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Access to Information and Privacy Specialist

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Jul 3, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Job Type
Salary
  • $87,419.00-104,423.00 per annum
Department
Education, Culture and Employment

Description

Department Information

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

As the Access to Information and Privacy Specialist you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) program in accordance with the ATIPP Act and other relevant privacy legislation. In so doing, you will be recognized as the expert advisor on all aspects of privacy and information incident investigations, and responses to information requests. You will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a departmental program-based audit schedule, and help to ensure that information is properly collected, stored and readily retrievable.

Under the direction and guidance of the Departmental Privacy Officer, you will plan, undertake, and evaluate privacy breach investigations, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner reviews, and other matters regarding personal information. Many of the issues that arise from these investigations are unique, complex, very personal and of a highly confidential nature. You will be required to communicate with clarity, tact and diplomacy with senior managers and front-line staff, often under difficult circumstances.

To be successful in this role you will typically need a two year, post-secondary diploma, and one (1) year of directly related experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:


Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 25392         

Closing Date: July 18, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $44.83 per hour to $53.55 per hour (approximately $87,419 - $104,423.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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