Investigator, Access and Privacy - Brandon, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Brandon, Canada

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Investigator, Access and Privacy:

P5 Professional Officer 5

Regular/full-time

2 Positions

Office of the Ombudsman

Access and Privacy Division

Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42447

Salary(s): P5 $67, $81,780.00 per year

Closing Date:
February 23, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

The Manitoba Ombudsman is seeking professional, energetic, responsive and forward-thinking individuals to join our team who are passionate about promoting access to information, privacy, access to justice and dedicated to helping Manitobans. Our team members are provided with challenging and meaningful work, ongoing training and development and the opportunity to participate in a Hybrid work program. Join our team and help make a difference.**The Manitoba Ombudsman is an independent Officer of the Legislative Assembly with oversight responsibilities under The Ombudsman Act, The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), and The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act (PIDA). The Ombudsman resolves or investigates complaints about administrative decisions of provincial departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, municipalities, trustees and other public bodies about matters of fairness, access to information and protection of privacy. The Ombudsman has broad authority to investigate on her own initiative; to comment on privacy implications of proposed programs/services; to comment on the administration of the legislation and the policies and procedures to handle wrong-doing disclosures; to conduct audits and monitor compliance with FIPPA/PHIA; and to report publicly on matters in the public interest. The Ombudsman provides information and educational services about the Acts and the role of the office to public bodies, and the Legislative Assembly.

Under the authority of the Ombudsman, all Investigators are delegated the authority to resolve serious problems, undertake impartial investigations, and play a role in making recommendations to improve delivery of public programs and services, and to promote compliance with legislative requirements.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks
A valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel within Manitoba
Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including working outside standard office hours, when needed/required.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Postsecondary degree (eg. public or business administration, law, social sciences or a relevant specialized discipline) and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a related field. A combination of suitable education and experience may be considered.
Experience and demonstrated skills in conducting indepth investigations, developing and /or evaluating public programs or undertaking extensive research.
Solid understanding of the Principles of Procedural Fairness and Natural Justice and the ability to demonstrate the applicability of these principles to decisions and programs of public bodies or trustees.
Exceptional problem solving, conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
Ability to represent the office with integrity, demonstrate and promote ethical behaviour, sound judgment, fairness, accountability, and transparency.
Strong written communication skills. Experience effectively communicating and preparing communications/briefing material and comprehensive reports and proposing recommendations on matters which are sensitive and complex in nature.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with public bodies, trustees and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively on matters which are sensitive and complex in nature with parties of differing backgrounds and interests.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to work independently while managing a workload with competing priorities, expectations and deadlines.

Desired:

Understanding of the Principles of Fair Information Practices and the ability to demonstrate the applicability of these principles to decisions and programs of public bodies or trustees.
Experience in the public or health care sector and/or specialized training in Access to Information, privacy protect