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Hi everyone, Re. below, I thought this might interest some of you:) Cheers, Leo ------- Corporate FOIPOP Administrator (Halifax) Public Service Commission Please Quote Competition # PSC-04-55-CB Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter, please quote competition number, department and competition name. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Duties The Corporate FOIPOP Administrator will be responsible for the administration of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act for four offices, i.e., Executive Council Office, Office of the Premier, Treasury & Policy Board and the Public Service Commission, located at One Government Place in Halifax, NS. This position is accountable for coordinating the Freedom of Information access/process in the above noted offices. The administrator manages, processes and makes decisions on FOIPOP applications for the four offices, and represents these offices on requests for review of office decisions by the FOIPOP Actıs Review Officer. The administrator screens information requests under the FOIPOP Act as well as the Routine Access policies of each of these offices. The administrator performs a leadership role in any FOIPOP applications with significant corporate implications. Records of particular interest are Cabinet documents and those related to human resources matters. The administrator is well versed in all aspects of access, Cabinet privilege and privacy matters. The administrator reports directly to the Public Service Commissioner and is considered to be an employee of the Public Service Commission. The administrator will also report directly to the Deputy Minister of the Office of the Premier and Treasury and Policy Board as well as to the Clerk/Secretary of the Executive Council with respect to FOIPOP matters specifically related to those offices. Qualifications University degree in social science, business, or public administration; or graduation from university or college with certification in information access and protection of privacy (IAPP), information management, library science, law or archival studies; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Several years experience working with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act as well as experience working with senior management teams of government. Excellent judgement and analytical skills are required as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of the operations of government, including the roles of central agencies, the legislative and Executive Council processes, and corporate policies and procedures in addition to having experience with developing and conducting training sessions and presentations. A high level of maturity, diplomacy, sensitivity and confidentiality are required with this position as well as excellent organizational and time management skills. Negotiation skills and experience with mediation and conflict resolution will be considered an asset. Classification: MCP 22 Salary Range: $53,697 - $69,806 Closing Date: February 15, 2005 Note: Applications/Resumes can also be sent directly to: Human Resources Division Johnston Building, 5th floor 1672 Granville Street P.O. Box 186 Halifax, NS B3J 2N2 Fax 902-424-7676. Email Contact: [log in to unmask] Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 P.M. or fax by Midnight on the closing date.