Senior Privacy Advisor

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Only on-line applications will be accepted.

Please note it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is “met” or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each of the education and experience criteria (Essential Education and Experience, and Asset).

Duties

Are you interested in promoting privacy? Do you want to have a real impact on important privacy issues facing Canadians?

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada is looking for a Senior Privacy Advisor in its Government Advisory Directorate. The Directorate proactively promotes privacy across all Government of Canada institutions through active engagement and provision of advice relating to programs, initiatives and emerging issues that may impact the privacy rights of Canadians.

We are a small team that covers all government institutions. As a result, we work on interesting, important and diverse issues that touch all Canadians. We are seeking a motivated candidate that is comfortable working autonomously to manage multiple files with complex and varied issues. Our ideal candidate would have very strong research, communication and analytical skills.

The Senior Privacy Advisor role is responsible for:
• helping institutions to identify potential privacy risks in their programs and initiatives and providing advice on potential mitigation measures
• reviewing and analyzing Privacy Impact Assessments
• undertaking proactive stakeholder engagement through training sessions and other outreach activities
• researching and analyzing emerging issues that may impact privacy rights of Canadians
• undertaking on-site verification and advisory work through the conduct of Privacy Practices Reviews

Work environment

If you are looking for an EXCITING, CHALLENGING and DYNAMIC CAREER in the federal Public Service, then we’re looking for you!

Located in a brand new LEED building Downtown Gatineau, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (approximately 180 employees) is where people who are passionate about the privacy rights of others work to make a difference.

Across all occupational categories, we offer an environment that is intellectually stimulating and supportive. We offer a wide range of exciting careers that incorporate an array of benefits and flexible work arrangements that can help you balance your work and private life. And there are lots of opportunity for personal and career development, through training, coaching, conferences, performance reviews, and language training.

Intent of the process

This process may be used to establish a pool of candidates that may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various official language proficiency (Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, English Essential) various security profiles (reliability, secret, top secret), various tenures (indeterminate, specified period) using various staffing activities (indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment) for positions with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the Public Service.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant* experience conducting research and analysis on complex matters
Significant* experience in drafting formal written material such as reports, briefing notes, external correspondence and presentations
Significant* experience in developing and providing advice and recommendations to management on complex files

*Significant experience will be assessed based on the extent, the complexity and diversity of the work accomplished by the candidate across a range of files and/or projects

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English Essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to provide briefings and give presentations
Ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team environment
Ability to negotiate solutions to complex issues with partners and stakeholders
Ability to prioritize multiple projects/files to meet tight deadlines
Ability to synthesize a wide variety of materials on complex issues

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Team Player
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Initiative

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

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized university with a specialization in law, social sciences or another field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience analyzing issues, programs or systems from a privacy or security perspective
Experience in the interpretation or application of legislation and regulations, particularly relating to the Privacy Act, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, human or other rights-related issues
Experience in assessing systems, processes, legislation, regulations, policies or procedures against established criteria
Experience planning or engaging in stakeholder engagement, training or outreach activities
Experience engaging with stakeholders in a consultation, advisory or negotiation capacity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada is committed to Employment Equity. In order to ensure a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups provided the candidate meets all essential qualifications listed on the Statement of Merit Criteria and any applicable asset qualification(s).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional travel and overtime may be required

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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 written examination may be administered.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

It is to be noted that it is your responsibility to ensure that, during the life of this selection process, you communicate any changes related to your telephone number or e-mail address to the email address indicated on the poster. Failure to do so might exclude you from the selection process.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

For Public Servants, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later during the process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

THE OPC IS A FRAGRANCE FREE ENVIRONMENT.

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.