Information & Privacy Advisor
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- Corporate Professionals
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- COV00053988 Requisition #
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- Nov 29, 2025 Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you a seasoned, passionate Privacy professional looking for a new opportunity? Are you excited by the evolving regulatory environment and topics such as Artificial Intelligence? If so, we’re excited to welcome you as our new Information & Privacy Advisor! As an advisor, you will be a trusted expert, supporting leaders and teams across Covenant Health to uphold privacy standards and respond to complex challenges. You will provide expert guidance and oversight in four key areas: Access to Information, Privacy Breach Response, Education & Training, and Risk Assessment. We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can balance compliance obligations with practical solutions, fostering a culture of privacy and security across Covenant Health. You are a values-driven professional who upholds the highest standards of privacy, ethics, and service while aligning with the company’s mission. Your expertise in information governance, risk management, and privacy legislation will be vital in shaping Covenant Health’s privacy strategy and organizational integrity. Apply to join our team today! Covenant Health is proud of its 150-year history of delivering quality Catholic health services to Albertans, and a mission which calls us to care for the whole person- body, mind and soul. With 17 sites across the province, we strive to create vibrant communities of health and healing. For 10years running, Covenant Health has been a recipient of the Alberta’s Top 75 Employer award.
Description:
As an Information & Privacy Advisor, you will be responsible for managing Health Information Act (HIA) and Access to Information Act (ATIA) requests to ensure transparency and compliance; leading investigations and mitigation strategies to protect patient, client, and staff information; delivering access, privacy and health information education to staff, physicians, volunteers, and partners; and conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and audits to maintain strong privacy safeguards. You will prepare mandatory reports for the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), and applicable Ministries; provide expert advice on access, privacy and health information legislation and corporate policy; develop resources, training, and best practice guidelines; guide teams through Privacy Impact Assessments and risk evaluations; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on joint privacy initiatives; manage formal access to information requests with precision and compliance; carry out other duties as may be required within the scope of the position. This is a non-unionized position.
- Classification: Advisor
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Information & Privacy
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 12-DEC-2025
- Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $36.25
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $54.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Degree or diploma in information management, IT, or related field. Minimum 3 years’ experience in privacy or information security within healthcare.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of Alberta’s HIA, ATIA, and POPA legislation. Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and manage complex, unpredictable situations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Privacy and security incidents require rapid, thoughtful responses. You must apply critical thinking and legislative knowledge to guide staff and develop effective action plans. This role demands flexibility, composure under pressure, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines. Travel between sites is required; a valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recognized privacy certification or information governance certification (e.g., CIPP/C, CIPM). Expertise in PIAs and risk management frameworks. Experience in complex healthcare or public sector environments. Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.