Corporate Services Advisor (ATIP Centre of Expertise)

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Are you looking for a change? Do you have three or more years of experience and functional expertise with Access to Information and Privacy Act (ATIP) or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)? Do you have some supervisory and/or management background?

Western Economic Diversification Canada is inviting applications from a highly motivated individual who meets the above criteria and seeks an opportunity to learn firsthand about a federal government corporate environment. In this exciting position located in Edmonton, you will be advising and responding to requestors from across Canada, providing expert advice to senior management and departmental staff, ensuring best practices from your indepth knowledge of legislation, and industry policies and standards, and liaising with other departments and central agencies as required. This position is open to individual who are interested in a term assignment, secondment or interchange*.

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation. Our headquarters are in Edmonton and we have regional offices in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and a Policy and Strategic Direction Office in Ottawa.

* Interchange Canada facilitates temporary assignments for employees of other sectors or levels of government.

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)

Successful completion of secondary school education according to provincial/territorial standards or a combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience managing activities related to Access to Information and Privacy Acts or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Experience providing strategic support, analysis and advice to senior management (on ATIP or FOIP issues and/or program delivery).

Experience developing policies and guidelines for legislative compliance, including Privacy Impact Assessments and other activities related to ATIP or FOIP.

Experience researching and interpreting ATIP or FOIP case law and reviews.

Experience processing complex and sensitive requests for information under the Access to Information and Privacy Acts, as well as consulting and negotiating with third parties, other levels of government, and requestors to resolve ATIP files.

Experience developing and delivering training and awareness sessions (related to ATIP or FOIP).

*Significant is defined as having performed the full-time duties of the job for a period of three years or more.

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

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position.

Completion of the International Association of Privacy Professionals or Information Act and Protection of Privacy Certificate Program or equivalent.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the use of ATIP or FOIP software or similar software applications.
Experience delivering training.
Experience supporting HR Programs such as recruitment, onboarding and/or awards and recognition.

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

English essential

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Knowledge of the Access to Information and Privacy or FOIP Acts regulations and policies.
Knowledge of principles and theories associated with information management to advise on appropriate use, protection and disclosure under ATIP or FOIP.
Knowledge of case law, legal precedents, jurisprudence and past decisions of the Information/Privacy Commissioners for invoking exemptions and exclusions, and recommending options.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication (Oral and Written)

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel.

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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.

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Preference

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

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