Senior Access to Information Coordinator

Position Details

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Office - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team as a Senior Access to Information Coordinator. In this critical role, you will manage and facilitate access to information within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, ensuring compliance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA, 2015). You will oversee a team of Access to Information (ATI) Coordinators, providing expert advice and guidance on access provisions, and managing the development and implementation of resourcing, training, and oversight of access to information resources for government departments.

As a Senior Access to Information Coordinator, you will play a critical role in managing and facilitating access to information within the government. 

Key Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise a team of Access to Information (ATI) Coordinators, ensuring consistent application and interpretation of ATIPPA, 2015. Assign workloads, review files processed by team members, and provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to ensure a balanced workload and consistent approach. Process sensitive and complex ATI requests for your assigned client department, including gathering records, reviewing records, conducting legislative analysis, and providing expert advice on the interpretation of legislation. Establish and monitor service standards and key performance indicators to demonstrate overall compliance with ATIPPA, 2015. Ensure team members respond to requests within legislated timelines and stay informed of recent court decisions and Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) reports. Review request trends and identify opportunities for proactive disclosure of information.

Screening Criteria

1. Bachelor’s degree in law, business, information management, or related field (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Extensive experience with access to information legislation, processing of access requests and interpretation of legislation
3. Extensive related experience in identification of issues resulting from operations that may impact policies
4. Experience managing complex issues and applying an integrated approach to providing services to clients in a shared service environment (asset)
5. Experience working with government organizations, structures, operations and processes (asset)
6. Management or supervisory experience (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge and understanding of ATIPPA, 2015, regulations and cost schedule
2. Diplomatic, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
3. Ability to comprehend and analyze relevant legislation
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including senior leaders
5. Ability to provide well researched policy advice on issues that emerge in the application of legislative provisions.
6. Ability to think critically and make decisions
7. Attention to detail
8. Good judgment, a sense of urgency and demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact Sonja El-Gohary, Director of Access and Open Information at SonjaElGohary@gov.nl.ca or (709) 729-3979.

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.