The Corporate Services Branch is looking for an energetic professional with FOI experience to process access to information requests by working. As the successful candidate you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders using highly developed analytical and interpersonal skills to provide great customer service and potentially predict, prioritize and solve complex or contentious access issues.
Note: Flexible work arrangements including may be considered.
About the job
You will:
• Administer the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIIPPA)
• Provide analysis and recommendations in conducting substantive reviews of records in response to freedom of information (FOI) access requests
• Assist the development of policy and procedure proposals related to the FIPPA
• Provide advice and training to Ministry staff on access and privacy issues to ensure compliance with FIPPA requirements
What you bring to the team
Freedom of Information Expertise:
• You have demonstrated knowledge and the ability to interpret and apply freedom of information legislation (e.g. FIPPA, MFIPPA) associated case law and precedents, and other access and privacy related legislation, directives, guidelines, and policies
• You have knowledge of current and emerging privacy and access theories, principles, trends, issues and solutions to provide advice and technical direction to resolutions
• You have knowledge of government records management processes and policies to ensure effective management and integrity of FOI records
Communication, Presentation, and Negotiation Skills:
• You have oral communication skills to discuss and provide information and advise to all levels of staff, deliver training and communicate with the public
• You have written communication skills to develop and present various materials such as, briefings, formal responses to requestors, reports and recommendation papers
• You have strong negotiation skills
• You have presentation and consultation skills to represent the ministry on committee and working groups and deliver training initiatives to managers and staff on FOI policy awareness
• You can participate in the mediation process to resolve issues and conflicts
Organizational and Analytical Skills:
• You can evaluate complex and sensitive information and anticipate risks and impacts on requests
• You can prioritize workload and ensure compliance within legislated timelines and manage a number of issues concurrently
• You have experience in records retention and data security within Information Management policies
Project Management and Research Skills:
• You have project management skills to effectively perform daily project activities and monitor project progress and timelines on multiple projects concurrently
• You have research skills to identify and apply relevant legislation and evaluate issues related to policy development and program implementation
Computer Skills:
• You have working knowledge of computer operations and software programs to track and process requests, prepare reports and presentations and conduct research
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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