Senior Specialist, Access to Information (Legal Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Title :

Senior Specialist, Access to Information (Legal Services) (Telework / Hybrid)

Status of Employment :

Permanent

Position Language Requirement :

English, French

Language Skills :

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - B - Intermediate), French (Speaking - B - Intermediate), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)

Work at CBC / Radio-Canada

At CBC / Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date :

2024-06-19 11 : 59 PM

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your role

Reporting to the Director, Access to Information, as a senior member of the ATIP team, you will be called on to provide strategic advice to all levels of CBC / Radio-Canada on the Corporation's obligations under both the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, and perform other duties as assigned.

These duties include being responsible for the preparation of annual reports to Parliament, the preparation and publication of the Corporation's proactive disclosure materials, and the management of any complaint files that are before the Office of the Information Commissioner.

You will also manage any incoming requests made pursuant to the Privacy Act and assist on an as-needed basis with any requests received under the Access to Information Act.

We are looking for a candidate with the following :

• University degree and / or training in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7 - 10 years of experience in the administration of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts
• A thorough knowledge of Access to Information and Privacy Acts, and their respective Regulations
• Familiarity with OIC regulations and procedures
• Familiarity with Parliamentary Reporting requirements, including statistical analysis
• Must be bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written.
• Strong research and analytical skills and ability to apply those skills to deal with ATIP requests
• In-depth knowledge of various computer programs, including : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, Intranet and electronic mail and ATIP software.
• Ability to be diplomatic, tactful, persuasive, and discrete.
• Ability to organize their work.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership on complex ATIP files
• Ability to understand and reconcile competing interests

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC / Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country.

That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster.

For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to redacted .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website.

All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest.

In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location :

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Work Schedule : Full time

Full time