Assistant Information and Privacy Commissioner

2 weeks ago

Yellowknife, Canada Government of the Northwest Territories Full time

**Department Information**:
The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly is one of the three distinct and autonomous branches of the Government of the Northwest Territories (Legislative, Executive and Judicial). As such, it operates with autonomy and independence from Cabinet direction and the public service at large. This independence is critical to the mandate of the Legislative Assembly to scrutinize and approve legislation and budgets proposed by cabinet, monitor and critique the activities and performance of the executive branch and provide a forum for the exercise of responsible parliamentary democracy in the Northwest Territories.

**Job Information**:
The Assistant Information and Privacy Commissioner /Investigator (Assistant Commissioner /Investigator) works with the Information and Privacy Commissioner to ensure the public is able to access information held by public bodies as contemplated by legislation, and to protect individuals' privacy interest in personal information held by public bodies. The incumbent investigates complaints regarding public bodies' responses to requests under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act or the Health Information Act, investigates possible breaches of privacy regarding personal information or personal health information, and provides reports and support to the Information and Privacy Commissioner in responding to complaints.

The position is also required to conduct research and provide comments, advice and informed opinion in regard to proposed legislation, programs or services of the GNWT to assist public bodies and legislators to address access to information and protection of privacy issues. In addition, the position provides internal policy advice to the IPC as well as policy development and internal privacy and information security training for Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Specialized knowledge of access to information and protection of privacy principles and of the theory and complex concepts inherent to the fields of privacy and access to information.
- Specific knowledge of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Health Information Act.
- General knowledge of equivalent legislation in other Canadian jurisdictions, including the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
- Advanced ability to conduct investigations.
- Ability to develop and implement policy.
- Advanced writing skills and ability to translate technical and legal information into plain language.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a variety of people with varying backgrounds, knowledge, and levels of education, and in a cross cultural setting.
- Ability to represent the OIPC professionally at all times.
- Strong organizational, time and project management skills and ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities.
- Strong conflict resolution skills, including ability to manage interactions in stressful situations.
- This position is typically attained by:_

Experience with records management system or health information system would be an asset. Training or significant experience conducting investigations is an asset. Certification from a recognized institution in information access and protection of privacy is an asset.

**GNWT Inquiries**:
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445

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