Advisor, Access to Information - Ottawa, Canada - EDC

EDC

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Advisor, Access to Information (ATI) - 0004FG

Posting Date:
Aug 11, 2023, 12:30:16 PM

Primary Location:
Ontario-Ottawa

Job Type:
Permanent

Schedule:
Full-time

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad.

EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

When you join our team, you'll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world.

Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide.

You'll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success.

And you'll know that you're making an impact every day - for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world.

Team & Job Overview

Export Development Canada (EDC) is seeking an experienced access to information professional as an Advisor to join its Privacy and Information Risk team.

Reporting to the Director, Privacy and Information Risk, the Advisor is an experienced members of the team that oversees compliance with EDC's response obligations under Canada's access to information and privacy legislation.

Working in a fast-paced environment, the Advisor manages deadlines and deliverables on simultaneous files. They write at a professional level and prepare accurate and concise project documentation and reports for a senior audience.

Key Responsibilities

Independently handles response to access and personal information requests in accordance with legislated requirements and EDC policies and procedures.
Develops and manages strong internal relationships with various business teams, working collaboratively with stakeholders to meet EDC's accessrelated responsibilities.
Leads and reports on response to complaints and regulatory inquiries, including investigations within the scope of the role.
Develops documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Contributes to the ongoing development and maintenance of procedures and guidance on access to information.
Designs and facilitates communications and awareness initiatives to inform internal stakeholders on accessrelated responsibilities.

Screening Criteria

Undergraduate degree in Law, public administration or related social sciences field.
Minimum 5 years experience in access to information, privacy or similar experience (e.g., freedom of information, data protection laws).
Experience interacting with regulators and handling complaints and investigations which includes reviewing, analyzing, and handling sensitive information.
Advanced oral and written skills in English for technical documents and presentations.

Assets

Recognized Access To Information (ATI) credentials.
Bilingual in both official languages (English & French).
Experience in responding to requests for personal information, including advising on the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information.
Experience delivering training to internal and/or external stakeholders on topics relating to privacy, access to information standards.
AccessPro Case Management or other case management software experience.

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