Privacy & Access Specialist in Vancouver

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.

BCCNM’s commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism: BCCNM is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and health system partners to support Indigenous-specific anti-racist practices in the health system. As the largest health regulator in Western Canada, BCCNM has the opportunity to influence the health professionals we regulate, as well as the broader health-care system, to break the cycle of racism, and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.

What we offer you: We are delighted to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers. At BCCNM, we’re creating a workplace where flexibility, equity, growth, and connection are not just values – they’re part of how we work. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where people truly thrive. You will be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public. The expected starting base salary for this position is $97,226 - $102,086 annually, depending on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. In addition to base salary, the college offers a generous vacation and extended benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits and contributions to B.C.'s Municipal Pension Plan after 1 year of employment.

What you’ll be doing: The Privacy & Access Specialist (PAS) operationalizes and facilitates BCCNM’s privacy management program and supports Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in accordance with relevant legislation and policies. The PAS leads Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and supports the implementation and ongoing monitoring of resulting privacy controls and recommendations. This role identifies opportunities to improve processes relating to the collection, processing, storage, and disclosure of personal information.

• In consultation with the SCLC, designs, develops and implements privacy compliance programs, including training, monitoring and evaluation.
• The PAS educates internal programs on awareness of privacy trends and changes in technology use and privacy legislation that impact BCCNM.
• Leads and conducts PIAs, supports the completion of risk assessments, and conducts related ongoing compliance monitoring activities.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners on programs and projects which may involve the handling and sharing of information.
• Documents and analyzes personal information life cycles, data flows, information sharing arrangements and cross-system integrations.
• Ensures clarity on what the College sees as Freedom of Information requests, and designs college-wide processes and training.
• Manages complex and sensitive FOI requests and related privacy matters.

Your education and skills: Degree in Law, Information Management, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent education/experience supplemented by continuing professional development in privacy. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a privacy and access to information role, including managing technical privacy compliance components, PIAs and successful implementation and management of all aspects of cross-functional privacy projects/programs. Certification as an Information Privacy Professional (CIPM, CIPP/C or CIPT) preferred. Strong knowledge of BC's FIPPA and the HPOA, including experience in interpreting legislative privacy requirements and applying them in operational environments.

Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.