Specialist, Risk and Privacy

Posting Dates:
February 2, 2026 to February 8, 2026

The Risk and Policy Office mas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) supports all programs and services in accordance with applicable provincial and federal laws. Our facility is a fully accredited hospital serving the City of St. Thomas and all seven municipalities within the County of Elgin. STEGH offers a full range of services, including outpatient care, diagnostic imaging, inpatient acute care, emergency services, post-acute care, and regional satellite services.

To achieve the best health outcomes for patients, our hospital continually seeks innovative ways to deliver services, engage with patients and the community, invest in its people, and collaborate with health care partners.

Join a team that strives to create a positive, compassionate patient experience in a high-performance setting.

Reporting to the Manager of Risk and Policy, the Risk and Privacy Specialist plays a critical role in strengthening organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting safe, high-quality patient care. With a primary focus on enterprise and clinical risk management, this role assists in proactive risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring activities across the organization. The Specialist also provides specialized privacy expertise to support compliance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and related legislation.

Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the Specialist supports a culture of safety, accountability, and privacy protection.

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a related health discipline or equivalent with a health focus
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada Designation
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Ability to gather high quality data, analyzing and problem solving while upholding standards across the organization
• Knowledge in developing automated processes, programs and functions to compile data to reduce human error and save time
• Knowledge of the following: HIM Policies and Procedures; PHIPA; IPC: FIPPA; PIPEDA, Privacy Policy
• Ability to work with internal as well as external stakeholders (ie. Regional Privacy Resource – LHSC)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging, informative and well-organized presentations
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing/continuous professional development
• Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently, utilizing critical thinking skillset
• Demonstrated acceptable performance record
• Excellent attendance record

• Ability to deal with the occasional difficult or challenging situation
• Experience working in an ever—changing environment
• Experience in a healthcare setting in Privacy and/or Risk Management

• Enrollment in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to our dynamic Health and Wellness 360 program including an onsite social worker
• Regular activities on site such as yoga and stretching, mindful sessions and much more
• Access to the Hospital gym and an exercise circuit
• An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
• Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard

The successful candidate will work Monday – Friday (37.5 hours weekly) with a willingness to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the Hospital.

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization