Senior ATIP Specialist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior ATIP Specialist based in India.

This is a high-impact contract opportunity focused on managing a large and complex Access to Information request within a government <environment.You> will take ownership of the file from planning and processing through consultations, interim releases, and final disclosure.The role requires a strong understanding of Canadian access-to-information legislation, policies, directives, and current ATIP <practices.You> will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring that decisions are properly documented and legally defensible.The position offers an opportunity to apply your expertise to a significant, deadline-driven information management <initiative.You> will also contribute to improving organizational practices by documenting lessons learned from processing high-volume requests.Success in this role requires precision, sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to manage complex workflows against a fixed deadline.

Accountabilities

• Develop, maintain, and document a comprehensive project plan with milestones, work objectives, and timelines to ensure delivery by the mandated deadline.
• Process and complete a large-volume Access to Information request in accordance with the Access to Information Act, applicable policies, directives, and established ATIP practices.
• Coordinate and document internal and external consultations, including sequential consultations where required, using appropriate communication and processing systems.
• Engage directly with the requestor when clarification or additional information is required to support the processing of the request.
• Liaise with the Office of the Information Commissioner as appropriate throughout the processing of the file.
• Plan and execute periodic interim releases, ensuring that consultations, decisions, timelines, and supporting justifications are properly documented.
• Apply severance decisions in accordance with the Access to Information Act and relevant jurisprudence, providing appropriate documentation to the ATIP Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate records and processing documentation throughout the lifecycle of the request.
• Deliver a completed project plan for review and approval by the Project Authority.
• Ensure the final release is fully processed, compliant with legislative requirements, and delivered within the established deadline.
• Produce lessons-learned documentation covering the management of high-volume ATI requests within small institutions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Access to Information Act, relevant Treasury Board Secretariat policies and directives, and current ATIP practices.
• Proven experience processing large-volume and complex Access to Information requests.
• Experience managing internal and external consultations, including consultations that may need to occur sequentially.
• Hands-on experience planning and delivering interim releases for complex ATI files.
• Demonstrated ability to apply severance decisions in accordance with applicable legislation and jurisprudence.
• Strong project management, organizational, prioritization, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage a substantial file against a fixed deadline.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail, particularly when assessing records, consultations, exemptions, and disclosure decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with requestors, coordinators, government stakeholders, and oversight bodies.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication and documentation across multiple stakeholders.
• English or French language proficiency is essential.
• Must be eligible to obtain or currently hold a Level II (Secret) security clearance.

Benefits

• Contract opportunity: Work on a significant, high-volume government information management initiative.
• Remote work: Fully remote position.
• Professional impact: Contribute directly to the compliant and timely processing of a major Access to Information request.
• Specialized experience: Opportunity to apply and deepen expertise in Canadian ATIP legislation, consultations, severance, and disclosure practices.
• Strategic contribution: Produce lessons learned that can help strengthen future approaches to managing complex ATI requests.
• Government-sector exposure: Collaborate with stakeholders involved in information access, compliance, and oversight.
• Deadline-driven environment: Take ownership of a clearly defined project with measurable deliverables and an established completion timeline.