Manager, Information Management & Privacy
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Administrative Management
Manager, Information Management & Privacy
Job Number: 3938
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time
Vacancy Reason: Temporary
Temp Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters
Job Category: Administration
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Information Management and Privacy
Division: Planning, Development and Legislative Services
Hours of Work: 35
Union: Management/Management Support
Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 08
Salary Range: $114,860 - $143,579
Posting Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
About Us! The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
- Provides leadership and strategic direction to the corporation in the management, selection, use, access, and privacy requirements of corporate information assets. Manages the development, implementation, and promotion of policies, procedures, systems, compliance, and monitoring of corporate information assets, including implementation of technology to support compliance with policies and legal requirements for information lifecycle management. Develops recommendations regarding privacy and information management program planning and delivery.
- Balances resources to ensure optimal service delivery and support to staff, as well as innovation in the management of corporate information assets. Builds relationships with ITS staff, program areas, and partners, including area municipalities, to enhance service delivery and identify opportunities for innovation and business transformation in the management and access of corporate information assets. Manages training and advisory services to regional staff.
- Ensures the Region meets its obligations per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and related legislation and regulations.
- Supervises Information & Privacy Analysts, an Information Management Coordinator, and students. Administers contracts with consultants and vendors.
- Acts as the organizational lead and corporate advisor for the development, implementation, and sustainment of the corporate information management and privacy program.
- Ensures the Region meets its obligations with respect to MFIPPA and related legislation and regulations. Acts as a designate to the Regional Clerk in all statutory functions and responsibilities under MFIPPA.
- Provides advice and guidance to all levels of staff, senior management, Council, and internal stakeholders on compliance with information management and privacy policies, procedures, and processes.
- Manages freedom of information responses and appeals. Supervises and submits annual reports to the Province.
- Develops processes to assist clients with privacy breaches and incidents. Reviews circumstances, advises clients, and reports to the privacy commissioner, as required.
- Manages advisory and training services, including privacy impact assessments, resources, supports, and processes. Receives, processes, and makes recommendations on privacy and related Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, IPC orders, and best practices.
- Manages the corporate electronic management program and acts as administrator for the Electronic Records Data Management System (ERDMS). Identifies,…
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