Access to Information & Privacy Coordinator
OntarioContractMiddle
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Microsoft OfficeCRM
Requirements
- Completion of Post Secondary education.
- Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C) and/or Certified Records Manager (CRM) or equivalent.
- Significant experience in one or more of the following: the management of FOI and privacy in a large public sector corporate environment; a law clerk role supporting a privacy function; or experience as an information coordinator or investigator with a privacy focus or as support for a privacy officer.
- Coursework and training related to freedom of information and privacy legislation.
- Knowledge of FIPPA/MFIPPA and related legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, interpretations and Information and Privacy Commissioner’s orders pertaining to Ontario is an asset.
- Ability to research Orders of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, legislation, and/or case law.
- Ability to identify and apply guiding principles to decisions relating to access to information requests.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, with occasional consultation for new or complex problems.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated experience using software programs such as Microsoft Office.
- Excellent customer service skills with an ability to exercise tact, courtesy and sound judgment.
Responsibilities
- Answer all written requests for access to information in accordance with Tarion’s Access to Information and Privacy Code.
- Verify the identity of requestors and confirm entitlements to requested information.
- Clarify access requests with requesters and respond to questions around Tarion’s Access to Information and Privacy Code.
- Review voluminous requests for reasonableness and work with requesters to reduce size and complexity.
- Send third-party notices to third parties where necessary.
- Search, locate, retrieve, review and sort requested records (electronic, paper, off-site).
- Conduct analysis, and vetting of proposed documents for privacy issues, and redact or otherwise address privacy issues.
- Coordinate and liaise with staff across all departments to ensure the completeness of records.
- Provide support to other departments with respect to disclosure and records management obligations.
- Solicit advice from Legal Counsel on privacy issues and disclosure concerns.
- Prepare and deliver formal responses to access requests.
- Compile Access to Information Inquiry Statistical Reports and prepare regular reports for submission to leadership team and board committees.
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