Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer

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Work environment

Would you like to…
• Start an engaging career in a growing, evolving field?
• Have a variety of tasks and work in a fast-paced environment?
• Support an organization committed to justice, integrity and protecting Canadians?

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada is looking for people like you to join the Access to Information and Privacy Office. We offer the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging files "ripped from the headlines," with all the advantages of working for a small department in a great downtown location.

As the ATIP Officer and a member of the team, you will:
• Learn how we protect the privacy of individuals and how Canadians can access information about the Government of Canada.
• Gain first-hand insight into how a government program operates.
• Get to know the criminal law justice system.
• Develop your analytical and research skills.
• Support and collaborate with your colleagues.
• Communicate directly with the public as well as senior officials within the organization.
• Help us improve, plan, and carry out new policies.

Becoming an ATIP Officer is a rewarding career path in the federal public service. As the ATIP Officer at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, you will have room to grow within your role and plenty of learning opportunities to help you build a strong foundation.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions.

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
- A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
- Experience analyzing and synthesizing information from various sources.
- Experience in providing guidance and/or recommendations.
- Experience in preparing correspondence or reports.

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

Asset Qualification - Education
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualifications - Experience
- Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation or policies.
- Experience in the interpretation and application of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
- Experience working in a legal environment.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act.

Competencies
- Attention to detail.
- Thinking things through.
- Showing initiative and being action oriented.
- Demonstrating integrity and respect.
- Working effectively with others.
- Communication.

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

Organizational Needs
- The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

Operational Requirement
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, on occasion.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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