Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

- The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Corporate Secretariat

Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). A t the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have key connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

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We are looking for a Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer to support our Corporate Secretariat Branch.

The Senior

Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.



The Senior ATIP Officer provides services in all areas related to the administration of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts and contributes to ensuring that the NRC meets its statutory obligations with relation to this legislation. As a key member of a small (7 person) ATIP team, the Senior ATIP Officer works closely with the ATIP Manager and Coordinator on all files, and liaises with internal and external parties to coordinate the effective completion of requests and resolution of issues.

The Senior ATIP Officer processes complex requests; develops and implements processes and procedures, prepares files and responds to complaints that emerge from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and the Office of the Information Commissioner; and works on a range of projects such as ATIP electronic case management system enhancements and training activities. Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Formal training in ATIP legislation and policies would be considered an asset.

Experience in providing advice and guidance to senior management on ATIP and promoting ATIP policies in a government organization. A thorough security clearance process will be applied. Knowledge of ATI legislation and related TBS guidelines, policies and procedures, the role of the Information Commissioner,



legal precedents and opinions affecting ATI requests.

Knowledge of Privacy legislation, and related TBS guidelines, policies and procedures, the role of the Privacy Commissioner, legal precedents and opinions affecting privacy requests. Management services - Client focus (Level 2) Management services - Communication (Level 3) Management services - Partnering (Level 2) Management services - Results orientation (Level 2) In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year. NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

In 2025, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employerand Forbes Canada’s Best Employer. Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives. Overtime may sometimes be required.

Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete examples. Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with your application. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer. #

📌 Senior Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Officer (Ottawa)
🏢 National Research Council of Canada
📍 Ottawa