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Simon Fraser University Archives and Records Management Department invites applications for an Information and Privacy Officer. Reporting to the University Archivist and Coordinator of Information and Privacy and based at the Burnaby campus, this full-time continuing position will assist in coordinating and facilitating privacy and access activities, which enable university departments, staff, and faculty to fulfill their legal obligations under British Columbia's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Working in tandem with an incumbent Information and Privacy Officer, the successful candidate will jointly oversee privacy promotion and protection activities; the processing of access to information requests; requests for review and privacy complaints made to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner; privacy and access advisory services, education, and training; and information management policy analysis and development.  The successful candidate will work as a collaborative member of a team of information management professionals and will be expected to participate in the overall operations of the Archives and Records Management Department.

This position will appeal to an individual interested in the promotion of a culture of openness, transparency, and administrative fairness that is in balance with an informed respect for the privacy rights of members of the university community and the individuals with whom the university interacts. It will be attractive to those who appreciate an integrated approach to the management of information and records, including an interest in archives administration, records management, and digital access and preservation activities.

SETTING:

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, Simon Fraser University has also been named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers for 2015, as well as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and one of Canada's top family-friendly employers. SFU offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 45 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The main campus is in Burnaby, with satellite campuses in downtown Vancouver and Surrey.

SFU Archives and Records Management is responsible for the administration of three corporate programs, including archives, records management, and freedom of information and protection of privacy. These different, but integrated program areas are tied together by the concept of the record as a vital institutional asset that adds value to the university when managed effectively, but exposes the university to increased costs, risks, and liabilities when managed poorly.

Applicants are invited to visit the Archives and Records Management Department website for more information about the department and its programs.

http://www.sfu.ca/archives.html

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Information and Privacy Officer position description can be downloaded from the Archives and Records Management Department website at:

http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/archives/Faculty/SFUArchivesIPODescription20150914.pdf

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:

This is a full-time continuing position. Appointment will be made pursuant to SFU Policy A 12.03.

http://www.sfu.ca/policies/academic/a12-03.htm

The successful applicant will be appointed at a salary level commensurate with his or her experience and qualifications. SFU Librarian/Archivist salary scales will apply. The salary scales can be viewed at:

http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/policies/files/academic_policies/20_series/JUL_2013%20Librarians%20and%20Librarian%20Administrators.pdf

The successful applicant will become a member of the SFU Faculty Association. Benefits information is available at the following webpages:

http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/academic/a21-01.html

http://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/faculty.html

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are asked to submit a covering letter clearly demonstrating how your knowledge, skills, and experience correspond to the qualifications of this position (please refer to the position description for details); a resume; a representative sample of your written work of which you are the sole author (e.g., an academic assignment, a finding aid, a policy or planning document, a project report); and the names and contact information for three references, no later than October 15, 11:59 pm (PDT) to:

Paul Hebbard
Acting University Archivist and Coordinator of Information and Privacy
Archives and Records Management Department
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC  V5A 1S6
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Only applications received by email will be considered. Please submit your covering letter, resume, and references as one consolidated electronic file. Please attach your writing sample as a second separate electronic file. Both electronic files must be saved either as MS Word or PDF documents. Quote in the email subject line: Information and Privacy Officer Job Application.

Selections for interviews will be made on the basis of the information submitted. Applicants will be asked to make a presentation to members of the interview committee. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.

Under the authority of the University Act and relevant academic policies, personal information that is required by the University for academic recruitment and hiring competitions will be collected.  For further details see:

http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/Collection_Notice.html






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Suzanne Dubeau, MISt
Assistant Head, Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections
York University, 305 Scott Library, 4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Tel:  416.736.5442	Fax:  416.650.8039

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