Access and Privacy Specialist

Job title:

Access and Privacy Specialist

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 09/16/2024
Req ID: 39684
Faculty/Division: Office of University Counsel
Department: FIPPA Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FIPP) Office supports protection of personal privacy, as well access to University records in support of transparency and accountability.Reporting to the Coordinators of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FIPP) Office, the Access and Privacy Specialist supports the response and management of privacy matters, processes routine requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), including communicating with requesters, faculty, staff, and others as necessary. The Access and Privacy Specialist assists with appeals and investigations before the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (the IPC), facilitates presentations, and conducts training on relevant topics. This is a highly collaborative position with University-wide reach and impact.The Access and Privacy Specialist will also participate in the advancement of projects and undertake initiatives and daily activities within the FIPP Office.Qualifications Required:I. EDUCATION:University degree or acceptable combination of education and relevant records/information management, access/privacy, and/or legal work experience. A graduate degree or a JD/LLB is an asset.II. EXPERIENCE:Three years of working with access and privacy legislation in Ontario and Canada, including FIPPA and related regulations and procedures, provincial policies and orders, as well as other statutes in a higher education or public sector setting. Understanding of the University’s organizational and governance structures, practices and policies is an asset. Experience working with data management and analytics is an asset. Project management experience is an asset.III. SKILLS:

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Ontario privacy legislation.
  • Familiarity with privacy legislation outside of Ontario.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Computer skills including intermediate to advanced skills working with spreadsheets
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite and relevant applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
  • Intermediate to advanced skill working with Adobe Pro software.
  • Advanced research skills.
  • Familiarity with records management principles and practices.
  • Ability to manage priorities/deadlines and maintain efficiency under significant and often protracted time pressure.
  • Knowledge of the institution’s programs, functional divisions and record holdings.
  • Communications skills.
  • Negotiation/mediation skills.
  • Issues management.
  • The ability to deal with legislation in a fast-paced case-driven environment.

IV. OTHER:Tact, diplomacy and discretion. Understanding of privacy issues and sensitivities. High level of discretion when handling extremely sensitive corporate or personal information. Effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to successfully evaluate and negotiate the complexities of competing interests and values. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and within a team environment.Closing Date: 10/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 2 – Broadband Salary Range: $82,083 – $136,802
Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Expected salary

$82083 – 136802 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:36:58 GMT

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