Medical Information Specialist jobs in Toronto, ON

TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE

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Privacy Officer

Permanent Full-Time

Pay Rate: $81,476 - $97,286 Annually

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate patient flow through the health care system and ensure recovery for those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities. TGHC operates in 3 sites – the Main site (Church & Bloor St), Harbour Lights, and a Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & McNicoll. We are seeking a collaborative professional for a permanent full-time opportunity to contribute to our purpose and values – the Privacy Officer - who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families. At Toronto Grace, we live our values in all that we do and value our dedicated staff, volunteers, and physicians. This position is located at our 650 Church Street site.

Why join Toronto Grace?

• Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and interprofessional environment alongside the Chief of Staff and other patient care leaders

• Diverse and engaging practice including physician and health professional collaboration with multiple stakeholders and promotion of virtual care for patients and families

• Meaningful opportunity to influence organizational culture and drive forward innovation

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Convenient downtown Toronto location with additional experience supporting community-based satellite sites

Responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain the hospital's privacy program, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with PHIPA and other applicable privacy legislation.
• Investigate privacy breaches, complaints, and incidents, and coordinate required reporting.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and privacy audits.
• Provide privacy advice and guidance to leadership, physicians, staff, learners, and volunteers.
• Develop and deliver privacy education and awareness programs.
• Collaborate with Information Technology, Health Information Management, Legal, and operational leaders on privacy and information-sharing matters.
• Monitor privacy risks and prepare reports for senior leadership and the Board as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Health Information Management, Law, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare privacy, compliance, risk management, or health information management.
• Strong knowledge of PHIPA and healthcare privacy practices.
• CIPP/C, CIPM, CHIM, or similar privacy designation considered an asset.
• Privacy legislation expertise.
• Investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Qualified candidates may apply to:

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please apply to https://www.torontograce.org/work-volunteer/working-at-tghc/careers-tghc-2/. Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre: www.torontograce.org. We are a “Great Place to Work.” Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with a 4-year Commendation in 2025 by Accreditation Canada.

This is a vacant position.

Our Core values: Compassion, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation

Thank you for your interest in the Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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