Senior Access to Information Advisor

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Job Title:

Senior Access to Information Advisor
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent (Multiple Positions)
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
Open till Suitable
Classification:
Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.2 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Civil Resolutions and Compliance Division in Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction is responsible for the province-wide administration of the Access to Information (ATI) Act. In addition, the division delivers the ATI program for Government of Alberta departments, and some of their agencies, boards, and commissions.

Are you skilled at interpreting legislation, navigating complex information, and providing sound advice on sensitive matters? Join our team as a Senior Access to Information Advisor and play a key role in supporting transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making across government.

Reporting to the ATI Coordinator, you will provide advice and recommendations on access to information requests, consultations, and related matters. Working closely with stakeholders across government, you will apply legislation, assess records, identify risks and sensitivities, and support compliance with the Access to Information Act.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing access to information requests, consultations, and complex disclosure matters.
• Reviewing records and determining the application of legislative requirements, exceptions, and exemptions.
  Consulting with program areas, applicants, public bodies, and third parties on access-related issues.
• Providing advice and recommendations on disclosure decisions, risks, and legislative compliance.
• Supporting responses to reviews, investigations, and inquiries involving the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
• Developing training, guidance materials, and resources to promote awareness of access to information requirements.
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to consistent service delivery.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Political acuity to recognize sensitivities and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Sound judgment to assess risks and make well-reasoned recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret legislation, policy, and complex information.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Relationship-building skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail when reviewing records and managing sensitive information.
• Adaptability and resilience to manage competing priorities and legislated timelines.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Systems Thinking: You consider how legislation, ministry operations, stakeholder needs, and public accountability intersect when assessing access to information matters.
Build Collaborative Environments: You work with others to gather context, resolve issues, and support consistent, timely, and effective service delivery.
Develop Networks: You build trusted working relationships with program areas, public bodies, third parties, and oversight partners to support informed decision-making.
Creative Problem Solving: You analyze complex records and issues from multiple angles to identify practical, defensible options.
Agility: You adapt to changing priorities, sensitive issues, and tight timelines while maintaining accuracy,…