Location: Ottawa, ON (On-site)
Duration: 48 weeks
Security Clearance: Secret
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level ATIP analysis services supporting access requests involving complex and sensitive information, including defence procurement, military operations, complex personal information, and departmental priorities.
- Review applicant requests for information under the Access to Information Act or Privacy Act.
- Research precedent case files, determine the most appropriate course of action, and select records relevant to requests.
- Review records provided by each Office of Primary Interest, including recommendations for exemptions and exclusions.
- Prepare the necessary consultations with other government departments, third parties, legal, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Perform a complete review of consultation responses and contact relevant Offices of Primary Interest for clarification or where there is disagreement with proposed severances.
- Submit final release packages for delegated authority approval.
- Update the AccessPro Case Management database to document actions taken.
- Coordinate the defence of decisions on complaints submitted to the Information or Privacy Commissioner.
- Provide advice and guidance to management, including senior management, departments, and agencies.
- Perform detailed quality control reviews of all documents.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience at a senior analyst level processing files under the federal Access to Information Act (ATIA), including the application of sections 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23 and 69 of the ATIA.
- Experience with third party consultations, identification of possible cabinet confidences, and the investigation process with the Office of the Information Commissioner.
- Detailed knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply the Access to Information Act on contentious and complex documents.
- 2+ years of experience with AccessPro Case Management.
- 2+ years of experience with AccessPro Redaction.
Secret Clearance Required
AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
OXARO is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We are dedicated to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process and welcome applications from members of the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. While we appreciate every application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 
