ATIP Policy Consultant (x2) – David Joseph & Company

Job Title: ATIP Policy Consultant (x2)

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: Our government client requires the services of two ATIP Policy Consultant to support their Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) initiative which aims to meet legislative obligations outlined in the Government of Canada’s Access to Information Act and Privacy Act. Expectations and requirements have increased significantly in recent years, creating challenges in fulfilling these requirements. The Directorate has faced numerous challenges in the last years, many of which have been unpredictable and have had a negative impact on the public’s right ofaccess. The ATIP consultants will support the department as it aims to streamline and enhance its ATIP process. This contract begins this spring and will last for multiple years.Reviewing sensitive/complex files including personnel harassment complaints and discipline files;Analyzing, researching and reviewing of sensitive information within the formal ATIP process;Processing of complex ATIP files;Consulting with program managers, senior managers, legal counsel, the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Department of Justice and the Privy Council Office, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada as necessary, for the proper application of all provisions of related legislation and policy;Brief and advice senior government officials on ATIP related matters;Expressing and exchanging information in a clear and concise manner;Ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate people in a timely manner;Preparing reports for specific purposes;Analyzing, processing, researching and preparing responses to sensitive ATIP requests; andCoaching and /or training for Access to Information and Privacy related subject areas.Request Processing including the following:Processing ATI and privacy requests and files through various operational steps from tasking through to release;Providing specific direction for responding to requests and controversial issues relating to complex and sensitive matters, and establish principles for assisting applicants;Reviewing and analyzing records and recommend releases, procedures, and best practices when dealing with sensitive and complex requests;Providing advice and recommendations on current practices, legislation, policies and jurisprudence to support consistency and compliance in applying the legislation;Debriefing Senior Management on potential sensitive issues relating to requests.Complaints and Investigations including the following:Reviewing and analyzing complaints and the application of exemptions or exclusions.Handling of files in relation to litigation hold;Recommending and developing strategies in the course of investigations for resolving complaints;Providing advice and direction in responding to the recommendations and findings of the oversight bodies, namely the offices of the Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner; andRecommending and developing the best means of addressing complaints and investigations to facilitate and create efficiencies during the process, and a strategy on how to address the backlog of complaints;Collecting, creating, receiving and/or capturing information;Organizing, using, and/or disseminating information;Maintaining, storing and/or preserving information;Disposing of information;Coordinating of information storage requirements and interface with Information Technology;Providing document and records management;Coordinating Access to Information and Privacy Act requirements;Responsible for the efficient and systematic control of the creation, receipt, maintenance, use and disposition of records, including the processes for capturing and maintaining evidence for ATIP information about business activities and transactions in the form of records;Analyzing and reporting on the effectiveness of the implementation of information management standards;Identifying and analyzing content management issues and providing recommendations to management for improvement;Must HaveEnhanced Reliability or Secret Security ClearanceTen (10) years of experience within the last fifteen (15) years in processing, researching, preparing responses, as well as redacting ATIPrequests in an ATIP office.Three (3) years of experience within the last eight (8) years using Access Pro Case Management and Redaction software for processing Access to Information and Privacy requests.Experience managing files requiring negotiations with both internal and external clients and stakeholders, as well as requiring consultations with other Government Departments (Federal and/or Provincial) and third parties.

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