Records, Information, and Privacy Coordinator
Competition No. 23-18
Internal/external opportunity; regular, part-time.
This is a Union Position
About our community:
Located next to downtown Victoria, the Township of Esquimalt has a population of over 17,000 and is home to Canada’s Pacific Naval Fleet. The Township boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities. Esquimalt strives to be a vibrant, distinct, and diverse community for people to discover and belong.
About our organization:
With a high functioning, progressive Council and leadership team, and dedicated, engaged staff, the Township is an organization committed to working collaboratively to continue making Esquimalt one of the most desirable places to live, work and play.
About the opportunity:
The Corporate Services Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill a part-time regular Records, Information and Privacy Coordinator position. Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating the ongoing administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Township’s records management system.
This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills who can be the go-to person for records management for the Township, providing leadership and training to staff in our records management processes.
The incumbent will intake and process access to records requests in accordance with FIPPA and liaise with staff to locate and provide records, assist the FOI Head in the development of related policies and procedures, and support the implementation and administration of the privacy management program.
Our preferred candidate:
The ideal candidate will have
- Post secondary training in Records and Information Management (RIM), library studies, public administration, archival studies, law, or related discipline, and two years of related experience working in records, information, and privacy management, preferably with municipal or other level government experience.
- Sound knowledge of the principles, best practices and legislative requirements of records management including the principles and techniques involved with records life-cycle management, and knowledge of the LGMA Records Management System. Working knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Local Government Act, and the Community Charter respecting records, information, and privacy management.
- Ability to provide guidance and training to staff in records management policy and procedures, including the development and delivery of staff training.
Salary: $34.22 – $36.91 hourly plus benefits (2023 rates)
Hours per week: 17.5 (schedule to be determined)
For more detailed information, please review the attached job description.