Overview
Senior Access to Information and Privacy; ATIP Officer Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at National Research Council Canada
Position: Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer
Priority and Employment Equity
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
Location and Classification
City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Corporate Secretariat
Classification: AS-4
Tenure: Continuing
Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Work Arrangements
Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required.
To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.
Notes:
- There are screening questions to complete as part of your application. Please read the instructions carefully.
- Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the experience factors listed on the poster. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
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The role
We are looking for a Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer to support our Corporate Secretariat Branch. The Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The Senior ATIP Officer provides services in all areas related to the administration of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts and contributes to ensuring that the NRC meets its statutory obligations with relation to this legislation.
As a key member of a small (7 person) ATIP team, the Senior ATIP Officer works closely with the ATIP Manager and Coordinator on all files, and liaises with internal and external parties to coordinate the effective completion of requests and resolution of issues. The Senior ATIP Officer processes complex requests; develops and implements processes and procedures, prepares files and responds to complaints that emerge from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and the Office of the Information Commissioner;
and works on a range of projects such as ATIP electronic case management system enhancements and training activities.
Screening criteria
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
Education
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Formal training in ATIP legislation and policies would be considered an asset. For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency.
Exper…
Title: Senior Access to Information and Privacy; ATIP Officer
Company: National Research Council Canada
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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