Senior Compliance Analyst, Access & Privacy

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1801
CLOSING DATE: August 27th, 2026 @ 11:59pm MST

INFORMATION, RISK & COMPLIANCE

The Senior Compliance Analyst – Access & Privacy provides advanced analytical, advisory, investigative, research, reporting, legislative interpretation, and operational support for the College's access to information, privacy, and legislative compliance programs. Reporting to the Compliance Consultant and POPA & ATIA Coordinator, this role supports the College's legislative, regulatory, and policy obligations through a practical, solution-focused, and customer-focused approach.

As a member of the Information, Risk & Compliance team, the Senior Compliance Analyst works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure privacy de-risking is built into initiatives, projects, programs, products, and operations by design. This role conducts privacy and legislative compliance investigations, processes access to information requests, provides access and privacy advisory services, and supports the College's overall compliance framework through research, analysis, monitoring, training, and continuous improvement.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Complete simple to complex Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), identify privacy risks, threat mitigations, and emerging areas of intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and privacy protection.
• Conduct privacy incident assessments and investigations, analyze root causes and contributing factors, and provide recommendations to resolve incidents and complaints.
• Assess, track, and report on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) events, data security classifications, Personal Information Banks (PIBs), and privacy-related processes.
• Process privacy consent reviews, information sharing agreements, personal information corrections, and submissions to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC).
• Support activities related to simple to complex Access to Information Act (ATIA) requests, including records collection, assessment, redaction, correspondence, fee estimates, and complaint investigations.
• Provide technical and non-technical advice on access to information and privacy legislative requirements, processes, and controls to support consistent application across the College.
• Lead and support legislative compliance investigations, monitor activities, and analysis of legislative changes that may impact the institution.
• Conduct legislative research, prepare impact analyses and summary updates, and support the College's overall legislative compliance program.
• Identify process gaps and workflow improvements to strengthen access, privacy, and legislative compliance programs and align with legislative requirements and best practices.
• Support the development of training, reports, governance instruments, tools, and resources while mentoring and coaching junior analysts.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in information studies, Public Policy, Archives Studies, Library Studies, Political Studies, Political Science, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in any of the following would be an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Privacy certification/designation (e.g. CIPP, CIPT); security certification/designation (e.g. CISSP, CompTIA Security+); records and information management certification/designation (e.g. CIP, CRM, IGP).
  • Information Access and Protection of Privacy (IAPP) certificate from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution or a recognized professional association.
    
• Minimum four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the research, analysis, interpretation, and application of access and privacy legislation and municipal, provincial, and federal legislation.
• Knowledge of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Access to Information Act (ATIA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), or similar access and privacy legislation.
• Experience with technical privacy concepts and demonstrated ability to apply privacy principles and risk management practices in operational environments.
• Strong investigative, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Privacy, security, records and information management certifications, Information Access and Protection of Privacy training, knowledge of PIPA, privacy regulations, AI governance, or legislative and parliamentary procedure are considered assets.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER? 

As a difference maker your bring

• Exercise professional judgment when assessing access to information, privacy, and legislative compliance matters and determining appropriate compliance approaches.
• Analyze complex and evolving legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements and translate them into practical, defensible compliance solutions.
• Conduct investigations, assess risks, identify mitigation strategies, and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain guidance materials, tools, processes, and controls that support consistent compliance practices across the institution.
• Provide consultative advice and knowledge-sharing support to internal stakeholders regarding access, privacy, and legislative compliance requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships with business areas, leaders, external stakeholders, government representatives, and third-party partners.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts while contributing to knowledge transfer, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work independently within established legislation, policy, and delegated authority while effectively escalating novel, high-risk, or complex issues when required.

SALARY: AUPE Band Level 10 | Senior Analyst II | $81,492 – $105,819 annually reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full time, permanent position with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). For more information regarding the AUPE Collective Agreement, please check out this link. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.