Our current Executive Director, Sara Neuert, will be leaving FIPA at the end of October, and FIPA is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable leader who is looking to make a difference in the world of information and privacy rights.
The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (BC FIPA) is a non-partisan, non-profit society that was established a quarter century ago to promote and defend freedom of information and privacy rights in Canada. Our goal is to empower citizens by increasing their access to information and their control over their own personal information. We serve a wide variety of individuals and organizations through programs of public education, public assistance, research, and law reform advocacy.
The Executive Director reports to and advises the FIPA Board of Directors, and currently oversees one full-time staff, occasional part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors. This position is accountable for the leadership of the organization, and for the communication and expansion of the organization’s messages and values.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The successful candidate will not only have the expertise and experience to manage and expand a non-profit group dedicated to civil liberties issues, but will also have the entrepreneurial bent and the positive, enthusiastic attitude necessary to help FIPA grow.
You are an excellent leader who can organize and supervise a team, work with a board of directors, Association members, and partners, build and contribute to coalitions of allies, and communicate with a range of audiences and stakeholders. You are a creative and critical thinker who can follow through on a strategic plan while responding to emerging issues. You are keenly interested in information and privacy rights, and you are familiar with current issues in these fields. You understand how these issues connect to broader debates about civil liberties, human rights, and democratic institutions. You possess a strong working understanding of the laws and policies that govern privacy rights and freedom of information, especially in BC, and you have experience using the law strategically, either as a lawyer or with substantial experience working with the tools of the Canadian legal system.
You will possess:
This is a full-time position based out of our office in Vancouver, B.C. Some travel required, possibly to Ottawa and/or Victoria.
BC FIPA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous people, people of colour, and LGBTQIA and individuals from other diverse communities to apply.
Individuals interested in this opportunity are asked to submit an e-mail outlining their interest in the position, with two attached files consisting separately of a cover letter and resume. Please include your name and the phrase “Application for Executive Director” in the subject line of the e-mail and send to BC FIPA at search@fipa.bc.ca.
No phone calls please. For questions about the position, please email FIPA President, Mike Larsen, at mike@fipa.bc.ca .
All attached files must be in PDF format only; other formats will not be accepted or considered. Files must not be locked or password protected, nor should they contain any hyperlinks. We will not consider any materials which require us to use a hyperlink to access.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Application Submission and Candidate Selection Timelines
BC FIPA is striving to have the Executive Director position filled by mid- to late October. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.
Additional Information Regarding Candidate Selection
Short-listed applicants should be prepared to participate in further interviews with members of the Selection Committee, either in person or via teleconference. Short-listed applicants should also be prepared to provide additional materials to the selection committee such as: