Information and Privacy Commissioner

Special Committee to Appoint an Information and Privacy Commissioner

Garry Begg, MLA, Surrey-Guildford, Chair

Renee Merrifield, MLA, Kelowna-Mission, Deputy Chair

The Information and Privacy Commissioner is a non-partisan, independent statutory officer of the Legislature who provides oversight and enforcement of BC’s freedom of information, privacy, and personal information protection laws.

The Commissioner is also designated as the Registrar of Lobbyists.

The Commissioner heads the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists, which share headquarters in Victoria.

The combined offices have an annual operating budget of $ million and approximately 50 full-time equivalent employees.

The successful applicant must have significant experience in the application of legal principles and provisions, leading sensitive and complex investigations, and the use of mediation and conflict resolution processes.

A law degree is an asset. The successful applicant must also have experience in senior public or private sector administration, communicating with the public, media, and senior officials, and working with and meeting the needs of diverse communities including Indigenous peoples.

The position requires demonstrated leadership abilities, including setting and achieving strategic organizational goals, building a respectful and inclusive workplace culture, and anticipating and implementing change management initiatives.

The successful applicant should also have a good understanding of information and privacy laws, including relevant legal and policy issues, and the principles of administrative and procedural fairness.

The appointment is for a term of six years, with the opportunity to be considered for reappointment for additional terms.

The salary is equivalent to the salary paid to a Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia.

The Committee welcomes applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, people of all genders and sexualities, people with disabilities, and other disadvantaged groups under the Human Rights Code.

All applications (CV and Cover Letter) should be received by email at the address below no later than 12 : 00 on January 19, 2024.

Although the Committee appreciates the interest of all applicants, only those who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

All applications received will be held in confidence.

Full responsibilities of the Information and Privacy Commissioner are outlined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection Act.

Responsibilities of the Registrar of Lobbyists are outlined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act.

For further information, please visit our website at or contact :

Parliamentary Committees Office

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Victoria, BC V8V 1X4

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