Senior Advisor / Manager

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Only on-line applications will be accepted.

Duties

- Lead and support business advisory consultations and proactive engagements conducted by the OPC to promote compliance with Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/P-8.6/
- Conduct research and environment scans to identify promotional opportunities and develop business advisory activities to achieve program goals.
- Communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders to develop relationships, opportunities and strategies to effectively deliver services.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on complex business advisory cases and, guide and mentor OPC staff on promotional matters relating to business advisory functions.
- Carry out exhibits and conduct speaking engagements to support the OPC’s Outreach Strategy.
- Provide advice and recommendations to senior management on complex cases, existing/emerging privacy issues and program delivery and performance matters.

Work environment

The Business Advisory Directorate is located in Toronto, ON. The successful candidate may be located in either Toronto or at OPC’s headquarter in Gatineau, Québec.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging and dynamic career in the federal Public Service, then we’re looking for you!

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 opportunities 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 the above-mentioned position and similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various security profiles (reliability, secret, top secret), various tenures (indeterminate, specified period) using various staffing activities (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment) for positions with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and within the public service.

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
Degree from a recognized university

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience in conducting research, analyzing facts and formulating recommendations on complex issues
Experience in delivering briefings and drafting written advice and reports on complex issues
Experience in applying, interpreting and advising on privacy laws, policies, regulations and general data management practices.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Privacy Principles and Ethical issues and considerations in personal information and data management

Ability
Ability to analyze information from multiple sources and formulate clear and concise recommendations under tight timeframes
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work both independently as well as in team settings

Personal Suitability
Leadership
Initiative
Dependability

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

Asset - Certification
Privacy certification or personal information management credentials from a recognized institution or organization

Asset - Experience
Experience conducting research or analysis involving privacy issues
Experience in engaging in consultations or negotiations with businesses on matters that involve the collection, use and disclosure of personal information
Experience in assessing/evaluating privacy risk and providing advice and recommendations on risk mitigation strategies
Experience providing privacy-related advice to senior management

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
Ability and willingness to work overtime when required
Ability and willingness to travel on occasion

Conditions of employment

Security clearance
Reliability status

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

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.

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, 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.