Legal Counsel

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Legislative Assembly Full time

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario is an administrative tribunal responsible for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA).

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Legal Services Department team in our Strategic Initiatives and External Relations Division.
- **Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and legal experience**

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: Legal Counsel will provide advice on the privacy and access to information legislation our office oversees, particularly as it relates to law enforcement and criminal justice. Legal counsel will also be required to provide services in other areas.

**How do I qualify?**:

- With the legal, policy, and technology issues in law enforcement, including criminal, quasi-criminal and administrative matters
- Interpreting relevant law, including policing and correctional legislation, the Criminal Code, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and principles of administrative law
- Promoting privacy, transparency, accountability and other fundamental rights and values in relation to community safety matters.

**What's in it for you?**:

- A modern organization with a hybrid work model with in-office attendance at a minimum of 5-10 days per month.
- Commitment to continuous learning and developmental opportunities for all its employees.
- Work with an innovative and high performing organization committed to creating a positive organizational culture and highly dedicated to its mission of advancing the privacy and access rights of Ontarians.
- A defined benefit pension plan, Comprehensive Health Plan, and Life and Disability Insurance.
- Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits.

**Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism**:
**_ We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace._**

**Notes**:

- OPS & IPC Reciprocal Staffing Agreement:
**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 English Permanent, Toronto, Toronto Region

**Compensation Group**:

- Excluded- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:
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- N/A**Category**:

- Legal Services**Posted on**:

- Wednesday, January 24, 2024**Note**:

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