Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced Access to Information and Privacy Consultant to join their team on a contract basis. In this critical role, you will manage complex ATIP requests, ensure compliance with federal legislation, and safeguard sensitive information. This is a unique opportunity to provide expert advice and shape information access and privacy practices within a key government department.

As an ATIP consultant, you will:

• Evaluate Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests to determine access rights under applicable legislation.
• Analyze, organize, and process departmental records, applying the Access to Information Act, Privacy Act, and related regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Provide recommendations and justifications for the disclosure or non-disclosure of information.
• Offer clear and concise explanations of ATIP legislation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate the scope and parameters of requests with applicants when necessary.
• Conduct consultations with internal teams, external clients, third parties, other federal institutions, and other levels of government as required by ATIP legislation.
• Perform additional ATIP-related duties as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Security Clearance: Valid Secret-level security clearance.
• Language Skills: Must be fluent in English, bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience processing Access to Information requests and consulting with third parties.
  • Proven experience providing policy advice related to Access to Information and Privacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with internal and external clients effectively.