Team Leader, Access to Information and Privacy

Important messages

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE.

Intent of the process

THE POSITION TO STAFF ARE LOCATED IN THE CORPORATE SECRETARIAT SECTOR IN GATINEAU. However, the process could be used to staff positions within the Public Service.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Experience working in the administration, interpretation and application of the Access to Information Act (ATIA) or the Privacy Act (PA), or the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) including any associated regulations or policies.

Experience in analysing and researching sensitive and complex requests pursuant to ATIA or PA or FOIA or PIPEDA.

Experience providing advice and recommendations to officials* on policy and procedural issues relating to the ATIA or PA or the FOIA or the PIPEDA.

Experience in the interpretation and application of ATIP or FOIA or PIPEDA policy instruments, or in the development of ATIP or FOIA or PIPEDA policies or procedures.

Experience as a team leader or mentor/coach for Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) or FOIA or PIPEDA analysts.

*Official is defined as Directors (or equivalent) or above.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFCIATIONS:

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (a baccalaureate or higher level degree)

Completion of a certification in access to/freedom of information or privacy.

Experience in developing and delivering presentations, information sessions or training sessions to a variety of audiences on ATIP,FOI or Privacy legislation, regulations and related government policies/directives.

Experience reviewing or developing Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with other institutions related to the sharing of personal information.

Experience in the use and administration of case management software or file management software.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
The position to staff is bilingual BBB/BBB. However, the process could be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts including related regulations.

Knowledge of the Treasury Board policies and directives related to Access to Information and Privacy.

ABILITIES:

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to analyse and make recommendation on complex** request to management.

Ability to supervise and manage a team.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.*

*Please note that the " Ability to communicate effectively in writing " will be evaluated throughout your application.

** Complex is defined as for example, as analysis of multiple exemptions including mandatory or discretionary exemptions with multiple stakeholders.

PERSONAL
SUITABILITIES:

Values and ethics.
Strategic thinking.
Engagement.
Leadership.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:

Indigenous Affairs and Northern Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. IN support of our strategy to achieve our reemployment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - The position to staff requires a secret status. However, the process could be used to staff positions with various security requirements.

Other information

(1) Reference checks may be sought.

(2) An interview may be administered.

(3) A test may be administered.

(4) You must provide proof of your education credentials.

(5) Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language or official languages of their choice.

(6) Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

(7) Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

(8) All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.