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Junior Freedom of Information Analyst

Job ID: 246605 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Division: Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division / Divisional Business Services City: Toronto Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Temporary - up to 12 months Job code: 4A004 - Admin04 Salary: $75,185.00 - $105,116.00 Per year

Join our team as a Junior Freedom of Information Analyst and play a key role in managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests for the Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division (EAPD) and the Protect Ontario Priorities Division (POPD). In this position, you will support the end-to-end FOI process, including request coordination and assessment, records review and analysis. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for consultation requests and provide coordination and management of contentious and sensitive FOI requests.

The divisions include over 200 people and EAPD is the second highest recipient of FOI requests in the Ministry.

About the job

In this role, you will:

- assess and investigate requests affecting multiple program areas, consulting with various stakeholders
- review disclosure recommendations and provide advice to program staff and management
- assist in implementing and maintaining Freedom of Information (FOI) technologies and conducting user acceptance testing
- develop and deliver Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FIPPA) training and awareness programs

What you bring to the team

Analytical and problem-solving skills

You have the ability to:

- evaluate complex and sensitive information, interpret FIPPA requirements, assess time extensions, fees, and exemptions, and develop solutions
- identify and research contentious issues, and potential impacts and recommend responses to senior management
- understand legislation, regulations, policies, and precedents to requests and issues related to the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of information
- analyze requests and determine if the request falls within the division's scope and seek clarification as required

Technical knowledge and skills with relevant legislation

You can demonstrate:

- knowledge of and the ability to interpret the FIPPA and Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) directives, guidelines, policies and other relevant legislation
- understanding of FOI information management techniques, methods and systems
- the ability to stay updated on emerging access and privacy theories, principles, practices, trends, issues, and solutions to offer advice for resolving contentious and sensitive matters
- proficiency with computer technology to maintain/manage databases, track information,



collect and evaluate statistics, prepare reports, and provide research support

Coordination and organizational skills

You can demonstrate:

- coordination and organizational skills to plan and manage a large caseload with a proven ability to prioritize work on several projects simultaneously and maintain compliance within legislated timelines
- proven ability to manage your priorities and workload to meet compliance with legislated requirements and deadlines
- ability to work independently and as part of a team in a confidential work setting

Communication and relationship management skills

You can demonstrate:

- oral communication and consultation skills to discuss and provide policy and procedure information and advice to all levels of staff
- written communication skills to exchange information, prepare statistics, and plan and develop program training materials
- tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues
- interpersonal and cooperation skills to work cooperatively and build and maintain effective working relationships with staff and management and facilitate timely and appropriate responses to requests and resolution of issues

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity,



equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Association of Management, Administrative and Qualified Crown Employees of Ontario Work hours: Schedule 6 Category: Communications; Marketing and Creative Services Posted on: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Note:

- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- W-ET-246605/26(2)

How to apply:

- You must apply online.

- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

- Read the to make sure you understand this job.

- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Junior Freedom of Information Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
📍 Toronto