Access Coordinator

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking an Access Coordinator for the Access and Privacy Branch. The role involves managing information access requests and ensuring compliance with FIPPA while establishing effective relationships with stakeholders. Candidates require post-secondary education in a relevant field and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying acts, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist government departments in responding to requests for access to information.
• Manage a large case load while ensuring legislative requirements under FIPPA are met.
• Facilitate a whole-of-government approach and process development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Post-secondary education in social sciences, politics, public administration or related field

Job description

AO2 Administrative Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Finance

Access and Privacy, Communication and Engagement Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44373

Salary(s): AO2 $62,281.00 - $76,484.00 per year

Closing Date: July 27, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Within the Finance Department, the Access and Privacy Branch is looking for an Access Coordinator. The Access and Privacy Branch processes requests for access to information and supports departments in fulfilling their legislative requirements under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form, your cover letter and resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely on the information provided in this application form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education in social sciences, politics / political sciences, public administration, or a related field, and related experience. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience interpreting and applying acts, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and decision making skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
  
  

Desired:

• Knowledge of access to information legislation including The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) or similar access to information legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in French.
  
  

Duties:

As a member of the Access and Privacy Branch (Finance), the Access Coordinator is responsible for assisting government departments in responding to requests for access to information under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The Access Coordinator will manage a large case load while ensuring legislative requirements under FIPPA are met. The Access Coordinator works closely with Access Analysts within the Branch to facilitate a whole-of-government approach and process development, and cultivates a culture of transparency throughout government.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44373

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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