Legislative Services Coordinator, FOIPP

Our Board & Information Services Department is seeking a Legislative Services Coordinator, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) who will provide support in processing access to information requests and contribute to the development and operation of a privacy management program.

You are:

• Passionate about applying privacy principles in a public body;

• A people-oriented person and enjoy translating policy definitions and legislated requirements from FOIPPA into audience appropriate language;

• Interested in assessing, evaluating and improving current processes for access to information and privacy management;

• Able to work in a collaborative work environment involving partners with different business requirements.

The Legislative Services Coordinator, FOIPP reports to the Division Manager, Information Governance & Access.

This role:

• Provides information and administrative support to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy program.

• Provides assistance to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy program in processing requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act as required.

• Assists with providing training to staff involved in processing FOI requests and employees and contractors that have access and privacy responsibilities as part of their role.

• Provides administrative assistance with the investigation of privacy breaches, privacy complaints received from employees or the public, and privacy impact assessments.

To be successful, you have:

• 5 years of recent, related experience supplemented by high school graduation and completion of relevant post-secondary courses in local government, business or legal administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• A Certificate in Local Government Administration and/or completion of FOIPP courses is an asset.

• Considerable knowledge of administrative practices, procedures and standard protocols. Demonstrated administrative skills and abilities including the ability to prepare and format documents for internal and external clients, and manage multiple competing priorities with tact and professionalism.

• Considerable knowledge of Metro Vancouver’s functions, structure, and broad objectives.

• Considerable knowledge of the applicable sections of relevant bylaws and legislation and of other rules, policies and regulations governing work. Ability to make decisions and provide guidance where the action is clearly prescribed and discernment as to when consultation with a supervisor is required.

• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar.

• Ability to work independently under broad direction, including managing day-to-day priorities and planning for future needs. Ability to use judgment to select and interpret information and handle deviations from standard methods and practices. Ability to identify and engage the appropriate resources to resolve issues.

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and respectful working relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively listen, and support the resolution of problems.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare reports that accurately convey deliberations, decisions and recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet multiple time-based deliverables requiring a high level of detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and diplomacy, use sound judgment and maintain appropriate confidentiality and discretion in the disclosure of information to elected officials, internal and municipal staff, and the public.

• Ability to provide guidance to other staff on work processes, work collaboratively and diplomatically and contribute to the team with constructive ideas and information.

• Proficiency using Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Acrobat, and Sharepoint. Working knowledge of a complex corporate records management system.

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