Stream 1: Senior ATIP Analyst / Stream 2: Analyst (PMD)

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

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.

*** VERY IMPORTANT NOTES***

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Experience and knowledge Qualifications, for both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION.

Your questionnaire answers should clearly identify your role in the noted example. A job title alone does not demonstrate that you have the requisite level of experience, so be sure to explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Additionally, please be sure to provide sufficient information regarding timelines & duration; scope of work; project or job complexities (as appropriate); etc. You MUST provide verifiable, relevant and concrete examples from your work history that clearly demonstrate how you acquired the required experience. Relevant and concrete examples MUST include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth and depth of your experience, as well as relevant timelines. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualification is met, or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

Failure to clearly demonstrate in your responses HOW you meet the screening criteria ( Essential Education Experience, Knowledge and ASSETS) may result in the rejection of your application. Inconsistencies in the application package MAY result in your submission being rejected.

In your PSRS questionnaire responses, clarity, coherence, conciseness as well as appropriate attention to detail (spelling, grammar and relevance to the factor being substantiated) WILL be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

When submitting your application, in addition to the screening questions related to the education and experience criteria (Essentials and / or ASSETS) you will need to ensure that you answer the questions that assess the merit criteria identified below in a maximum of 600 words. The WRITTEN COMMUNICATION will be assessed through your responses.

• Knowledge 1 – Knowledge of the Privacy Act and related jurisprudence
• Knowledge 2 – Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of agencies such as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• Ability 6 – Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources and provide advice on privacy questions (e.g.: collection, use and disclosure of personal information) (Stream 2 only)
• Personal Suitability 1 - Uphold integrity and respect (including Respect of Diversity)

Confidentiality:

You must complete the screening and assessment questions on your own and without assistance. Please do not discuss the questions with anyone, including other applicants. Any breach of confidentiality may jeopardize your candidacy in this selection process.

Duties

Stream 1– ATIP Division

Deliver privacy program and services to allow the public access to departmental documents; protect personal information held by the Department; and manage related projects. Process complex Privacy Act requests in keeping with the legislation. Contribute to the administration of the department’s Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) programs and services. Conduct research into evolving privacy issues and makes recommendations for decision-making purposes.

Stream 2 - Privacy Management Division

Our ideal candidate will look carefully at problems and provide innovative solutions to existing and emerging challenges. This person should be comfortable working autonomously and in a team setting to manage multiple complex files. They should be exceptionally resourceful, and have very strong research, communication and analytical skills.

Work environment

Are you interested in working at a cutting-edge organization that values both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provides rich career development opportunities and rewards innovation? Health Canada is among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 in addition to being recognized as Top employer for Young People since 2015 and as Best Diversity Employer since 2010! Don’t miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to get so much more on our award-winning team!

We offer an environment that is intellectually stimulating and supportive. We also offer an array of benefits and flexible work arrangements that can help you balance your work and private life. There is also lots of opportunity for personal and career development, through training, coaching, performance reviews, and language training.

Employees at Health Canada (HC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) work on initiatives that have a direct impact on the health of Canadians. We regulate the safety of food, drugs, consumer products and pesticides, lead work on major government priorities such as responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, tobacco control, tackling the opioid crisis, legalization and regulation of cannabis, advancing pharmacare – and much more.

Stream 1 – ATIP Division

Are you comfortable working autonomously and in a team setting to manage multiple complex files? Are you organized and client-oriented; enjoy seeing a case through from start to finish; have a knack for finding win/win solutions; are you a good communicator and can work well under pressure? If you are, a position with HC/PHAC’s Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) team may be right for you.

Stream 2 – Privacy Management Division

The Privacy Management Division (PMD), located within the Corporate Services Branch, serves both Health Canada (HC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is looking for a dynamic Senior Privacy Advisor.

