Senior Advisor

Update: The deadline to submit an application has been extended to July 8th, 2019.

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

Work environment

Employees of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) are passionate about privacy and work to protect and promote the privacy rights of individuals. The OPC is a small federal organization of approximately 200 employees that reports independently to Parliament. We may be small, but our office influences the lives of all Canadians. We oversee two privacy laws that span the private and public sectors, and our office acts as a public advocate for the privacy rights of Canadians.

Because of our size, new employees are able to integrate and gain access to our systems more quickly, and benefit from in-house compensation and IT support. There are also opportunities to expand or gain experience in a variety of areas. The ideal OPC candidate is interested in developing skills in a wide range of activities and enjoys working on a variety of projects. You may be interested in emerging technologies, the online world or human rights. As an employee, you would tackle interesting and important issues, so the work is meaningful and satisfying.

As an employee of the OPC, you would work in a modern LEED-certified building in downtown Gatineau with many amenities, including a locked bike room with lockers and showers and a beautiful kitchen. Bus routes and bike/jogging paths are nearby, as are gyms, shops, restaurants, a food court and cafés. The desks in our Workplace 2.0 environment are adaptable to your style. Like to work standing up or sitting down? You decide! You can also take advantage of our personal and career development offerings, such as training, coaching/mentoring, conferences and well-being activities such as yoga and meditation at work.

Organization-wide, we offer an environment that is intellectually stimulating and supportive. If you believe in making a difference by serving Canadians, an exciting career at the OPC may be for you.

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 linguistic profiles, various security profiles (Reliability Status, Secret), various tenures (Indeterminate, Term), 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
A degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant* experience in conducting research or gathering information, analyzing facts and formulating recommendations regarding complex** issues.
Significant* experience in delivering oral briefings and drafting written advice or reports to senior management***.
Significant* experience in applying and interpreting policies, legislation and regulations.
Significant* experience collaborating with internal and external partners or stakeholders.
Significant* experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Definitions:
* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience acquired over at least two (2) years within the last 5 years.
** Complex is defined as two or more of the following characteristics: high profile (attracting media or public attention), multi-jurisdictional, involving multiple stakeholders, high impact.
*** Senior management is defined as Director, DG or above.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Post-graduate or Law degree.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant* experience working in investigations or enforcement, in a regulatory environment (e.g., PIPEDA, Privacy Act, Access to Information, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, human rights legislation, Competition Act).
Significant* experience analyzing issues, programs or systems from a privacy perspective.
Significant* experience in negotiating resolutions or agreements between parties.

Definition:
* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience acquired over at least two (2) years within the last 5 years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
Analytical thinking
Ability to negotiate
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Uphold integrity and Respect
Achieve results
Oral and Written Communication

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

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 travel on occasion.
Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Various security clearance requirements

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.

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

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.

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.

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.