Apply By: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division / Adjudication City: Toronto Position(s) language: Job term: 1 Permanent Job code: Not Available
- Not Available Not available $117,401 to $165,475 Annually Make a Difference in Access to Information and Privacy Rights

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC)

plays a pivotal role in upholding and interpreting Ontario's privacy and access to information laws, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA). About the job

As a Manager, Adjudication

within the

Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division , you will lead a talented team of adjudicators in delivering fair, timely, and well-reasoned decisions that shape how access to information and privacy rights are understood and applied across the province. What can I expect to do in this role?

caseload management; interpretation of governing legislation and regulations; the principles of administrative law; internal policies and procedures; and processing of files during the adjudication stage of appeals and complaints under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act and Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. You will also provide administrative leadership to the adjudication group. In addition, you will adjudicate appeals and/or complaints in accordance with delegated decision-making authority, as assigned. Finally, you will participate in, or lead, special projects, as assigned.



What you bring to the team

How do I qualify?

A well-developed understanding of administrative law as applicable to the IPC Highly developed knowledge and expertise in the provisions of the Acts, as well as IPC policies and procedures, and the ability to apply this expertise in the context of case management, the provision of first level advice concerning appeals and complaints, and the adjudication of cases assigned to you The ability to manage complaints from parties and to follow up with parties on a variety of issues, for example institution compliance issues or upset appellants/complainants The ability to trouble‑shoot substantive and/or procedural issues for all files on your team's caseloads Excellent judgement, to be able to lead a team independently while consulting with the Director and/or others as appropriate Excellent oral and written communications skills, and interpersonal skills, in order to provide appropriate advice and leadership to adjudicators, to communicate and obtain acceptance of key departmental and agency objectives,



and to work with the Director of Adjudication in overseeing the operation of the adjudication function Understanding of and ability to apply program evaluation and performance measurement theory within the context of tribunal programs The ability to carry out administrative and operational planning functions Ability to manage in a unionized work environment Expertise in access and privacy legislation in Ontario (FIPPA, MFIPPA, PHIPA and/or CYFSA) or the ability to quickly gain such expertise Asset Qualifications

Management and customer service experience. Project planning/evaluation experience. Plain language writing proficiency. Possess an undergraduate university degree and a LL.
B. or J.
D. law degree. A member in positive standing with the Law Society of Ontario, licensed to practice law in Ontario without restrictions. Having the ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in French is an asset. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism: We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. 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. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We also believe in the importance of providing services to Ontarians in both official languages and encourage interes

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