Senior FOI Advisor

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that will allow you to showcase your strong analytical and research skills? If so, the Ministry of Transportation's Freedom of Information & Privacy Unit is looking for you to join their team to help manage the large and complex information access requests that are made under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

The Ministry
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) strives to be a world leader in moving people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably, to support a globally competitive economy and a high quality of life. MTO focuses its efforts on five key strategies: 1. Increase transit ridership by working with our partners to make transit an attractive, affordable alternative by expanding services and promoting integration. 2. Promote a multimodal transportation network to support the efficient movement of people and goods. 3. Promote road safety and remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America by improving safety and security for all road users through enforcement, education, legislation & regulation. 4. Improve Ontario's highway, bridge & border infrastructure through strategic investments. 5. Integrate the principle of sustainability into the ministry's decision making, programs, policies & operations by implementing the ministry's sustainability strategy & continuing to build awareness.


Information Management Services Office

The Information Management Services Office (IMSO) is responsible for coordinating the ministry's information services, ensuring its compliance with relevant legislation, and meeting its open government commitments. The FOI & Privacy Unit manages all requests for access to ministry records made under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The unit provides advice on protecting sensitive and personal information and investigates privacy breaches or complaints. The Records and Information Management (RIM) Unit provides advice, training and leadership regarding information management and best practices. Other services include facilitating the annual disposition of records, coordinating transfer and retrieval of semi-active records from off-site storage.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
•Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role.

NOTE :
- Flexible work arrangements including telework (remote work) may be considered.

- Depending on the successful candidate the position may work from any of the mentioned locations.

OPS 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.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and 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.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this challenging role, you will:
• Plan and coordinate comprehensive research, analysis and investigations for the management of privacy issues and information requests
• Manage large and complex access requests
• Evaluate FOI policies and programs
• Plan and lead concurrent policy projects as well as prepare reports and materials
• Mediate appeals issues
• Deliver access and privacy training and establish effective partnerships with clients and stakeholders
• Provide strategic advice to senior management

How do I qualify?

Ability with Legislation:

• You are able to interpret and apply the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and regulations, privacy guidelines and related policies

Analytical, Research and Problem Solving Skills:

• You have strong analytical skills to conduct risk assessments of access or privacy issues and develop strategic approaches, concepts and policies
• You have excellent research and investigative skills to identify contentious issues, research case law and investigate privacy breaches and complaints
• You can solve complex problems
• You are well organized and can plan and manage a large case load and complex projects

Communication and Interpersonal:

• You are able to build and maintain effective working relationships
• You can prepare and deliver presentations
• You are able to negotiate solutions and fee structures
• You can communicate in a clear and concise manner to provide advice and brief ministry staff and senior officials
• You are able to work independently or in a team

Ministry and Adult Education Knowledge:

• You are able to gain knowledge of ministry organization, statutes, programs and mandate
• You can understand complex processes to provide strategic advice, recommendations and briefings
• You have knowledge of adult education techniques to deliver training to staff and senior management

OPS 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.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and 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.

Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, June 23, 2023 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.