Director, Health System Cybersecurity Governance

5 days ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time $111,558 - $141,662

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 MyHealth Records, an online tool that allows Albertans to view their own electronic health records.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Data Access and Information Privacy, the Director, Health System Cybersecurity and Privacy Operations is responsible for ensuring the security and privacy of Alberta’s health data.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of a security and privacy program aligned with business goals. Provide insights on emerging threats and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Procedure Development: Maintain security and privacy procedures, including breach management and security assessments. Keep practices updated to address new threats and industry standards.
  • Service Delivery: Oversee privacy and security guidance aligned with the Health Information Act and ensure services address privacy and security issues for Albertans.
  • Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and manage incident response processes. Lead investigations into breaches and ensure actions are taken across assets.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing security and privacy operations team.
  • Compliance and Auditing: Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, including the Health Information Act. Oversee audits of Alberta Electronic Health Record and databases.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Communicate risks and initiatives effectively to stakeholders and act as the primary contact for security/privacy inquiries.

Apply today if this sounds like the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in privacy and security within Alberta’s healthcare system

APS Competencies

Our ideal candidate demonstrates the following competencies:

  • Drive for Results: Foster collaboration and develop efficient approaches to common problems.
  • Systems Thinking: Develop long-term strategies for health security and privacy.
  • Develop Networks: Establish partnerships to educate and influence tailored guidance on compliance issues.
  • Agility: Demonstrate the ability to keep up with technological changes in cybersecurity and privacy.
Qualifications

University degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years in cybersecurity and/or privacy operations is required.

  • The following knowledge, skills, and experiences are considered assets:
  • Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies and managing privacy operations.
  • Knowledge of access and privacy legislation, policy frameworks, and legal precedents.
  • Understanding of major health IM/IT systems and initiatives.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Completed certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar.
Notes
  • This competition will be used to staff one (1) full-time permanent position.
  • Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily, Monday to Friday.
  • Location: ATB Place North, Edmonton, Alberta.

In your resume, please include dates associated with all education and work experience.

How To Apply: Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.



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