Information and Privacy Analyst

Job Information

Reporting to the GNWT Access and Privacy Officer, the Information and Privacy Analyst is 
responsible for providing advice, services and support relating to the processing of access to information requests and privacy reviews, as well as broader protection of privacy matters, to GNWT departments, boards and agencies.

The Information and Privacy Analyst provides analysis and advice to GNWT departments, 
boards and agencies in the administration of the Access to Information and Protection of 
Privacy Act (ATIPP Act), regulations and policies in a manner that is consistent with the overall vision and direction of the GNWT.

In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing and responding to access to information requests received by the GNWT Access and Privacy Office on behalf of all GNWT departments and the NWT Housing Corporation. You will also assist in the research, development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote the consistent and effective application of access and privacy standards throughout the GNWT. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes access to information requests received by GNWT departments subject to the GNWT Access and Privacy Centralized Services and assists GNWT Departments and public bodies on meeting obligations under the ATIPP Act.
• Assist the GNWT Access and Privacy Officer with the development of new or revised GNWT policies, guidelines and/or procedures on access to information and/or privacy matters, taking into consideration risks or gaps.
• Assist the GNWT Access and Privacy Officer in the design, coordination and delivery of GNWT access and privacy training sessions to build policy and administrative capacity within the GNWT to meet responsibilities under the ATIPP Act. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of access and privacy legislation with knowledge of the NWT ATIPP Act considered an asset. 
• Knowledge of government policies and procedures related to the administration of access and privacy legislation. 
• Knowledge of other legislation, policies and procedures in relation to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. 
• Written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to maintain professional communications in difficult circumstances. 
• Knowledge of records management theory and practice. 
• Ability to assess risk and recommend mitigation strategies. 
• Project management skills. 
• Organizational skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment both as a team member and team leader. 
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion.

Typically attained by:

A bachelor's degree in public administration, information management, business or a related discipline with two (2) years of experience in a policy, legislative or program setting.

Equivalency:

A diploma in business administration, information management, records management, or a related field with four (4) years of experience in a policy, legislative or program setting.

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.