Freedom of Information Advisor

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:

• Managing formal information access requests from start to finish, reviewing materials, seeking clarification of requests, identify applicable exemptions/exclusions, and ensuring the process meets regulatory timelines.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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