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Location: Remote in Ottawa or Toronto Language: English, fluent written and verbal communication required Duration: 6-8 week contract, with potential for extension Background Check Requirement: Secret Level Security Clearance required About the Opportunity Altis Recruitment is proud to partner with a public sector organization experiencing a significant increase in Access to Information requests. This short-term ATIP Officer opportunity will play a critical role in ensuring legislated timelines are met during a peak period of demand. You’ll join a small, knowledgeable Privacy and ATIP team and step in as a true ATI processor. This role is highly execution-focused and ideal for a seasoned professional who knows the Access to Information Act inside and out and can immediately take ownership of complex files with minimal ramp-up. What’s in it for You This is an opportunity to apply your deep ATIP expertise in a focused, short-term engagement where your impact will be immediate and valued. You’ll work remotely, with full virtual system access, and collaborate with a team that appreciates efficiency, precision, and experience. If you’re a senior ATIP professional looking for a flexible contract, a meaningful contribution, and the chance to support a team during a critical workload surge, this role offers exactly that. Your Responsibilities You’ll independently process high-volume and complex Access to Information requests from start to finish under strict legislative timelines. You’ll gather, review, and analyze large record sets, including files with thousands of pages. You’ll apply ATI exemptions accurately and confidently, demonstrating strong working knowledge of relevant sections of the Act. You’ll perform document review and redaction using the organization’s ATIP processing system. You’ll support expedited processing during peak demand periods, ensuring quality and compliance are never compromised. Skills and Qualifications 10+ years of direct experience processing Access to Information requests under the Access to Information Act. Proven experience managing high-volume files and complex requests with tight deadlines. Deep, hands-on knowledge of ATI exemptions and legislative interpretation. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and immediate productivity. Strong attention to detail and sound judgment when handling sensitive information. Active Secret Level Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain one quickly. Why Partner with Altis If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

What you’ll do

You will independently process high-volume and complex Access to Information requests under strict legislative timelines. This includes gathering, reviewing, and analyzing large record sets and applying ATI exemptions accurately.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of direct experience processing Access to Information requests and managing high-volume files. Strong knowledge of ATI exemptions and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight are essential.

Other relevant skills

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• Access To Information
• Legislative Interpretation
• Document Review
• Redaction
• Attention To Detail
• Judgment
• High-Volume Processing
• Complex Requests
• Confidentiality
• Independent Work
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration
• ATIP Processing
• ATI Exemptions
• Record Analysis
• Quality Assurance