Division:Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division (TDRD)

Department:Adjudication

Duration:Permanent

CompensationGroup:Management

Salary:$117,401 to $165,475 Annually

PositionStatus: Open

JOBID: 76

Make a Difference in Access to Information and Privacy Rights

The Informationand Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) plays a pivotal role in upholdingand interpreting Ontario’s privacy and access to information laws, includingthe Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the MunicipalFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the PersonalHealth Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and the Child, Youth andFamily Services Act (CYFSA).

As a Manager,Adjudication within the Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division,you will lead a talented team of adjudicators in delivering fair, timely, andwell-reasoned decisions that shape how access to information and privacy rightsare understood and applied across the province.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Under thegeneral direction of the Director of Adjudication, you will lead, guide anddirect adjudicators on:

- caseload management;
- interpretation of governing legislation and regulations;
- the principles of administrative law;
- internal policies and procedures; and processing of filesduring the adjudication stage of appeals and complaints under the Freedomof Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Municipal Freedom ofInformation and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal HealthInformation Protection Act and Part X of the Child, Youth and FamilyServices Act.

You will alsoprovide administrative leadership to the adjudication group. In addition, youwill adjudicate appeals and/or complaints in accordance with delegateddecision-making authority, as assigned. Finally, you will participate in, orlead, special projects, as assigned.

You will qualify for this position by demonstrating:

- A well-developed understanding of administrativelaw as applicable to the IPC
- Highly developedknowledge and expertise in the provisions of the Acts,as well as IPC policies and procedures, and theability to apply this expertise in the context of case management, theprovision of first level advice concerning appeals and complaints, and theadjudication of cases assigned to you




- Theability to manage complaints from parties and to follow up with parties on avariety of issues, for example institution compliance issues or upset appellants/complainants
- Theability to trouble-shoot substantive and/or procedural issues for all files onyour team’s caseloads
- Excellentjudgement, to be able to lead a team independently while consulting with the Director and/or others asappropriate
- Excellentoral and written communications skills, andinterpersonal skills, in order to provide appropriate advice and leadership toadjudicators, to communicate and obtain acceptance of key departmental andagency objectives, and to work with the Director of Adjudication in overseeingthe operation of the adjudication function
- Understandingof and ability to apply program evaluation and performance measurement theorywithin the context of tribunal programs
- The abilityto carry out administrative and operationalplanning functions
- Abilityto manage in a unionized work environment
- Expertise in access and privacy legislation inOntario (FIPPA, MFIPPA, PHIPA and/or CYFSA) or the abilityto quickly gain such expertise

Asset Qualifications

- Management and customer service experience.
- Possess an undergraduate university degree and a LL.B. or J.D. lawdegree.
- A member in valuable standing with the Law Society of Ontario,licensed to practice law in Ontario without restrictions.
- Having the ability to communicate (orally and in writing) inFrench is an asset.

What'sin it for you?

- A modernorganization with a flexible hybrid work model, with in-office attendanceat a minimum of 6-10 days per month.
- Commitmentto continuous learning and developmental opportunities for all employees.




- Work to an innovative and high performing organization committedto creating a positive organizational culture and highly dedicated to itsmission of advancing the privacy and access rights of Ontarians.
- Commitment to continuous learning and developmentalopportunities for all its employees.
- Work with an innovative and high performingorganization committed to creating a positive organizational culture and highlydedicated to its mission of advancing the privacy and access rights ofOntarians.
- Comprehensive Health Plan, and Life and DisabilityInsurance.
- Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits.

AdditionalInformation:

Address:

- 2 Bloor St E, Toronto,Toronto Region

CompensationGroup: Excluded

Commitmentto diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities weserve and promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based,respectful and equitable workplace.

Our hiring process is accessible,consistent with Ontario's HumanRights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarianswith Disabilities Act, 2005.

We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiringprocesses and can offer accommodation to address specific needs relatedto Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring processplease contactus .

Notes:

OPS & IPC Reciprocal Staffing Agreement:

- The IPC has a Reciprocal Staffing Agreement with the Ontario PublicService (OPS) that enables employees to accept positions in either organizationwhile retaining their access to benefits, pension contributions, and years ofservice.

Qualified List Information:

- A list of qualified candidates will be established for theAdjudication Manager in the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC)and will be in effect for twelve (12) months from the date the list is created.Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling futurepermanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.

This posting is for an organization that is separate from the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public ServiceCareers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contactinformation below to contact the IPC directly if you have any questions aboutthis position.

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