ATIPP Specialist

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Manager, Access to Information and Protection and Privacy (ATIPP), the ATIPP Specialist (Specialist) is responsible to provide advice and support in the administration of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Act, regulations and policies in a manner that is consistent with the overall vision and direction of the Government of Nunavut (GN). The Specialist is also responsible for analyzing and responding to access to information requests received by the ATIPP Office on behalf of all GN departments and public agencies. The Specialist provides analysis and advice on access to information and privacy matters, including the interpretation of the ATIPP Act, to all other public bodies subject the Act. The Specialist further assists in the research, development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote the consistent and effective application of access and privacy standards throughout the GN.

The ATIPP Office is a centralized office for access to information, a primary objective is to enable the GN to build and provide the necessary capacity and expertise for responding to access matters in a more efficient and effective manner. The Specialist assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of new or revised standards and procedures relative to information and protection of privacy matters. The Specialist leads the development and delivery of ATIPP training for GN staff. The position requires the Specialist to exercise discretion in balancing priorities and dealing with sensitive matters. Discretion is required in recommending appropriate courses of action for matters as they arise. The Specialist works and liaises with senior level officials within public bodies as well as access and privacy stakeholders such as the Information and Privacy Commissioner and heads of public bodies subject to the Act.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized

Undergraduate degree in business or public administration, social sciences, law, information management or a related field plus two (2) years of experience in a related policy, program, or legislative setting. This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to IqaluitApplications@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

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