INVESTIGATIVE. ANALYTICAL. BILINGUAL. BOOKWORM. ATIP Analysts, come play in the grey!

Important messages

You are investigative and inquisitive. An independent thinker who is curious and insightful. A self-motivated introvert (or extrovert, we don’t judge) and thrive in environments where the answer to most questions is “it depends.” Where the work could be repetitive, the deadlines tight, the priorities competitive and ever-changing. You are comfortable playing (and excelling) in the grey and can hit the playground running. Your keen interest in law goes beyond television shows. Solving puzzles and riddles are second nature to you. Most importantly, you love to read. Like really LOVE TO READ.

If this speaks to you, join our team of Junior ATIP Analysts.

As a Junior ATIP Analyst, you are responsible for analyzing important records prior to, and for safeguarding personal information from, disclosure. This is where your love for reading is crucial to your success as an Analyst. You will be reading a lot! Thousands of pages sometimes. This is also where you will apply your keen interest in law. Your work contributes to an open and transparent Government that is accountable to Canadians.

This is the foot-in-the-door opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Come in as sought after Junior ATIP Analyst and stay or move up the Health Canada ladder. Our leaders at all levels mobilize and support the continuous learning development of employees through the ATIP Developmental Program designed to help develop analysts from entry-level PM-01s to senior level PM-04s. We aim to offer a rewarding career as well as providing opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals. Your career path is yours to create and you can count on our support along the way.

So, what is ATIP?

The Access to Information Act and Privacy Act establish the public’s legal right to access most government information. Did you know that you can obtain your own personal information under the Privacy Act? You could be analyzing information about safety of food, drugs, consumer products and pesticides, tobacco control, opioid crisis, legalization and regulation of cannabis, advancing pharmacare, the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination and so much more.

Why choose us?

• Aside from being the one of the largest employers in the country, you, yes YOU, will contribute to making Canadians among the healthiest in the WORLD!
• Not ones to toot our own horn but we’ve been OFFICIALLY recognized for being a great employer. Check out why here https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-health-canada/
• Sought-after dental and health care benefits for you and your family, peace of mind through a defined pension plan and access to our Family and Employee Assistance Program are included
• We maintain a longstanding mental health and wellness strategy to build and sustain an inclusive workplace and we put our money where our mouth is with mental health practitioner benefits of up to $2000 per year
• We know you have a life outside of work. Our workplace is one that GENUINELY promotes and values work-life balance

Have we impressed you? Let’s get to work!

Take the time to read this advertisement from start to finish (including the “Other information” section). Skimming through it means you WILL miss important information

Prepare your résumé. Make sure that the education and experience criteria we are asking for is clearly reflected in your résumé, we love reading too!

Click on the “Apply online” button

Prepare yourself for the assessment phase. You will be asked for your proof of Canadian citizenship/Permanent Resident status and proof of education. If you do not have them, now is that time to start looking for them. If you obtained your diploma/degree outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of equivalency.

Did we miss something? You have questions? We have answers. Send us an email, we will respond.

Duties

In a typical workday, you will:

• Play a central role in fulfilling the responsibilities of the organization under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act;
• Analyze records, provide advice and guidance to the various groups in the organization who will be providing relevant records in response to ATIP requests;
• Conduct consultations within the department and with other government institutions and third parties, as required; and,
• Provide current information on the laws and obligations prescribed by them and, in general, participate in activities related to compliance with the requirements of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the process is to fill 12 permanent positions. We may also use this staffing process to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions at a similar group and level within the Federal Public Service.

Positions to be filled: 12

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• A successful Junior ATIP Analyst must be able to communicate effectively in writing. Show us you can do this by, well, writing. As part of your application, we’re asking you to pick a topic, any topic, and write about it using at least 200 words. We are not evaluating anything except for your ability to write. If you don’t write, we can’t evaluate and your application will be considered incomplete.

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

This is your must-have. Describe how you have it.

EDUCATION:

Do you have OR will you have obtained by August 31, 2022, a diploma or a degree in a technical field* of studies from a recognized post-secondary institution, relevant to the duties of the position such as, but not limited to: Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science, Library and Information Science, Information Management or Literature

*Technical field is defined as a college program or a university program that requires a minimum of three (3) years of full-time studies in order to graduate

Degree equivalency

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

These are your nice-to-haves. Describe how you have these in your application too! If we get a lot of applicants, we might decide to screen candidates based on one or more of these “nice-to-have” criteria.

EDUCATION:

Do you have OR will you have obtained by August 31, 2022, a degree in a technical field* of studies from a recognized post-secondary institution, relevant to the duties of the position such as, but not limited to: Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science, Library and Information Science, Information Management or Literature

*Technical field is defined as a university program that requires a minimum of three (3) years of full-time studies in order to graduate

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience analyzing issues and making recommendations
Experience interpreting or applying legislation or regulations

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
VERY IMPORTANT: ALL POSITIONS ARE BILINGUAL. As part of your application, you will complete a test of written expression and a test of reading comprehension to evaluate your proficiency in your second official language. You must obtain a level B, or higher, to move on to the next phase of the assessment process. Both tests will take place IMMEDIATELY after the closing date of this advertisement, be ready! Your oral interaction evaluation in your second official language will take place later on in the process

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES (This is so you know what we will be assessing at later stages)

Respectful of Diversity
Adaptability
Ability to Organize/Orchestrate
Client Oriented
Thoroughness
Judgement
Ability to Work in a Team
Ability to analyze complex situations
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - If you qualify in our process, and receive a conditional offer of employment, we will help you navigate the security clearance process.

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

VERY IMPORTANT: ALL POSITIONS ARE BILINGUAL. As part of your application, you will complete a test of written expression and a test of reading comprehension to evaluate your proficiency in your second official language. You must obtain a level B, or higher, to move on to the next phase of the assessment process. Both tests will take place IMMEDIATELY after the closing date of this advertisement, be ready! Your oral interaction evaluation in your second official language will take place later on in the process.

Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed at any point of the assessment process.

Operational requirements will vary depending on the position being staffed any may include the willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Health Canada is committed to increasing representation of Black employees and other racialized groups, Indigenous People, women and persons with disabilities. Health Canada would like its workforce to be reflective of the population it serves. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

Give yourself the best chance to succeed! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know if you have a functional limitation/ disability, which may affect your performance. For example, contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

Health Canada welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Health Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (temporary), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

WORK LOCATION
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of our employees are working remotely. We don’t know what the office of the future will look like yet, but given the nature of the work there may be flexibility in work arrangements. However, you should be aware that relocation to the National Capital Region will be required in the future.

Volume management strategies including random selection and top-down approach may be used at any step of the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.