Build a career in Access to Information and Privacy; Analyst - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Important messages

The Public Service of Canada is the largest employer in the country, employing more than a quarter of a million employees in areas such as: health, technology, administration, environment, applied sciences, law enforcement and much more.

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NEED ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATION?
We are committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation to alleviate a condition or personal situation that could impact your participation during any stage of the hiring process, please consult our "other information" section below.

WHY A CAREER IN ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PRIVACY (ATIP)?
Enjoy puzzles and riddles? Like getting to the bottom of things?
Have an interest in law that goes beyond television shows?
Want to work with a vibrant team in an organization that values diversity and respect?
Interested in a new challenge with a fast-paced organization?
Want to join a team that offers a dynamic, engaging work environment which supports important government priorities?

If you are organized and client-oriented, enjoy seeing a case through from start to finish, have a knack for finding win/win solutions, are a good communicator and can work well under pressure, a career on an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) team may be right for you.

Duties

As an ATIP Analyst, you would be responsible for assessing important records prior to disclosure and for safeguarding personal information from disclosure. Your role contributes to an open and transparent Government that is accountable to Canadians.

As an ATIP Analyst, you will:
- play a central role in fulfilling the responsibilities of the organization under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act;
- analyze records, provide advice and guidance to the various groups in the organization who will be providing relevant records in response to ATIP requests;
- conduct consultations within the department and with other government institutions and third parties, as required;
- provide current information on the laws and obligations prescribed by them and, in general, participate in activities related to compliance with the requirements of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.

Work environment

When applying to this process, you increase your chances of getting a job opportunity. Health Canada is working in collaboration with various federal Access to Information and Privacy offices who also intend to use this selection process to fill vacant positions. These departments are: Public Health Agency of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, Environment Canada, Department of National Defence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Heritage and Treasury Board Secretariat.

At Health Canada, our leaders at all levels mobilize and support continuous learning and the development of employees through the ATIP Developmental Program designed to help develop analysts from the PM-01 to PM-04 level. We aim to offer a rewarding career as well as providing opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals.

Health Canada is an employer of choice! We’ve been recognized in three categories of Mediacorp’s Top 100 Employers Awards of 2020: Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for six years running and National Capital Region’s Top Employers! Don’t miss your opportunity to join our team!

Intent of the process

This pool will be managed by Health Canada and used by various federal government organizations to staff their indeterminate and determinate positions. Please note that the majority of the positions will be located in the National Capital Region (Gatineau, Ottawa).

Positions to be filled: 100

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Do you have OR will you have obtained by June 30, 2021, a bachelor degree OR a college diploma in a technical field* of studies from a recognized post-secondary institution, relevant to the duties** of the position such as, but not limited to: Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science or Information Management?

*Technical field: This term refers to a college program that requires a minimum of 3 years of studies in order to graduate.

**Duties: Please refer to the "Duties" paragraph above for more information.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience interpreting or applying legislation or regulations.
2. Experience analyzing issues and in developing strategies or options.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Various bilingual profiles: BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC and CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

ABILITIES:
Ability to analyze complex situations
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Respectful of Diversity
Adaptability
Focus on service
Reasoning
Judgment
Teamwork

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - (other security clearance levels may be considered based on the requirements of the hiring department)

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

If you require accommodation when applying, please contact us at the email address below. For accommodation requests at the time of the assessment, you can contact the person who will contact you for the various stages of the hiring process. You may be asked to provide relevant information to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. For more information on assessment accommodation, visit our website at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html.

The hiring organization will accept applications online only.

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

To be found qualified as part of this process, you could be assessed using a variety of assessment tools such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks, self-assessments, candidate achievement records, etc.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information