Job Description
Altis Recruitment is grateful to partner with an organization within the Broader Public Sector to support the recruitment of a Freedom of Information Advisor. This position will work in a hybrid capacity out of the team's North York office, 3 days a week. This is a 7 month contract opportunity working until the end of March. The position will be working to support formal access-to-information processes within a broader governance and compliance environment. This is a great opportunity to work with a team that plays a key role in transparency, records oversight, and compliance.About the Role:This position is part of a governance-focused group supporting internal oversight, corporate policy, and compliance matters. The successful candidate will manage incoming information access requests, help interpret legislative obligations, and contribute to process improvements.Key Responsibilities:Partnering with internal teams and legal contacts to gather information, clarify scope, and make decisions.
Providing practical advice to team leads and staff about FIPPA compliance, FOI processes, and risk management related to information access requests.
Staying current on guidance and precedent related to privacy law, disclosure, and recordkeeping.
Leading requests during absences of senior staff and flagging any complex or sensitive issues to leadership.
Supporting internal training efforts and materials related to compliance with records and information practices.
Monitoring and reporting key stats weekly and monthly to ensure timely handling of all files.
Participating in department-wide initiatives or special projects related to agency oversight or operations.
Relevant post-secondary education (e.g. law, policy, information management, public admin), plus hands-on experience supporting access-to-information or privacy processes.
Working knowledge of the applicable privacy and information legislation (Ontario provincial level) and how it’s applied in practice.
Strong analytical and research skills to support sound decision-making and risk assessment.
Experience reviewing records, identifying sensitive content, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Clear writing skills for communicating decisions, policies, and training materials.
Comfort handling sensitive/confidential files with professionalism and good judgment.
Proficiency with tools like MS Office, Adobe, and case/file tracking systems.
Strong coordination and time management skills
Freedom of Information Advisor • North York, ON
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