Statutory Specialist

Corporate Services – Clerks & Legislative Services

Status: (1) Contract Full Time position - Up to 13 months

Salary Range: $89,469 to $111,834 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits) 

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Who we are: To work with elected officials, the community and staff to provide service excellence that supports accessible, effective governance and a thriving community.

The Statutory Specialist will work closely with regional program areas to enhance privacy awareness and compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). In this role you will process complex freedom of information (FOI) requests and mediate FOI appeals and privacy complaints with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario while providing sound advice regarding compliance and risk. You will also conduct privacy breach investigations, identify privacy risks, recommend risk mitigation measures, and keep management apprised of public policy issues related to new or emerging privacy risks or legislative changes related to access to information and privacy.

What you will do in this role:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on the application of MFIPPA, PHIPA, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other privacy and/or information related matters
• Monitor analyze emerging access to information/privacy issues, relevant jurisprudence or developments and provide recommendations on trends, risks and opportunities within the organization
• Act as a key representative for specific programs, projects and information systems relating to privacy and access to information
• Administer and process access to information requests, mediate access to information appeals and privacy complaints with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and negotiate settlements and solutions with the parties concerned
• Conduct research, interpreting and analyzing complex information to provide recommendations to the Manager, and Regional Clerk
• Prepare complex and specialized documents, reports and statistical analysis related to privacy and access to information for the division and/or clients
• Provide strategic advice and guidance regarding breach management, response and complaints as it relates to the unauthorized access, collection or disclosure of employee or client personal information
• Deliver access to information and privacy training and awareness programs aimed at increasing the knowledge and awareness of all employees regarding their respective roles and responsibilities under MFIPPA
• Research and prepare reports on various issues relating to division, policy and statutory matters
• Participate and undertake key roles in projects for the division

What the role requires:

• A university degree in the area of Political Science, Public Administration or Law. A combination of education and related experience may be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Clerk’s office of a Canadian municipality
• Previous experience in the areas of municipal access to information/freedom of information and privacy, corporate records and information management, and information technology are also highly desirable
• Extensive knowledge, understanding and proven ability to interpret applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislation and regulations
• Extensive knowledge of municipal functions and responsibilities, particularly in relation to the Office of the Clerk and its statutory requirements

Skills/Abilities: 

• Effective oral and written communication skills including training and development
• Exceptional leadership, research, planning and problem-solving skills
• Detailed oriented, including the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent customer services skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

• AMCTO/CMO professional designation would be preferable

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable) 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays 
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing  
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable) 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources 

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote.  You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work:  35 hours per week.  The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.    

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology. 

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.