Manager, Information Governance & Privacy

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity:
Manager, Information Governance & Privacy

As one of the fastest growing districts in Metro‑Vancouver, New Westminster Schools (NWS) works hard to support a diverse and closely connected community of students, staff, and families throughout its schools. The District serves 1,000 teachers and staff who serve 7,500 students across eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, three alternate programs, two Provincial Online Learning options, and continuing education.

For younger learners, the District offers Strong Start programs, childcare options, and a pilot pre‑school.

NWS is passionate about innovation and strives to create learning opportunities and environments that support and inspire all students, staff, and families in the community. Through collaboration, the District is transforming learning experiences, to ensure that NWS is a place where everyone loves to learn.

NWS is deeply committed to building meaningful relationships, as we work to address the barriers that some people in our school communities face. This includes actively working to address issues around diversity, inclusion, equity, anti‑racism, mental health and wellbeing, and food security for students and families.

New Westminster Schools recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, learn, play and do our work.

Reporting to the Secretary‑Treasurer/CFO or designate, the Manager, Information Governance & Privacy is the district’s subject matter expert in records management, information governance, access to information, and the protection of privacy. This position oversees the district’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) program, records management services, and related compliance activities. The Manager leads modernization initiatives, ensures adherence to legislative requirements, and supports schools and departments in managing information responsibly and securely.

This role is responsible for the daily operations, strategic development, and long‑term planning of records management, privacy, and information access across the school district.

• Lead modernization of district-wide records and information management practices
• Develop, maintain, and implement a comprehensive records management program, including retention schedules, classification systems, lifecycle management, and secure disposition practices.
• Provide guidance and training to district staff on records procedures, compliance expectations, and best practices.
• Maintain integrity and functionality of electronic records management systems and conduct periodic compliance reviews.

• Manage the district’s FOIPPA program, ensuring timely and compliant responses to access‑to‑information requests.
• Oversee development and implementation of policies and procedures related to access and correction of personal information.
• Liaise with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) on complaints, reviews, or investigations.

• Serve as the district expert on privacy obligations, legislative compliance, and privacy best practices.
• Lead or support investigations of information incidents, privacy breaches, unauthorized disclosures, and complaints.
• Conduct or support Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for new technologies, systems, and initiatives.
• Identify and monitor privacy‑related risks and recommend mitigation strategies for district risk management processes.

• Develop and deliver district‑wide training on records management, FOIPPA, and privacy responsibilities.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership, school administrators, and departmental managers on information management and privacy considerations.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and analysis on emerging information governance issues and trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (public administration, information studies, business, etc.) plus five years of recent,…