Bilingual Senior Analyst, Access to Information and Privacy

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) team in the Bilingual Senior Analyst, Access to Information and Privacy position. In this role, you will support the Director, Corporate Governance and Corporate Relations Office and a team of Senior Analysts and Junior Analyst in providing advice and guidance to senior management and colleagues in the application and interpretation of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, and related policies and practices (internal and external, e.g. TBS). Working within delegated responsibility under the legislation, you will manage all aspects of requests for information under the legislation (triaging incoming requests, coordinating gathering of relevant records, applying redactions, signing letters, compliance) protecting the Corporation from potential and actual negative reputational and financial impacts associated with any improper release of CMHC's business information and personal information.

What you’ll do: 

• Manage and prioritize a high volume of files under tight timelines ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders where tact, diplomacy and influencing skills are essential.
• Apply analytical skills, judgement, discretion and a thorough knowledge of CMHC activities to assess requests within legislative timelines, identify potential impacts, and ensure internal and internal stakeholders are well supported, and risks are managed appropriately.
• Apply suitable exemptions under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act; review applicable policies and jurisprudence to assess the appropriate release of information within prescribed timelines.
• Conduct research of case precedents, legislation, policies, guidelines, and positions taken by other federal institutions, provincial governments, central agencies, as well as those taken by the Information and Privacy Commissioners to develop advice and recommendations on a wide range of ATIP matters.
• Manage complaint files with Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners, review, recommend and prepare written justification in defense of CMHC's decision-making process and legislative interpretation regarding disclosure and exemptions applied.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for employees on ATIP, and in doing so, adjust training materials to suit the audience needs and level of knowledge.
• Draft the Annual Report to Parliament on the Corporation's administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act.

What you should have: 

• A post-secondary education in business administration or another related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing ATIP files from beginning to end.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the federal Access to Information Act and Privacy Act including regulations, policies and case precedents.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Corporate business lines and operations.
• Excellent organization, research skills and the ability to prioritize and manage high volume of files.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, tact, diplomacy and strong negotiating skills. 
• Bilingualism (English and French).

It would be great if you also had:

• Any Access to Information and Privacy certification. 

Posting closing date:  Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!