Information & Privacy Coordinator — West Vancouver BC

The West Vancouver Police Department is looking to fill one (1) Permanent Full-Time Information & Privacy Coordinator position.

The Information & Privacy Coordinator is responsible for receiving, prioritizing and processing requests for records and information, ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), other legislation, and court orders.

The successful applicant will possess post-secondary education in a related field such as Business or Criminology, with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a BC police environment with meaningful exposure to police procedures, records (including hard copy, audio and video), and police databases; have previous experience with application of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The successful completion of the FOIPPA Foundations Course (through the Province of British Columbia), and the Protection of Privacy Fundamental On-Demand Course will be considered an asset, as is familiarity with the FOIPPA Policy & Procedures Manual (Province of British Columbia) and documents within For Public Bodies – Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner for BC.

The successful applicant will also possess a working knowledge of all relevant legislation, including FOIPPA; proven ability to apply legislation and case law to practical applications; and demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize Adobe programs, audio/video editing software and Microsoft Office.

Applicants must have experience dealing tactfully, professionally and confidentially with Department staff, other agencies and the public; possess strong planning, analytical and problem solving skills; the ability to apply logic and sound judgement in prioritizing workload; planning and organizing skills; strong attention to detail with the ability to critically evaluate data and information with accuracy and perception; excellent communication skills; the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in all aspects of the position; be a self-starter; have a positive attitude; be customer focused; and work well within a team.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including a polygraph examination. You must be a Canadian Citizen or have Permanent Resident status.

Position Status: WVMEA, Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work: In Office – Mon to Fri – 7:30am – 3:00pm
Rate of Pay: $36.97 per hour
Closing Date: Noon, January 23, 2025

We want to thank all applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.