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Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

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Protecting the privacy and access to information rights of Ontarians.

Toronto, Ontario

Government Administration
51–200 people

About

The role of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is set out in three statutes: 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. The IPC acts independently of government to uphold and promote open government and the protection of personal privacy. Under the three Acts, the Information and Privacy Commissioner: - Resolves access to information appeals and complaints when government or health care practitioners and organizations refuse to grant requests for access or correction; - Investigates complaints with respect to personal information held by government or health care practitioners and organizations; - Conducts research into access and privacy issues; - Comments on proposed government legislation and programs; and - Educates the public about Ontario’s access and privacy laws.

Open positions

Adjudication Manager

Hybrid · Toronto

Lead and guide adjudicators in managing caseloads, interpreting legislation and administrative law, and processing appeals and complaints under Ontario access and privacy laws. Provide administrative leadership, adjudicate assigned cases under delegated authority, and participate in or lead special projects.

Adjudication Manager

Hybrid · Toronto

Lead and guide adjudicators on caseload management, legislation and administrative law, internal procedures, and the processing of appeals and complaints. Adjudicate assigned matters under delegated authority, provide administrative leadership, and participate in or lead special projects.

Director, Expedited Team

Hybrid · Toronto

Lead the Expedited Team and oversee the development, administration, performance, and continuous improvement of processes for resolving selected access appeals and complaints. Guide staff and case management, monitor service standards and performance data, advise senior leaders on complex and emerging issues, and collaborate on organization-wide initiatives.