Advisor, Responsible Innovation & Data Ethics
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- Corporate Professionals
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- COV00056756 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Located in downtown Edmonton, One Twelve Campus is Covenant Health’s corporate office and home to many non-clinical departments. If you enjoy collaborating with various stakeholders to define privacy standards, enhance existing capabilities and manage associated risks, you will find purpose here. Our team provides subject matter expertise on privacy program excellence to drive performance, adoption and quality. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!
Description:
Reporting to the Manager, Information and Privacy, the Advisor, Privacy – Responsible Innovation & Data Ethics serves as Covenant Health’s primary operational leader for privacy by design in emerging technologies, data innovation, advanced analytics, and AI. The Advisor establishes and drives the organization’s privacy compliance approach for these domains—owning the privacy risk management framework, associated processes, toolsets, and operating mode – under the Health Information Act (HIA) and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). The Advisor will also conduct and oversee the full privacy impact assessment (PIA) lifecycle for qualifying initiatives; define standards and procedures that enable the responsible adoption of innovative technologies; embed privacy controls into enterprise data governance and implement a practical AI privacy governance program aligned with recognized frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001. They collaborate closely with various partners to ensure solutions meet Covenant Health’s policies and Alberta legislative requirements, while escalating significant risks and recommendations to the Manager. The ideal candidate will leverage their risk management, governance, reporting and continuous improvement experience to own the privacy impact assessment lifecycle and develop ongoing improvement initiatives. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Advisor
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Privacy
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-MAY-2026
- Date Available: 01-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Baccalaureate degree in Information Management, Health Informatics, Law/Legal Studies, Public Administration, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum of five years in privacy/data protection with hands‑on privacy experience. Demonstrated experience with hands on PIA development. Experience leading privacy work for advanced analytics, data platforms or AI solutions. Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) designated or willingness to obtain certification upon hire. Equivalencies in education and experience may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Ability to translate privacy legislation and regulatory guidance into practical, scalable controls for complex technical environments. Demonstrated understanding of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics to assess privacy and ethical risk. Demonstrated lead-without-authority experience, including facilitation of cross-functional working groups and coaching peers/champions. Demonstrated discretion with confidential issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with NIST AI RMF and awareness of ISO/IEC 42001; experience translating these into practical governance for AI or advanced analytics. Knowledge of POPA (formerly known as FOIP) and privacy program obligations. Strong communication, facilitation, and change‑enablement skills; ability to work cross‑functionally and with vendors. Experience in health care or regulated environments.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.