Position Summary/About the role

Description:
One PIA Specialist is required for a month to conduct the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the Out of Country Prior Approval System (OOC PA).
Assignment Description:
NOTE:
Assignment Type: This position is listed as Onsite; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.
Extension/Amendment Attestation:
Extensions are permitted only to the extent of unused contract days and/or remaining contract funds. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value, including any extension options set out in the original SOW.

Responsibilities:
Deliverables
Required to lead or support the development of a privacy impact assessment that evaluates whether new technologies, information systems, or proposed programs or policies meet legal and policy privacy requirements, determine and mitigate risks, and address clients concerns.
These requirements include ensuring that the program complies with provincial, municipal, federal and private sector access and privacy legislation, as well as relevant regulations, statutes, OPS policies, Directives, standards, guidelines and internationally accepted Fair Information Practices.
General Skills:
Excellent knowledge of privacy and security concepts, trends, and issues. This will include an understanding of their impact on business processes, as well as skill with interpretation and communication of principles and compliance requirements
Knowledge of, and experience in researching and applying relevant information privacy laws, regulations, jurisprudence (particularly as it relates to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario) and risk countermeasures
Experience in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments in public sector context
Knowledge of, and experience with privacy enhancing best practices
Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply Ontario s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its municipal equivalent the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) their respective regulations and related jurisprudence
Familiarity with federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and US PATRIOT Act
Policy Knowledge
Familiarity with OPS Privacy Impact Assessment Process and Tools released by the Ontario Ministry of Government Services;
Good understanding of related disciplines, such as IT security, IT system design, policy development (privacy or security), business architecture, legal processes, Freedom of Information administration, business analysis, risk management, project management.
Operational Program and Business Design Skills
Ability to lead, mange or support the development of a PIA either independently or as part of a team by directing and gathering input from specific individuals within the organization
Knowledge and ability to create and understand data flow diagrams and business process diagrams
Ability to recognize the need for, and seek input from external experts as required
Excellent communication skills with technical and business audiences and non- access and privacy experts.
Technology and Systems Knowledge
Analytical skills to understand the current and future access and privacy implications of policies, decisions and business initiatives
Knowledge of Information Technology concepts and processes that impact the protection of personal information, including (but not limited to) Internet tools, system interfaces, information security, information architecture and data flows
Information and Record Keeping Knowledge
Experience in developing risk assessment tools, methodologies, policies and procedures to effectively manage personal information
Knowledge of policies, directives, standards, business rules, procedures and guidelines relating to records management including classification, retention and disposition of information
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Desirable Skills:
Professional certification from a related discipline such as IT security, architecture
Experience providing education and training related to privacy
Knowledge of, and experience with the policies and procedures of the Ontario government (e.g. business case development, project approvals and policy development)
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Policy Knowledge
Familiarity with OPS Privacy Impact Assessment Process and Tools released by the Ontario Ministry of Government Services;
Good understanding of related disciplines, such as IT security, IT system design, policy development (privacy or security), business architecture, legal processes, Freedom of Information administration, business analysis, risk management, project management.
20 points
Operational Program and Business Design Skills
Ability to lead, mange or support the development of a PIA either independently or as part of a team by directing and gathering input from specific individuals within the organization
Knowledge and ability to create and understand data flow diagrams and business process diagrams
Ability to recognize the need for, and seek input from external experts as required
20 points
Communication Skills
Excellent communication skills with technical and business audiences and non- access and privacy experts.
20 points
Technology and Systems Knowledge
Analytical skills to understand the current and future access and privacy implications of policies, decisions and business initiatives
Knowledge of Information Technology concepts and processes that impact the protection of personal information, including (but not limited to) Internet tools, system interfaces, information security, information architecture and data flows
20 points
Information and Record Keeping Knowledge
Experience in developing risk assessment tools, methodologies, policies and procedures to effectively manage personal information
Knowledge of policies, directives, standards, business rules, procedures and guidelines relating to records
10 points
Accessibility
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
5 points
Desirable Skills
Professional certification from a related discipline such as IT security, architecture
Experience providing education and training related to privacy
Knowledge of, and experience with the policies and procedures of the Ontario government (e.g. business case development, project approvals and policy development)
5 points

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