Title: Privacy and Information Governance Associate
Division: Information Management
Affiliation: Non-unionized
Site: Moose Factory, ON
Reports to: Director of Health Information & Chief Privacy Officer
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Privacy and Information Governance Associate. Life at WAHAA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.
#WeAreWAHA What We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
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Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of confidentiality and healthcare data practices
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Able to interpret legislation and support privacy operations
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Comfortable working across departments to improve registration, documentation and compliance
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Interested in advancing a career in health information governance
What You’ll Do
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Support investigations and documentation of privacy breaches
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Contribute to privacy audits
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Assist with in-person privacy training
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Help maintain privacy logs and internal training materials
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Assist with documentation quality reviews and chart audits
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Work with HIM, IT, and clinical departments to improve data integrity
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Support WAHA’s accreditation and digital health strategy from a privacy and quality lens
What You Bring
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Diploma or degree in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, or related field is required
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Working knowledge of PHIPA and Canadian health privacy legislation
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Willing to obtain Certified Information Privacy Professional certificate
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
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Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
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Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
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A northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
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Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
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Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $56,394.00 - $64,350.00
Competition #: 2026-144
This job posting is for a new vacancy.
Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.
As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. 