Senior Access to Information and Privacy; ATIP Officer

Position: Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons.

Role
Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer – Corporate Secretariat Branch, Ottawa. Classification AS-4, Continuing tenure, Bilingual CBC/CBC requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide services in all areas related to the administration of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts.

Ensure the NRC meets its statutory obligations regarding ATIP legislation.

Work closely with the ATIP Manager and Coordinator on all files and coordinate completion of requests.

Process complex ATIP requests, develop and implement processes and procedures, and prepare files for compliance.

Respond to complaints from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and the Office of the Information Commissioner.

Lead projects such as enhancements to the ATIP electronic case management system and training activities.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Formal training in ATIP legislation and policies is considered an asset.

Recent and significant experience interpreting and applying ATIP legislation in a government context.

Experience providing advice and guidance to senior management on ATIP.

Experience reviewing and updating procedures and guidelines for ATIP administration.

Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders, partners and clients.

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

Condition of Employment
Secret Clearance with a thorough security clearance process. Verification of background information over a 10-year period and sufficient Canadian residency are required.

Language Requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC.

Assessment Criteria
Technical Competencies

Knowledge of ATIP legislation, TBS guidelines, policies and procedures, and the role of the Information Commissioner.

Knowledge of Privacy legislation, TBS guidelines, policies and procedures, and the role of the Privacy Commissioner.

Knowledge of Government of Canada structures, organizational entities and decision‑making processes.

Behavioural Competencies

Management Services – Client focus (Level
2).

Management Services – Communication (Level
3).

Management Services – Partnering (Level
2).

Management Services – Results orientation (Level
2).

Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary: $78,167 to $91,895. Bilingualism Bonus: $800 per year.

Benefits include a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports for well‑being.

Closing Date
15 July 2026 – 23:59 Eastern Time

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