Privacy Specialist

Position #: V48463

Expected Start Date: May 01, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Office - Privacy - Health Information Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of hours per 0 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Privacy and Access Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Infrastructure, Information & Support (IIS) portfolio. Privacy and Access Specialist will deliver privacy and access services: provide subject matter expertise with respect to privacy investigations, privacy audits, privacy assessments and access to information requests. Specialists are required to provide expertise in managing and supporting complex matters involving numerous stakeholders and various privacy implications. Provide guidance, expertise and support to business units as they develop their business strategies and operational plans. The Specialist will work within the complex and challenging health care environment to manage highly sensitive privacy and access issues, requiring timely resolution. Specialist will assess requests to ensure the most effective approach, tools and resources are used to meet the unique requirements of each situation.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years experience in health care
• Experience in conducting investigations
• Experience in applicable legislation and standards

Education

• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Health Sciences related studies
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in liberal arts
• Information Access and the Protection of Privacy certificate (IAPP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Ability to lead and coach others

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/