Analyst, Access to Information and Privacy - Canada - PSP's Private Debt & Credit Investment (PDCI) group

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Analyst, Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP)

ABOUT US

We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

As a member of PSP Investments' Legal Affairs department and ATIP Office, the incumbent will, under the direction and supervision of the Privacy Counsel and ATIP Counsel, and in collaboration with other members of the team, support activities relating to PSP's compliance with the Access to Information Act and privacy laws applicable to its operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As an Analyst, Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) , you'll:

• Triage and process ATIP requests received by PSP Investments and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including tasking OPIs, conducting internal and external consultations, applying appropriate exemptions, and interacting with requesters to answer questions or request clarifications
• Organize and prepare documents requested for disclosure, document considerations for the application of exemptions and extensions, and prepare notice and decision letters to requesters within the required timelines
• Coordinate and send responses to informal requests submitted through the Open Government portal
• Provide advice and recommendations on privacy requirements for projects involving personal information. Perform and document privacy impact and vendor assessments, as required by the Privacy Act (Canada), the GDPR and other privacy laws applicable to PSP.
• Provide assistance with investigating, mitigating and documenting privacy breaches, and with breach reporting requirements as necessary
• Provide assistance with the ATIP Office's internal training and awareness activities
• Support the updates and management of privacy documentation, such as privacy policies, procedures and notices, as well as PSP's personal information inventory and Information Holdings (InfoSource)
• Keep ATIP trackers up to date, and generate reports and extract data from the ATIP trackers for KPI reporting as needed. Monitor ATIP shared mailboxes and flag important items to ATIP team, in a timely manner
• Coordinate with stakeholders including TBS and wholly-owned subsidiaries for requests, breaches and reporting requirements (including information sharing, answering questions and ensuring ATIP statistical and annual reports are prepared)
• Save relevant documents and emails in the appropriate repositories accordingly in a timely manner
• Participate in training sessions, monitor relevant ATIP portals and publications, and communicate relevant information, postings or documentation with the ATIP team
• Prepare and submit various monthly, quarterly and annual reports

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• IAPP or other privacy professional certification will be considered an asset.
• Practical experience in the fields of access to information and privacy preferably in a federal government institution
• Knowledge of the Canadian ATIP Acts
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Writer and similar tools
• Understanding of Canadian government organizations
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to independently and proactively set priorities and follow up with relevant parties to meet strict deadlines, while managing a large workload
• Very good judgment, tact and finely tuned sense of professionalism and ethics
• Excellent analytical and research ability
• Attention to detail and keen sense of responsibility
• Ability to work well either alone or within a team, adaptable and flexible
• Respectful and appreciative of diversit
• Interest and ability to continuously learn and develop
• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development
• Comprehensive group insurance plans
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
• Competitive pension plans
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
• Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.

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