About Us:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.
At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.
If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!
The Opportunity:
The Access and Privacy Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring the municipality meets all obligations under applicable privacy and access legislation, including the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). This role provides expert advice, oversees privacy risk management, and leads the development and implementation of access and privacy policies, procedures, and training.
- Serve as the municipality’s ATIA and POPA Coordinator and primary contact for privacy matters.
- Administer major access to information requests, including intake, review, redaction, and response preparation.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and advise departments on privacy risks and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and provide feedback on retention schedules.
- Lead investigations into privacy breaches and coordinate reporting and remediation.
- Provide training and guidance to staff and Council on privacy obligations and best practices.
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure organizational compliance.
- Provide feedback on records management initiatives and digital information governance.
- Provide guidance to departments on record retrieval, search expectations, and disclosure obligations.
- Advise departments on privacy considerations related to new technologies, programs, contracts, and data sharing agreements.
You Bring:
Education:
- Post secondary degree in Public Administration, Law, Information Management, or a related field.
Certification:
- Certification in privacy (e.g., CIPP/C, CIPM, University of Alberta IAPP Certificate) considered an asset.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in access and privacy compliance, preferably in the public sector.
- Experience conducting PIAs, managing access requests, and handling privacy breaches.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legislation in practical terms.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
Attributes:
- Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
- Legislative interpretation
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Cross‑departmental collaboration
- Strong writing and documentation skills
We Offer:
Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, our employees also enjoy:
- Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts, gym membership, social events, and health & wellness initiatives
Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.
Additional Information:
This is a full‑time position for a one year term, with 37.5 hours per week. An extension may be possible depending on operational needs but is not guaranteed.
Please provide a cover letter along with your application.
Next Steps:
Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.
If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.
Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.
Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.
Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.
