Program Analyst Advisor - North Bay, Canada - Ombudsman Ontario

Description

Are you skilled in navigating Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) regulations? Do you thrive in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become our next Program Analyst Advisor with the Ministry of the Attorney General

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• Respond to a range of highly confidential, sensitive and complex requests for information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
• Consult with and provide expert advice to Ministry personnel and the public, and review and analyze records provided by Ministry program areas.
• Apply legislation to specific records and make recommendations regarding the release/non-release of records.
• Liaise with the Information and Privacy Commissioner on appeals.
• Deliver training programs and conduct special projects.

How do I qualify?

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of/the ability to gain knowledge of FIPPA and Freedom of Information (FOI) related regulations, principles, guidelines, procedures, and decisions and current/emerging issues and legislation related to client programs in order to provide advice.
• You have knowledge of/the ability to gain knowledge of the Ministry mandate, programs, policies, initiatives, services, operations, organization and issues to determine the appropriate source for contact and location for request in order to provide FOI advice.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate information, determine FIPPA requirements, identify applicable Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) orders and identify and resolve issues and/or recommend solutions.
• You can exercise judgement, tact, discretion, diplomacy and sensitivity when dealing with the media, general public and the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
• You can research and interpret relevant IPC orders and court decisions, and knowledge of current and emerging issues and legislation related to FIPPA.

Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills:

• You can communicate effectively with officials at all levels and the general public regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
• You demonstrate written communication skills to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations.
• You have demonstrated experience establishing effective working relationships and work in a team environment.
• You have strong time management and organizational skills in order to plan and coordinate a high volume caseload in compliance with legislated timelines.

Computer skills:

• You have demonstrated experience with computer technology in order to maintain/manage databases, track information, prepare reports and provide research support for decisions and appeals.