Information & Privacy Coordinator

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 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. This will be an in-office position, 35 hours per week. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

The Information & Privacy Coordinator is responsible for processing requests for records and information while ensuring compliance with FOIPPA and other legislation. They must manage records, utilize specialized software for data processing, and maintain professional communication with staff and the public.

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a related field and at least four years of experience in a BC police environment. Proficiency in FOIPPA application, Microsoft Office, and audio/video editing software is required, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

• Health benefits package

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Records management
• Data analysis
• Adobe programs
• Audio/video editing software
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Planning
• Analytical skills
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Police procedures
• Database management
• Legislation compliance
• Case Law
• Tactfulness
• Self-Starter
• Positivity
• Law Enforcement Practices
• Data Analysis
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Criminology
• Problem Solving
• Video Editing Software
• Security Clearance
• Detail Oriented

• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Legal
• Administrative
• Human Resources
• Information Coordinator
• Data Manager
• Database Designers and Administrators
• Database Architects

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week