Privacy Analyst

Req ID: 215098

Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building - QEII

Department: GC Privacy NSH

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1

MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 30-Jan-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

The Privacy Analyst is responsible for the administration and continuous improvement of Privacy best practice in their assigned portfolio (Audit). The Privacy Analyst assists in the development, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to Nova Scotia Health (NSH) privacy principles, policies and procedures.

The Privacy Analyst - Audit Specialist is responsible for conducting audits of access to personal health information and will be responsible for initiating investigations of suspected inappropriate access with the responsible manager and Privacy Officer. The Privacy Analyst - Audit Specialist will design, develop and implement audit processes working with the Privacy team, Information Management and Technology, and other stakeholders. The Privacy Analyst - Audit Specialist is responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual audit plan.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• An undergraduate degree required in Business, Computer Science, Law or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• A minimum of 2 years recent experience in information systems audit and/or privacy protocols, policies or procedures in an organization of significant size and/or complexity
• Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws and healthcare and health information processes
• An information systems audit or security designation (e.g. CISA, CISSP, MCSA) would be an asset
• A Privacy certification would be an asset (e.g. CIPP-C, CIAPP)
• Knowledge in and the ability to apply the principles of health information management, project management, and change management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional computer skills, with ability to learn and adapt to different health information systems
• Demonstrate self-awareness and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving ability while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high degree of tact, diplomacy, integrity and impartiality
• Ability to function independently and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• The position will require superior judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Competencies in other languages and asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

• Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly

$ $42.25 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.