Policy and Compliance Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Purpose of Position

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is centered around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world.

The Policy and Compliance Specialist will support our collective efforts to build a workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable, innovative and focused on inspiring action.

The incumbent will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role.

Key Responsibilities

Contributes to a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models antiracist and accountable behaviours.
Facilitates policy development by establishing processes, conducting research and providing advice and recommendations to leaders on the development of a variety of corporate policies.
Advises the Museum on compliance with ATIP legislation and act as a resource to CMHR leaders and staff regarding access to information and privacy. This includes managing Privacy Impact Assessments processes.
Manages all access to information and personal information requests and works with the Museum's administrative team, leaders and our external ATIP consultant to ensure that comprehensive records are identified, proper exemptions and redactions are applied, and request packages are released within legislative timelines. This includes preparing briefing material on ATIP requests for executive leadership.
Investigates and reports on privacy concerns and/or breaches and liaises with leadership, government officials and investigative bodies (for example, Offices of the Privacy, Information, and Public Sector Integrity Commissioners) during complaint investigations.
Provides support to the Director, Organizational Growth and Legal Services where required.

Required Qualifications

Postsecondary education in Social Sciences, Political Science, Public Administration, or a field relevant to the position, or an acceptable combination of education and lived or work experience.
Experience undertaking legislative interpretation and other research for policy development and implementation using qualitative and quantitative research methods, including critically evaluating options and making recommendations.
A breadth in the scope of experience in a policy analyst, ATIP analysis, or related role.
Commitment to human rights principles, including respect, equity, inclusion and dignity for all.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize.
Strong political acumen with the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of the _Access to Information Act_, the _Privacy Ac_t, the _Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act_ and related federal policies, regulations and guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing or divergent perspectives.

Official Language Proficiency

Bilingual

BBB:
Written comprehension (intermediate), written expression (intermediate), oral proficiency (intermediate) in French

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Conditions of Employment

Security Screening Level
Secret Status
Child Abuse Registry Check

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Other

The incumbent may also be required to navigate tense conversations and conflict with colleagues and members of the public.

Application Procedure
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) believes that a diversity of experiences and thought drives innovation and transformation.

We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the community in which we live and that we serve.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and encourage you to identify your employment equity status in your cover letter.

The information you voluntarily disclose will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of increasing workforce diversity.

The vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time. There is a possibility that this will be revisited in the future.

The federal government is requiring federal workplaces, including Crown Corporations, to continue the verification and audit of vaccination status for all employees.

There is a possibility of future resurgence of cases or a new variant of concern.

The government will continue to closely monitor scientific evidence and assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of vaccine mandates.

If the vaccine mandate is reintroduced, employees who choose to not follow the mandate could be placed on an unpaid leave.

If contacted about this job posting, please advise us if you require any accommodations regarding the interview process.