BC Public Service
Location
Victoria, BC | Canada
Job description
Posting Title
BAND 2 - Policy Analyst
Position Classification
Band 2
Union
N/A
Work Options
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$74,300.00 - $105,000.04 annually
Close Date
3/18/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Office of the Ombudsperson
Ministry Branch / Division
Office of the Ombudsperson
Job Summary
Policy Analyst
Band 2 – Permanent, Full-Time
Salary range: $74,300.00-$105,000.04
The Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) is an independent office of the Legislature with a broad mandate to protect and promote information and privacy rights under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and to enforce compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) . The OIPC mediates access and privacy disputes between individuals and public bodies; rules on appeals regarding access to information decisions; investigates and resolves privacy complaints involving organizations; audits and investigates broad and systemic access and privacy issues; comments on legislation or public policy affecting information and privacy rights; and informs the public about these rights.
The Policy Analyst conducts research on access to information and privacy issues, reviews and comments on the access or privacy implications of public and private sector initiatives, writes guidance documents, prepares reports and other materials as required, and works with staff across the office and in other jurisdictions on joint initiatives. The Policy Analyst may also participate in Commissioner-initiated investigations and audits of public bodies and organizations, and investigate complaints from the public concerning access and privacy disputes.
We are striving to build a diverse team to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black or racialized persons, women, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and/or people with disabilities.
This posting is for one permanent, full-time position. An eligibility list for similar temporary or permanent future opportunities may be established. Temporary positions may become full or part-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership. Occasional travel may be required.
How to Apply:
DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.
To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and position requirements listed on the careers section of our website at:
Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.
NOTE: To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act . For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.
If you have questions related to the competition process, please contact the HR team at [email protected] , quoting competition number 110919 in the subject line.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you have worked on it independently and you have not used AI technology or paraphrasing technology to prepare it.
Competition Number: 110919
Closing date: 12:00 pm (noon) PST, Monday, March 18, 2024
To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and position requirements listed on the careers section of our website at:
Job tags
Salary
$74.3k - $105k per year
