Access to Information Analyst

Vancouver Police Department Access to Information Analyst

COMPETITION: #

SECTION: Strategy & Innovation, Information & Privacy Unit

STATUS: Regular full-time

HOURS OF WORK: 4-Day Compressed work week (Tuesday–Friday)

SALARY: Pay Grade 23 - $40.34 to $47.62 per hour

COMPETITION END DATE: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Responsible for fulfilling the principles and requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), which includes processing and analysing access requests, mediating requests for reviews with the Information and Privacy Commissioner, and addressing related issues of FIPPA compliance.

• Receives Freedom of Information requests from the public; coordinates and determines the scope of the search for the information.
• Completes a detailed review of the information in relation to all provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and determines the information that can be released.
• Completes and signs a written response to the requester, providing the information and an explanation of the reasons under the Act that not all the requested information was released.
• Prepares analysis and recommendations for the most complex Freedom of Information requests, including interpretations of unsettled sections of the Act for review.
• Prepares and signs formal timeline extension requests for the office of the FOI Commissioner; recommends to a Manager new or revised procedures to improve Police Department processing of FOI requests.
• Keeps abreast of new interpretations of the Act as they relate to the work performed.
• May prepare records, files, reports and correspondence and perform incidental clerical tasks related to the work.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of the legislation, rules, regulations, practices and procedures governing the work performed.
• Considerable knowledge of the general functions of these sections of the Police Department as it relates to the work performed.
• Ability to determine the internal scope of information searches to gather all relevant information related to FOI requests.
• Ability to conduct detailed analysis of information, make determinations and written recommendations on what data should and should not be released under the Act.
• Ability to coordinate information searches throughout the Police Department.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare written explanations for the public on the reasons for releasing and/or retaining information under the provisions of the Act.

• Working knowledge of police information systems (e.g., PRIME Query/Browse, CPIC).
• Working knowledge of Quality Control criteria such as role coding and UCR standards.
• Working understanding of body‑worn camera systems and related redaction techniques.

• Experience with advanced application of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation.

• Completion of a Diploma Program in criminology or related discipline and sound related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Recognized certification training such as IAPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional or Certified Information Privacy Manager – CIPP/C or CIPM).

• All employees must maintain their Enhanced Reliability Clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department.
• Enhanced Reliability Clearances will be renewed every 5 years.
• Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to pass a testing stage prior to moving on to the interview.

NOTE:

This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31.

Applicants should submit a resume via email to  by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. The competition number must be indicated in the subject line of the email.

THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER