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Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Information Management Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type Term/Temporary End Date Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification AR18 $105,596.00 - $122,633.00 Union YEU Days Off Saturday/Sunday Travel 10% Admissibility Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon governments goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference . Job Summary and Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill one (1) full-time term position (until June 30th, 2027) working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. Temporary assignments may be accepted. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon. Who we are Yukon Governments Department of Health and Social Services provides a range of services and supports for citizens to experience health and wellness throughout their lives. The scope of this work includes community and mental wellness, social supports, and planning for long-term healthy outcomes for the population. The Senior Privacy Analyst provides highly specialized, senior level health privacy policy expertise, analysis and strategic advice to the Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS), the Chief Information Officer HSS Information Services, H&SS Senior Management and other Yukon government staff and contractors. Your impact The position will develop policies, procedures and best practices to establish a health and social services privacy and information management regime for the Yukon that is comparable to other Canadian health privacy regimes. This strategic advice and work will be critical to improvements of Yukons health and social services systems including Yukons ability to participate in national initiatives involving electronic health information systems. This work will contribute to quality patient and client care, while supporting appropriate information sharing amongst care providers in a privacy protected manner. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits. We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment. As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer. Important application and job requirements Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Post-secondary degree, in social or health sciences, public administration or related fields Extensive experience interpreting and providing advice/guidance on the Health Information Privacy and Management Act, the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant legislation. Experience as the lead person in researching, assessing and developing policy options within the Department of Health and Social Services Experience with the development of health and/or social services privacy related policies Experience developing and implementing legislation is an asset Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered. Desired knowledge, skills and suitability If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following: Excellent ability to effectively develop, implement and evaluate public policies and programs Excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to share information effectively Excellent ability to collaborate and engage multiple and diverse stakeholders (within and outside the territory) Enthusiastic, highly motivated and can produce effective results in accordance with political direction Leadership abilities to provide guidance to others Excellent analytical skills; ability to approach problems/projects using a logical, systematic and sequential approach Excellent organizational, time and project management abilities Strategic focus to understand issues and opportunities that impact the health services system Creativity and commitment to innovation to contribute to the sustainability and future shape policy and program development Self-awareness and the ability to identify when and how to seek out information and direction from others, and how to effectively support decision-makers within the department and government You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted. WHMIS 2015 Job requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: Occasional travel inside and outside Yukon #J-18808-Ljbffr