Job Description

Posting Title
Band 3 - Adjudicator
Position Classification
Band 3
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$88,700.23 - $125,700.07 annually
Close Date
8/6/2025
Job Type
Temporary (Auxiliary)
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Office of Info & Priv Comm
Ministry Branch / Division
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
Job Summary

Adjudicator

Band 3 - 1-yr Temporary, Full-Time

Starting Salary: $88,700.23 - $125,700.07

Victoria, BC

As a member of the adjudication team, the position performs an adjudicative function. As the Commissioner's delegate, the Adjudicator exercises considerable decision-making authority and is responsible for deciding inquiries and issuing written orders under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The Adjudicator also makes preliminary decisions about substantive and procedural matters pertaining to inquiries.


The Adjudicator must exercise independent judgment and decide each case on its merits by considering the evidence and applicable legislation and legal principles (notably administrative law principles). The inquiries often involve a high volume of detail with complex and controversial evidentiary and legal issues, and the Adjudicator's reasons should be able to withstand scrutiny on judicial review by the Supreme Court of British Columbia.


The Adjudicator works closely with other members of the adjudication team and OIPC staff in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure consistency, fairness, and efficiency in the conduct and administration of inquiries under FIPPA and PIPA.

We are striving to build a diverse team to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black or racialized persons, women, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and/or people with disabilities.

This posting is for 1-year temporary, full-time position. An eligibility list for similar temporary or permanent future opportunities may be established. Temporary positions may become full or part-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership. Occasional travel may be required.


This position is currently based in our office located in Victoria, BC with the potential for telework options available.


Financial assistance may be offered as part of the total compensation package for successful candidate(s) that must relocate to Victoria. Relocation allowances will be in accordance with the information here.

How to Apply:

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and position requirements listed on the careers section of our website at:

http://www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers.aspx

Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.

NOTE:

To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.


If you have questions related to the competition process, please contact the HR team at Recruitment@oipc.bc.ca, quoting competition number 120807 in the subject line.

Competition Number: 120807

Closing date: 12:00 pm (noon) PST, Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Job Category
Leadership and Management
How to apply to this job

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and position requirements listed on

the careers section of our website at:

http://www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers.aspx