Job Description

• Provide expert advice and guidance on the application of MFIPPA, PHIPA, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other privacy and/or information related matters
• Monitor analyze emerging access to information/privacy issues, relevant jurisprudence or developments and provide recommendations on trends, risks and opportunities within the organization
• Act as a key representative for specific programs, projects and information systems relating to privacy and access to information
• Administer and process access to information requests, mediate access to information appeals and privacy complaints with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and negotiate settlements and solutions with the parties concerned
• Conduct research, interpreting and analyzing complex information to provide recommendations to the Manager, and Regional Clerk
• Prepare complex and specialized documents, reports and statistical analysis related to privacy and access to information for the division and/or clients
• Provide strategic advice and guidance regarding breach management, response and complaints as it relates to the unauthorized access, collection or disclosure of employee or client personal information
• Deliver access to information and privacy training and awareness programs aimed at increasing the knowledge and awareness of all employees regarding their respective roles and responsibilities under MFIPPA
• Research and prepare reports on various issues relating to division, policy and statutory matters
• Participate and undertake key roles in projects for the division

What the role requires:

• A university degree in the area of Political Science, Public Administration or Law. A combination of education and related experience may be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Clerk’s office of a Canadian municipality
• Previous experience in the areas of municipal access to information/freedom of information and privacy, corporate records and information management, and information technology are also highly desirable
• Extensive knowledge, understanding and proven ability to interpret applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislation and regulations
• Extensive knowledge of municipal functions and responsibilities, particularly in relation to the Office of the Clerk and its statutory requirements

Skills/Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills including training and development
• Exceptional leadership, research, planning and problem-solving skills
• Detailed oriented, including the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent customer services skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• AMCTO/CMO professional designation would be preferable

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote.  You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work:  35 hours per week.  The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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