Corporate Access and Privacy Analyst

Job Number: 49274

Do you want to help the public understand how municipal government works? Do you want to be part of a service essential to democracy as a delegated decision maker? Do you have a passion for FOIP? If yes, the Corporate Access and Privacy (CAP) Office has an opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone with a comprehensive understanding of the FOIP Act, adept at interpreting legislation and OIPC Orders and applying your knowledge to complex access to information requests. The CAP Office is an environment of high productivity and requires members to move between tasks continuously or carry out multiple duties and responsibilities at the same time. Working in this environment requires you to be prepared for new and sometimes urgent tasks on brief notice.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Accountable for the escalation of complex matters to the CAP leadership team
• Negotiate with applicants to conclude on an agreed upon scope, or transfer the request to another public body
• Consider the location of responsive records, contact stakeholders within all levels of the City, ensuring that searches are appropriately documented
• Consult with City employees on potential sensitivities in responsive records to inform disclosure decisions in accordance with the FOIP Act
• Review records, legislation, internal procedures, previous mediation files or Orders with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC)
• Use software to document disclosure decisions in the records, including line by line redactions
• Prepare fee estimates and make recommendations on fee waiver requests to the delegated FOIP Head
• Request time extensions internally and to the OIPC
• Consult externally with third parties such as vendors and contractors and other jurisdictions like the provincial government and police services to inform your decision on disclosure
• Provide briefings on requests to the City leadership team and escalate complex matters as required
• Maintain good working relationships in order to effectively resolve complaints and requests for OIPC reviews
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Information Studies, Public Policy, Archives Studies, Library Studies, Political Studies or a relevant discipline is required
• Minimum of two (2) years of directly related, progressively responsible experience

Equivalencies include:

• A related two-year diploma with four (4) years experience; a related one-year certificate with a minimum of five (5) years related experience; or a minimum of six (6) years of related experience
• Information Access and Protection of Privacy (IAPP) certificate or equivalent from the University of Alberta, a recognized post secondary institution or a recognized professional association is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience processing access to information requests under Alberta’s FOIP Act (or equivalent legislation)
• Experience performing research, and interpretation of written materials, policies and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Experience using electronic resources, systems, and applications
• Good customer services skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to hold sensitive information confidential, and handle situations requiring diplomacy and tact
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.

Up to 2 permanent, full-time positions

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $35.737 - $44.893 (Hourly); $62,959.660 - $79,090.240 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: PL/MZ

Classification Title: Corp Access Privacy Analyst

Posting Date: May 8, 2024

Closing Date: May 26, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent Full-time

Union: CSU 52

Department: Office of the City Clerk

Work Location(s): Churchill Building, 2nd Floor, 10019-103 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0G9