ANTICIPATORY // Junior ATIP Officer

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Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
• Candidates can create and manage their accounts in the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) and apply to job opportunities as long as an internet connection is available.
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• Candidates can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate, by responding to the preselection questionnaire, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications.

Duties

DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is looking to grow its Access to Information, Privacy and Personnel Records teams. As the institution which holds the historical records of the Government of Canada (GC), Access to Information and Privacy review are a key step before researchers can access LAC’s archival government holdings. Our team reviews millions of pages of records each year.

Given LAC’s mandate, the work of our ATIP Analysts is challenging, diverse and unique; you may review policy records from Transport Canada about the creation of seatbelt legislation, a Capital Case murder file, or material related to Canada’s security and intelligence efforts all in the same day. You may also review records supporting democratic rights (for example, LGBTQ2SI,and the rights of Indigenous communities). Our Personnel Records ATIP Analysts review thousands of requests from Veterans each year, in order to ensure they receive pensions and benefits in a timely way. You will be responsible for tracking statistics and may be asked to contribute to the writing of reports and procedures.

LAC is innovative as it applies ATIP legislation proactively (before a request is made) to the GC’s archival records using a risk-based approach called Block Review. Each year, LAC opens millions of pages of government records making even more archival material available for Canadians to conduct exciting research on a wide range of topics.

In addition, LAC is always looking to improve its digital workflows to better serve Canadians online, clearly and efficiently, in the way that they expect.

The work at LAC ATIP is challenging and the deadlines tight – but the reward is great! We work directly with a number of stakeholders across Government including Central Agencies, as well as with researchers from coast, to coast to coast. If you have a passion for Canadian history and client service, we are the team for you!

Looking towards the future, there are also short and longer-term opportunities for promotion within the LAC ATIP and Personnel Records teams at the PM-03, 04 and 05 levels.

The ATIP and Personnel Records team is currently located in the downtown core at 395 Wellington St. but is planning to relocate to LAC headquarters at 550 Place de la Cité in Gatineau in the coming months.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Library and Archives Canada. Tenures may vary according to the positions being staffed.

Once Library and Archives Canada has made their initial appointments, other government departments listed in schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act may use this pool to staff their needs in staffing across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to plan and organize own work
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to interpret and apply legislation
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgment
Reliability
Initiative
Suggests ways to improve procedures and systems
Reasoning

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

ASSET EDUCATION

A college or university level program or courses dealing with information management, access to information or privacy, legal services and research into documents or paralegal services, archival studies, or other relevant programs or courses.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCES

Experience working in an Access to Information/Freedom of Information or Privacy team and applying legislation in this context.

Experience working in an archives, on an Information Management team, in the Federal Government or other governmental organization.

Experience working with Access Pro Case Management software.

Experience conducting research in an archives.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act

Tests

Cognitive Ability - Level 1

Applicants must complete the Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1 as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses general problem solving and reasoning ability. You will have 60 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

The General Competency Test: Level 2 (GCT-314) will be be administered. 

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.