Privacy Specialist

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Closing Date : January 7th 2026 at 4 : 00 PM

DataNB

At DataNB we offer a creative dynamic and meaningful work environment where all team members are valued. We inform effective practices programs and policies in New Brunswick and beyond through collaboration monitoring robust evaluations and knowledge transfer. We are engaged in a wide variety of research / evaluation projects in health education and other social sciences sectors.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time (1-year) Term Fredericton On-Campus

Standard Work Hours : Mon - Fri 8 : 15 am - 4 : 30 pm 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range : $54015 - $70220 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Privacy Officer the Privacy Specialist supports DataNBs compliance requirements following frameworks such as strategic privacy by design and the Five Safes throughout the data life cycle. This position plays an integral role to the governance framework application for DataNB to ensure legislative compliance and ongoing operation.

• Conduct privacy impact assessments on incoming data sets and review of data sharing agreements.
• Review Data Access Requests forms for privacy data compliance.
• Review of research outputs for privacy protection and risk of harm to data subjects.
• Applying Data NB retention schedules
• Support the goals and missions of HDRN Canada through project management and oversight for pan-Canadian administrative data privacy initiatives.
• Develop data privacy tools and presentations for a wide variety of audiences such as the public government decision makers and researchers.
• Participate in regional and national working groups.
• Develop briefing notes reports etc. as necessary.
• Participate in committees related to data access ethical data practices and legislation compliance and needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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A little bit about us

University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC / PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 54015 - 70220