CASA + YOU

A New Vision for Mental Health Service

CASA Mental Health is an established non-profit organization delivering holistic, culturally-safe wrap-around mental health services to Albertans and their families. CASA services the missing middle – mental health treatment for diagnosed children and youth, in between prevention and promotion in primary and community care, and acute treatment in hospital.

CASA’s team of mental health professionals are trauma experts committed to delivering service in collaboration with community partners. This includes assessment and treatment for thousands of children, youth and families each year, from community outreach settings to intensive treatment programs.

Our vision: A community where all children, youth and their families are provided with timely mental health care and empowered to thrive.

Our mission: To build resilience through holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care, and to advocate for children, youth and families with mental illness.

Why Work With CASA?

Life-Work Harmony

CASA's hours of work allow you to balance your work with the rest of your life. Our Wellness Days can be used how you want, when you want, ensuring everyone is feeling their best. Employees also receive competitive vacation days so that you have the time you need to recharge your passion.

Meaningful Work

Feel good about making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families so that they are empowered to thrive!

Employee Benefits

CASA Mental Health offers a competitive benefit and pension package for employees, including a flexible spending account, access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program, and more!

Accommodation Requests

CASA Mental Health values diversity and inclusivity within its staff, recognizing the enrichment it brings to our organization and community. We actively strive to eliminate barriers and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We offer accommodations for applicants through the entire recruitment process to ensure a fair assessment of your skills, knowledge and expertise. At CASA, we prioritize equitable and inclusive employment practices. We encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of meeting every qualification, as part of our dedication to diversity and accessibility.

Requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources via email at [email protected]

Privacy Advisor

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full Time

Privacy and Health Information

Mid Level

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.

Job Details

Salary: $76,960 – $95,680
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Edmonton or Calgary
Union: Exempt
FTE: 1.0 FTE (36.25 hours per week)
Status: Term (two-year contract)

About the Role
Privacy Advisor acts as subject matter experts and risk evaluators in interpreting and applying privacy legislation, standards and principles in a hybrid electronic information and health-care environment. Privacy Advisor acts as a liaison and consultant to clinical and business areas to ensure and promote the confidentiality of personal information.

The Privacy Advisor will:

Provide expert advice to internal staff, physicians and management on privacy legislation with an emphasis on analyzing privacy risk and application of privacy-conscious behaviours into clinical and operations support business workflows.
Facilitate and support the completion of privacy impact assessments to evaluate whether programs, services, projects and initiatives comply with privacy requirements and recommend mitigation strategies where necessary.
Assist in the development and delivery of CASA-wide privacy education, training programs and privacy awareness campaigns.
Review, update or develop policies to ensure compliance with privacy legislation.
Determine whether a privacy incident merits an investigation and constitutes a breach of the Health Information Act (HIA) or CASA information management policies.
Document and advise on privacy risk mitigation strategies.
Liaise with the Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) as required.
Assist in risk and audit assessments related to privacy, confidentiality and security.
Manage and complete requests for health information under the Health Information Act.
Maintain awareness of current privacy trends and legislative changes by monitoring federal and provincial legislation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Information Management, Information Science, Health Information Management or related field.
A minimum of two years of related information, access and privacy experience in a private or public sector environment or in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity.
Canadian Information Access and Privacy Professional (CIAPP), PACC Professional Certification (AAPP, CAPP, MAPP) or completion of the University of Alberta IAPP Program is an asset.
Certification in Health Information Management (CHIM) would be an asset
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, privacy protection, data security and other information privacy and security issues relevant in a health-care environment.
Knowledge of provincial and federal privacy legislation and requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of audit and privacy concepts, tools and methods.
Demonstrated communications, leadership, facilitation and coaching skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Closing Date: April 22, 2025
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-039

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