Freedom of Information Advisor

4 days ago

Kelowna, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time $38 - $53

Interior Health is hiring a permanent part-time Freedom of Information Advisor who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

What we offer:

  • An attractive remuneration package
  • Excellent career prospects
  • Employer paid training/education
  • Employer paid vacation
  • Employer paid insurance premiums
  • Extended Health & Dental coverage
  • Work-life balance
  • May be eligible to contribute to MPP

Salary range for the position is $74,618 to $107,264. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact: The Freedom of Information (FOI) Advisor works within a team environment and is responsible for responding to all corporate FOI requests for Interior Health (IH). Collaborating with multiple internal and external partners, the FOI Advisor acts as a liaison and consultant to support and promote transparent and accountable access processes to information.

The FOI Advisor assists in the development, implementation, and management of corporate FOI policies, procedures, and processes, and takes a lead role in the delivery of education and awareness initiatives. This role operates within a complex, dynamic environment with multiple sites spread throughout a large geographical area.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to your manager or supervisor immediately.

What will you work on:

  • Coordinates responses to FOI requests and ensures IH complies fully with all relevant legislative requirements.
  • Acts as a resource and primary support to all departments for FOI programs, and sites with corporate information disclosure issues and questions. Provides consultative support in collaboration with Health Information Management for release of information (ROI).
  • Develops and delivers in-person/online corporate-wide FOI and ROI education and training materials to all staff, medical staff, and internal and external customers.
  • Supports the development, communication, and implementation of standardized FOI guidelines, policies, fee structures, and forms for the Health Authority.
  • Acts as the public body designate for matters brought forward by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC).
  • Establish and maintain tracking system for all FOI requests and ROI consultations and prepares reports as required.
  • Maintains awareness of FOI trends and issues and acts as a role model for continuous learning.
  • Supports the Manager, Information Privacy and FOI, in representing the organization respect to various FOI issues.
  • Performs other related duties, FOI projects, or initiatives as assigned.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

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