Clerk, Access to Information and Privacy

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

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately in the National Capital Region (Ottawa), applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures, security requirements and conditions of employment within CSC.

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

ED1: Successful completion of two years of secondary school.

EXPERIENCE

EE1: Experience in providing client service.
EE2: Experience inputting, retrieving and filing data in a computerized tracking system.
EE3: Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.

Degree equivalency

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

AE1: Previous experience in an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) office.

Degree equivalency

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

KNOWLEDGE

EK1: Knowledge of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, including their purpose and key components.

ABILITIES

EA1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
EA2: Ability to prioritize a heavy workload.
EA3: Ability to work effectively with others.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

EPS1: Discretion
EPS2: Reliability
EPS3: Judgement

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Successful candidates must meet this condition and keep this security level for the entire duration of their duties.

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

*Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualification, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting the asset qualification may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that the asset qualification could be used at the screening phase.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Please note that in addition to all assessment methods such as the application, exam, interview, correspondence and communication in relation to this selection process may also be used to assess certain qualifications.

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Applicants should check their email regularly.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Please note there are screening questions.

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.