Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer

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The role

We are looking for a Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer to support our Corporate Secretariat Branch. The Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Senior ATIP Officer provides services in all areas related to the administration of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts and contributes to ensuring that the NRC meets its statutory obligations with relation to this legislation.  As a key member of a small (7 person) ATIP team, the Senior ATIP Officer works closely with the ATIP Manager and Coordinator on all files, and liaises with internal and external parties to coordinate the effective completion of requests and resolution of issues.

The Senior ATIP Officer processes complex requests; develops and implements processes and procedures, prepares files and responds to complaints that emerge from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and the Office of the Information Commissioner; and works on a range of projects such as ATIP electronic case management system enhancements and training activities.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Formal training in ATIP legislation and policies would be considered an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Recent and significant* experience interpreting and applying provisions of access to information and privacy (ATIP) legislation in a government context.
• Experience in providing advice and guidance to senior management on ATIP and promoting ATIP policies in a government organization.
• Experience in reviewing and updating procedures and guidelines for the administration of ATIP.
• Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders, partners and clients

*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of three (3) years. 

Condition of employment

Secret Clearance
A thorough security clearance process will be applied. 

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process. 

Language requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of ATI legislation and related TBS guidelines, policies and procedures, the role of the Information Commissioner, legal precedents and opinions affecting ATI requests.
• Knowledge of Privacy legislation, and related TBS guidelines, policies and procedures, the role of the Privacy Commissioner, legal precedents and opinions affecting privacy requests.
• Knowledge of Government of Canada structures, organizational entities, and decision-making processes. 

Behavioural competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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Compensation

From $78,167 to $91,895 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete examples.  In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.  Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application.  Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
• Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application.
• This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously; however, first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.