Nctr Access

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**The opportunity**:
The NCTR Access & Privacy Coordinator facilitates access to the records held by the Centre through responding to inquiries and requests from Residential School Survivors, their families, and the general public and also the proactive disclosure of records held in the Centre’s archival collection. This position provides support to all archival and research areas of the NCTR. The position involves working with sensitive information, and a high degree of confidentiality is required.

The Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to respond to Access to Information Requests for the NCTR, review and redaction of archival records for proactive disclosure. They also support the administrative and archives team and assist in research for responsive records as needed.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:

- Bachelor's degree or College diploma or a comparable equivalent combination of education and experience
- Additional education in a related field, including Indigenous studies, Indigenous governance, office administration, law, access and privacy, government or policy analysis, or information management preferred.
- A minimum of five years' experience working within an office environment required.
- Experience in dealing effectively and diplomatically with varying levels of staff within the organization and the public, and ability to foster harmonious working relationships with other staff, both academic and support, is required.
- Experience in dealing respectfully and in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner with Indigenous Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors.
- Previous experience with access to information and protection of privacy legislation including The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Act preferred.
- Experience with the review and redaction of documents an asset.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, and groups is an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills required.
- Excellent research skills required.
- Excellent writing skills required.
- Excellent organizational skills required.
- Excellent time-management skills required.
- Excellent management skills required.
- Strong problem solving skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately under pressure required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
- Experience or interest in working with a university or other educational institution.
- Experience working with an Indigenous led organization.
- Familiarity with The University of Manitoba and The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

**Why the University of Manitoba?**

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

**Closing Date: May 1, 2024**

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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