Manager, Information Services

Organization:

City of Edmonton

Region:

Alberta

Application deadline:

January 2, 2015

This job posting has expired

Hiring date:

January 12, 2015

Type:

Full time

Category:

Records & information management

Description

The City of Edmonton, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2014, continues to attract and retain employees who are passionate about their community, proud of the work they do and committed to making Edmonton a great place to live, work and play.

When you fill out a form online, do you ever wonder where that information goes? Have you ever thought "how is my information being protected?" In fact, our information is our identity and for that reason the FOIP Act is crucial for its protection and governance.

The Office of the City Clerk is now seeking a Manager of Information Services to oversee the City's FOIP program and Information Services Unit. In your parallel universe, your goal will be to promote a culture of openness and transparency balanced with the protecting privacy and personal information. It will look something like this:

Make decisions about how the City will comply with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Develop directives, procedures, policies and guidelines for Corporate Leadership Team approval regarding access and privacy compliance for the City, and implement as required
Provide expert advice and guidance to Administration regarding the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Respond professionally, efficiently and lawfully to access requests and privacy complaints
Manage the tracking, monitoring and assignment of FOIP requests to ensure the legislative requirements of the Act are met
Negotiate fees and clarify requests with applicants
Conduct third party notifications and negotiations, and protect the interests of the City
Develop and provide training for FOIP Coordinators, managers and employees regarding the FOIP Act
Liaise with provincial departments and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner regarding responses inquiries under the FOIP Act
Coordinate the Corporate Bylaw Program
Provide reference and complex research services to the public and the administration regarding bylaws, Council records and agreements
Manage the records and information of the Office of the City Clerk
Manage the City of Edmonton Delegation of Authority Master Copy, including obsolete delegations
Coordinate the maintenance and preservation of Council/Committee records, bylaws, agreements and FOIP requests

Requirements

University graduation (preferably at the Master's level) in Information Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Policy Studies, Library Sciences or a related field
Supplementary education and experience in access and privacy legislation and information management (such as IAPP certificate program) would be an asset
Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible and diversified experience, in a complex and multi-disciplined organization, in the areas of operational research, policy development, strategic planning or project management
Working knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Experience managing a FOIP program
Strong supervisory/leadership skills
Ability to write reports for City Council and Council Committees
Ability to work under pressure and meeting strict deadlines
Advanced communication and negotiation skills
Strong research, strategic and organizational interrelationship skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google applications
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Edmonton Police Service Police Information Check certificate from the Police Information Check Section located at #108, 14315 118 Avenue. This can usually be obtained with only a single visit to the Police Information Check Section.