS, IAP Services, and beyond. Achieve consensus and communicate effectively to challenge and improve existing processes.
- Time Management: Meet deadlines with exemplary organizational skills.
- Diplomacy and Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
- Ethical Commitment: Demonstrate excellent judgment and a strong adherence to ethical standards.
Assets include:
- Supervisor experience
- Certification in information privacy or records management.
- Bilingualism in both English and French.
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains include Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation.
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We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
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