Privacy Compliance Advisor

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal employees and former University of Alberta staff will receive priority consideration. Please make sure you log in to verify your internal candidate status so your application can be prioritized accordingly.For internal and external candidates: As this has a length of 1 year from hire date, secondment opportunities will be considered.In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this position offers a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary commensurate with qualifications.Location - This role is hybrid, with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.Reporting to the Director, Information, Privacy & Records Management Office, the Privacy Compliance Advisor plays a key role in supporting the University's accountability and compliance with privacy and access-to-information legislation. The position is responsible for leading privacy impact and risk assessments, investigations, and incident response activities, and for providing expert advice and training to ensure the appropriate handling and protection of personal information across the institution.Working within the framework of provincial and federal privacy laws, University policies, and institutional governance structures, the Privacy Compliance Advisor contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of privacy compliance measures and information management practices. The role ensures that privacy considerations are embedded in University operations and that risks to personal information are identified, mitigated, and managed in alignment with legal, ethical, and operational standards.