ADMN O 24R - Documents and FOI Specialist

The Team
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is an independent body that handles human rights complaints under the Human Rights Code. The team works to receive, mediate, and decide cases in a fair and neutral way. Staff support the Tribunal’s work by managing information carefully, respecting privacy, and ensuring the public can access records when appropriate under FOIPPA.

The Role
The Documents and Freedom of Information Specialist manages the Tribunal’s records and freedom of information requests. This includes organizing and protecting physical and electronic records, responding to FOI requests on time, and balancing access to information with privacy obligations. The Specialist also reviews and improves records and information practices to ensure they are clear, consistent, and meet legal and policy requirements.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Information Management, Public Administration or other directly-related discipline and 3 years’ related experience; or
• Diploma in Information Management, Public Administration or other directly-related discipline and 4 years’ experience or; an equivalent combination of education/training and experience.

Recent and related experience includes:

• Experience interpreting and administering FOI legislation and providing advice on policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience working in a high volume environment, preferably involving legal records.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of organizations.
• Experience in negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution.
• Experience drafting business correspondence that includes explanation of rules, policy and legal requirements, and providing written and oral briefings to senior management and executive.
• Experience using the Administrative Records Classification System (ARCS) and/or the Operational Records Classification System (ORCS).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience working in legal or Government environments.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and policy related to records management (e.g. Information Management Act).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Emily.Ohler@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until July 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position is located in Vancouver.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.