PMD works closely with groups across HC and PHAC to advise on a wide variety of privacy matters, including risk identification and mitigation, to comply with the Privacy Act and related policies and directives. We are a small (but mighty!) team that works on interesting and diverse issues that touch all Canadians.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to fill two PM-04 positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis:
• Stream 1 - one (1) Senior ATIP Analyst, Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Division
• Stream 2 - one (1) Analyst, Privacy Management Division (PMD)

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various linguistic profiles and various tenures (Indeterminate, Specified Period, Deployment, Acting, Assignment, and Secondment) within Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. With the potential and possible use of this selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage persons seeking this type of position to apply.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Stream 1 and 2

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1 and 2

EXP1: Significant* experience in administering and interpreting the Privacy Act or other similar legislation (e.g. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPA), Personal Information and Protection of Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), etc.)

EXP 2: Significant* experience in analyzing and reviewing sensitive information, within the formalized privacy processes, for the purpose of making disclosure recommendations based on the Privacy Act or other similar legislation (noted above).

EXP 3: Significant* experience in negotiating information disclosures with dissenting parties, such as requesters, departmental officials, managers, third parties, or investigators.

Stream 2 only

EXP 4: Experience in drafting formal written material such as reports, briefing notes, and external correspondence.

*Significant is defined as the performing of these tasks as primary duties on a full-time basis for a period of two (2) years or 24 months.

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

Various language requirements
Stream 1 and 2

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
*Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
**English essential

*May be considered if there is an insufficient number of qualified candidates meeting the CBC/CBC imperative profile

**English Essential

**May be considered if there is an insufficient number of qualified bilingual candidates.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1 and 2

K1: Knowledge of the Privacy Act and related jurisprudence.

K2: Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of agencies such as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

ABILITIES

Stream 1 only

A1: Ability to analyze information and make recommendations for disclosure on sensitive requests.

Stream 1 and 2

A2: Ability to negotiate and recommend solutions or alternative courses of action to managers.
A3: Ability to plan work, set priorities and meet strict deadlines.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Stream 2 only

A6: Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources and provide advice on privacy questions (e.g.: collection, use and disclosure of personal information).

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Stream 1 and 2

PS1: Uphold integrity and respect (including Respect of Diversity)
PS2: Thinking things through
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

EDUCATION

Stream 1 and 2

AED1: Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution.

AED2: Completion of a certification in access to/freedom of information or privacy program (e.g.: University of Alberta Information Access and Protection of Privacy (IAPP) certificate program, or the Association of Access to Information and Privacy Professionals (AAPI), etc.).

Degree equivalency

Organizational Needs

Stream 1 and 2

Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian workforce.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Stream 1 and 2

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

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

Your résumé.

1.Reference checks will be sought.

2.An interview will be administered.

3.Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

4.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.

5.Please note that when this appointment process is finalized, all information will be posted on jobs.gc.ca. It is your responsibility to check for notifications on the jobs.gc.ca site to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion with the manager and/or recourse to be submitted to the Public Service Staffing Tribunal. We encourage candidates to register for Career Watch.

6.CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLY MISSING INFORMATION.

7.For this process, emails are the most efficient way to communicate with you.
CANDIDATES WHO APPLY TO THIS SELECTION PROCESS MUST INCLUDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT ACCEPTS EMAIL FROM UNKNOWN USERS (SOME EMAIL SYSTEMS BLOCK THESE TYPES OF EMAIL). If you do not wish to receive results by email and if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

8.Candidates that fail to confirm their attendance at our interview; we will consider this as you withdrawing from the process.

9. If a candidate is no longer interested in this position and has chosen to voluntarily withdraw, they must notify as soon as possible.

10.Candidates are advised that their interview will only be rescheduled under these exceptional circumstances:
o Medical reason with certificate
o Pre-arranged travel with proof
o Pre-scheduled training with proof
o Pre-arranged exam/interview for another Government of Canada staffing process with proof
o Death in the family

11.Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

12.Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

13.Please note that candidates are responsible for submitting their application by the closing date in order to be considered. No applications will be accepted once the deadline has passed.

14.Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/927/identify theorganization-responsible-for-recognition.canada.

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.