Information and Privacy Analyst

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories invites applications for an Information and Privacy Analyst in Yellowknife. Reporting to the GNWT Access and Privacy Officer, the role provides advice, services and support on processing information requests and privacy reviews across GNWT departments, boards and agencies.

You will help develop policies and procedures to promote consistent privacy practices, deliver training, and assist in research to strengthen ATIPP compliance across the GNWT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, information management, business or related discipline with two years of experience in a policy, legislative or program setting.
• Knowledge of ATIPP Act is an asset.
• Written and verbal communications skills for professional interactions.
• Experience in a team environment and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Processes access to information requests received by GNWT departments under ATIPP Centralized Services.
• Assist in the development of GNWT policies, guidelines or procedures on access to information and privacy matters.
• Assist in delivery of GNWT access and privacy training sessions to build policy and administrative capacity.

Skills

Policy analysis

Risk assessment

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, information management or related field

2 years of policy/program experience

Tools

ATIPP Act knowledge

Records management software

Job description

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

Reporting to the GNWT Access and Privacy Officer, the Information and Privacy Analyst is
responsible for providing advice, services and support relating to the processing of access to information requests and privacy reviews, as well as broader protection of privacy matters, to GNWT departments, boards and agencies.

The Information and Privacy Analyst provides analysis and advice to GNWT departments,
boards and agencies in the administration of the Access to Information and Protection of
Privacy Act (ATIPP Act), regulations and policies in a manner that is consistent with the overall vision and direction of the GNWT.

In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing and responding to access to information requests received by the GNWT Access and Privacy Office on behalf of all GNWT departments and the NWT Housing Corporation. You will also assist in the research, development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote the consistent and effective application of access and privacy standards throughout the GNWT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes access to information requests received by GNWT departments subject tothe GNWT Access and Privacy Centralized Services and assists GNWT Departmentsand public bodies on meeting obligations under the ATIPP Act.
• Assist the GNWT Access and Privacy Officer with the development of new or revisedGNWT policies, guidelines and/or procedures on access to information and/orprivacy matters, taking into consideration risks or gaps.
• Assist the GNWT Access and Privacy Officer in the design, coordination and deliveryof GNWT access and privacy training sessions to build policy and administrativecapacity within the GNWT to meet responsibilities under the ATIPP Act.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of access and privacy legislation with knowledge of the NWT ATIPP Actconsidered an asset.
• Knowledge of government policies and procedures related to the administration ofaccess and privacy legislation.
• Knowledge of other legislation, policies and procedures in relation to the collection,use and disclosure of personal information.
• Written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to maintainprofessional communications in difficult circumstances.
• Knowledge of records management theory and practice.
• Ability to assess risk and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment both as a team member and teamleader.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion.

Typically attained by:

A bachelor's degree in public administration, information management, business or a related discipline with two (2) years of experience in a policy, legislative or program setting.

Equivalency:

A diploma in business administration, information management, records management, or a related field with four (4) years of experience in a policy, legislative or program setting.

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]