Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator

**CLOSING**:Open until filled.

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**Land**_ _**Acknowledgement**
- George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._

**Equity Statement**_ _**

**GBC Vision**
- To be _a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership._ _

**Position Description**:
The **Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator** (“FOIC”) plays a key role in fostering a culture of privacy at the College and ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (“FIPPA”), Personal Health Information Protection Act (“PHIPA”), other applicable legislation and the College’s privacy policies and access to information processes.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Receives, processes, and supports record holders in responding to access to information requests in accordance with FIPPA, PHIPA and other applicable legislation. The FOIC receives and manages all appeals and is the primary liaison with the IPC and external counsel in resolving any appeals at the IPC. The FOIC regularly produces reports for senior management for all FOI requests and appeals. The FOIC from time to time will provide education and training for the GBC community on freedom of information requests and related compliance.
- Receives, investigates, supports GBC staff, and resolves where possible incidents and reports privacy breaches in accordance with the College privacy breach protocols and FIPPA. The FOIC is the primary liaison with the IPC and external counsel and other senior management staff in managing any privacy breaches including any notice to affected individuals and the IPC. The FOIC regularly produces reports for Senior Management for all privacy beaches and privacy investigations. The FOIC from time to time will provide education and training for the GBC community on best practices to foster a culture for privacy at the College and any related compliance with applicable public sector privacy legislation.
- Is the central contact for all Access for Information requests and Privacy complaints for the entire College, and manages, and consults on the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and security of personal information. They report to the General Counsel, who is the Privacy Officer for the College.
- Regularly liaises with external counsel for the College who provides legal advice on all FIPPA matters.
- Responsible for reviewing, updating, and educating the GBC community on the College’s privacy policies.
- Other related duties as assigned.

**Educational and Experience Requirements**:

- Three-year Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Law, Business, Health Administration, or Information/Records Management (program).
- Privacy Certification from recognized association for privacy and freedom of information professionals (IAPP Canadian Certification (CIPP/C) preferred** (estimated 30-40 hours).
- Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate (University of Alberta, 200 hours).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the privacy/FOI field and Public Sector preferred.
- Knowledge of the public sector of Privacy Legislation.
- Knowledge of corporate computer software (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel etc.).

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Excellent judgement and presentation, client services and relationship management skills.
- Solid problem-solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills are required.
- Broad leadership skills managing a diverse team of experienced individuals.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

**Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.**

**Notes**:

- The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

**About Us**:
**George Brown College** prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a **great place to work**. See why we are consistently ranked as one of **GTA’s top employers**.

**Why work here?**

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.