Analyst, Access to Information and Privacy

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How to apply

CANDIDATES MUST APPLY ONLINE.

A video with instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://youtu.be/0GW7P3g9hhI

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset) by responding to the screening questions in the online application.

Please note that for the experience qualifications (Essential and Asset) it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide clear, concrete and detailed examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement.

Clear, concrete and detailed examples are defined as illustrations in which you fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing. This detailed contextual information will be used by the board members reviewing your submission to assess whether you have sufficient experience in a relevant field to complete the tasks which will be assigned to you should you be considered for this position. This is similar to what would be expected of you when asked to provide a concrete example of a particular situation in the context of an interview.

Finally, if the examples you provide speak of experience that was acquired in a team setting, please be specific as to your exact role within this team as it is your experience the board will be looking to assess and not that of your team.

Lack of clear, concrete and detailed examples may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate
examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. 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.

Duties

Delivers access to information and privacy (ATIP) program services which provide public access to departmental records and protect personal information held by the Department and manages program related projects. Specializes in handling complex, contentious and sensitive requests for information involving third party business information, difficult, controversial or political issues.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this poster will be to fill three (3) indeterminate positions. Applicants should be aware that this selection process may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures (Indeterminate, Specified Period, Deployment, Acting, Assignment, Secondment) within Health Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
- Secondary School Diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- A minimum of two years experience in interpreting and applying the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act within a designated federal Access to Information and Privacy office; OR a minimum of two years experience in interpreting and applying a similar legislation (e.g. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPA)) within a designated municipal, provincial or territorial FOIPA office.
- A minimum of two years experience in processing requests for access to information (or similar legislation such as freedom of information) including recommending and applying exemptions.
- Experience using access to information or freedom of information-related software such as Electronic Document Information Management System (EDIMS), Laserfiche, Access Pro Case Management (APCM), Access Pro Redaction (APR), etc.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Education:
- Degree or certification from a recognized post-secondary, college or university with a specialization in access to information and protection of privacy, public administration, law or another field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Operational Requirements:
Able and willing to work overtime on short notice, if required.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, including their related regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of federal departments and central agencies in the context of the Access to Information and the Privacy Act.

Abilities:
- Ability to analyze information and make recommendations
- Ability to plan work, set priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitabilities:
- Judgment
- Team Player
- Dependability
- Client Focus
- Effective Interpersonal Relationships
- Respectful of Diversity

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

A written exam will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Management could appoint a candidate on an acting basis as an administrative measure to staff a position. An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this appointment process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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 and to update their personal information when it changes.

Candidates who apply to this appointment process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their e-mail regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE PSRS SYSTEM. Do not e-mail, fax, or mail in hard copy documents.

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.