Adjudicator

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Want a truly enriching career?

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario is an independent officer of the Legislature with a multifaceted mandate in the areas of access to government held information, access to one's own personal information and health records, and privacy protection. We have openings for an Adjudicator in our Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division.

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About the job

As an Adjudicator you will be:

Deciding matters under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA). Applicants should highlight any relevant experience with any of these pieces of legislation in their cover letter.

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What you bring to the team

How do I qualify?

As a successful candidate, you have experience adjudicating in an administrative tribunal setting, having proven ability to interpret and apply concepts under complex legislation. You have experience of performing in a time-sensitive, caseload-driven environment that is subject to a high degree of scrutiny from the media and the public. You have well-developed writing skills; experience in FIPPA/MFIPPA/PHIPA/CYFSA and in the interpretation and application of complex legislation; familiarity with administrative law concepts applicable to the exercise of statutory decision-making authority; excellent analytical skills; aptitude for impartial adjudication and well-developed communication/ interpersonal skills.

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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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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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What we offer

•Commitment to continuous learning and developmental opportunities for all its employees.
•Work with an innovative and high performing organization committed to creating a positive organizational culture and highly dedicated to its mission of advancing the privacy and access rights of Ontarians.
•A defined benefit pension plan (optional for temporary employees)
•Comprehensive Health Plan, and Life and Disability Insurance. (for permanent employees)

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Additional information:

Note:

• Compensation Group:
  This position is represented by the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO).
  
  Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
  
  Traditional schooling is only one of many paths to knowledge and experience. If you are interested and feel you are a good fit for the role, please apply. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
  
  We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening, or an interview, will be contacted.
  
  • Qualified List Information:
  o A list of qualified candidates will be established for the Adjudicator position in the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and will be in effect for twelve (12) months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.
  
  • Hybrid Work:
  o The IPC is a hybrid work environment. We ask Adjudication team members to attend our Toronto office (2 Bloor Street East) a minimum of 5 days per month.
  
  To apply:
  1. Apply through our Careers Page: :Click here to apply
  2. Include your cover letter and resume
  3. Please submit a writing sample along with your cover letter
  
  The deadline to apply is November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Information collection notice

We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.

Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number).

If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contact us.