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Description

To assist the Manager, Contracts and Legal Services on issues related to privacy and access to information, including compliance with privacy and access legislation, as well as provide administrative support related to contract processing and coordination and communication with external legal counsel.

Reporting to the Manager, Contracts and Legal Services, this position supports the Manager, Contracts and Legal services in the area of privacy and access to information. They also work closely with members of Corporate Administration and external legal counsel to ensure smooth provision of legal services and management of contracts. This position will work closely with internal stakeholders, and will consult with external stakeholders as necessary. The ability to work independently and to collaborate as a member of a team is required. The office atmosphere is fast-paced and deadline-driven. The position routinely works with sensitive and confidential documents and data. If information is improperly disclosed or legislation is not properly complied with, there could be significant legal and financial implications and the interests of students, employees, and other University stakeholders could be adversity affected. This position aids in the protection of the interests of the University as an institution and does not allow the interests of other parties to jeopardize those interests. Errors in judgment and execution affect the credibility of the University. The Assistant aids the Manager, Contracts and Legal Services in fulfilling the Universitys responsibilities under privacy and access to information legislation (including The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and The Health Information Protection Act).