Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.


As a Corporate Privacy Advisor, you will be a key resource and subject matter expert on both the routine and proactive disclosure of City information, and in recommending mitigations concerning potential privacy risks in City projects, programs, and processes. Your role will be integral in providing information, interpretation, education, and best practices about the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information provisions under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. Primary duties include:
Conduct the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for projects and initiatives at The City in compliance with City policies and the FOIP Act. Determine when a project, initiative or process change requires a full PIA or privacy consultation. Support the business area in completing the PIA process from intake to implementation of risk mitigation. Assist business areas in addressing their concerns on the protection of personal information through the PIA process. Lead and advise project teams to implement and track risk mitigation activities. Engage with project teams as the privacy subject matter expert, providing advice into the design and development of new and revised products in accordance with privacy policies and procedures, relevant privacy legislation, agreement(s) obligations and privacy best practices. Conduct research on technology or vendor's privacy policy and practices in order to identify privacy risks and provide mitigations. Conduct follow-up, monitoring and reconciliation activities to ensure compliance. Act as the Corporation's key routine and proactive disclosure and privacy subject matter expert for all inquiries pertaining to routine disclosure and privacy issues concerning the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. Provide guidance and direction to business units or employees in protecting personal information during collection, use, disclosure, storage and/or destruction. Identify the source(s) of the information being disclosed and work with information custodians to map the internal processes for approving and preparing the information for public release. Prepare Assess Impact Assessment (AIA) documentation including an information flow diagram, an access risk mitigation table, and if applicable, a privacy risks and mitigation plan, to ensure the information that is going to be proactively disclosed is not more than what is intended to be disclosed, and to ensure that the proactive disclosure promotes openness and transparency through Open Government initiatives. Assist with development of awareness and training materials. Create and deliver training to business areas regarding privacy processes and procedures, best practices and compliance. Review, report, and make recommendations on issues, trends, mitigation techniques, and legal challenges by monitoring government FOIP-related websites for precedents and new policies; procedures and updates to current practices; pending legislation; best practices. Analyze information and statistical data and prepare reports for management to assist in the delivery of privacy programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

A degree in Arts, Business, Information Management, Public Policy, or a related field and at least 3 years of direct work experience in privacy legislation OR A completed diploma in Information Security and at least 5 years of direct work experience in privacy legislation. Sound knowledge of freedom of information and protection of privacy principles, with demonstrated experience researching, analyzing and interpreting legislation. Professional designation or certification such as the following would be an asset: + Certified Information Privacy Professional for Canada/CIPP/C,
+ Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), or
+ Certificate in Information Access and Protection of Privacy, or related field.
Ability to work autonomously as well as cross-functionally with other teams and to influence and build effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the Corporation. You have strong communication skills and demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

A security clearance will be conducted. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: City Clerk's Office



Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 323, 7 Avenue S.E.



Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $47.01 - 62.84 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works
a 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3
week cycle.



Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week



Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: October 6, 2025



Job ID #: 312661