Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for transparency and public service? Our non-profit housing corporation is seeking a dedicated Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator to join our legal team. This role is critical in ensuring our organization remains accountable and compliant with provincial privacy legislation.
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Advantages
Role: Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator
Rate: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour
Term: 3-Month Contract
Start Date: February 2026
Location: In-Office
Responsibilities
1. FOI Request Processing & Compliance
You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Freedom of Information requests to ensure strict compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and meet the mandatory 30-day deadline.
Stakeholder Relations: Respond to internal and external inquiries via phone and email within 24 hours.
Request Management: Clarify requests with applicants, identify voluminous requests, and negotiate to reduce scope or complexity.
Records Handling: Search, locate, and retrieve records; coordinate with various departments to identify responsive documents.
Legal Analysis: Research and apply MFIPPA legislation and IPC (Information and Privacy Commissioner) orders to identify statutory exemptions.
Redaction & Disclosure: Determine and sever exempt information, prepare records for disclosure, and calculate requester fees.
Appeals: Manage all stages of the appeal process, including participating in mediations and drafting representations.
2. Reporting & Tracking
Maintain accurate tracking systems and a FOI deadline calendar.
Provide weekly summaries to Senior Legal Counsel regarding routine requests and "Requests of Note" (contentious files).
Collaborate with IT and Legal to update FOI Policies and Procedures.
Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports for internal committees and the IPC.
3. Records Management
Organize and maintain a library of MFIPPA legislation and IPC guidelines.
Ensure the confidentiality of active files through systematic organization in secured filing cabinets.
Manage the annual archiving and storage of closed FOI files.
Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience processing FOI requests within a public sector or non-profit environment.
Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of MFIPPA and the Ontario IPC appeal process.
Communication: Exceptional professional communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive inquiries with diplomacy.
Organization: High level of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple strict deadlines simultaneously.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in tracking software and document redaction tools.
Summary
Please apply today to be considered for this position. We thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for transparency and public service? Our non-profit housing corporation is seeking a dedicated Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator to join our legal team. This role is critical in ensuring our organization remains accountable and compliant with provincial privacy legislation.
Advantages
Role: Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator
Rate: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour
Term: 3-Month Contract
Start Date: February 2026
Location: In-Office
Responsibilities
1. FOI Request Processing & Compliance
You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Freedom of Information requests to ensure strict compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and meet the mandatory 30-day deadline.
Stakeholder Relations: Respond to internal and external inquiries via phone and email within 24 hours.
Request Management: Clarify requests with applicants, identify voluminous requests, and negotiate to reduce scope or complexity.
Records Handling: Search, locate, and retrieve records; coordinate with various departments to identify responsive documents.
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Legal Analysis: Research and apply MFIPPA legislation and IPC (Information and Privacy Commissioner) orders to identify statutory exemptions.
Redaction & Disclosure: Determine and sever exempt information, prepare records for disclosure, and calculate requester fees.
Appeals: Manage all stages of the appeal process, including participating in mediations and drafting representations.
2. Reporting & Tracking
Maintain accurate tracking systems and a FOI deadline calendar.
Provide weekly summaries to Senior Legal Counsel regarding routine requests and "Requests of Note" (contentious files).
Collaborate with IT and Legal to update FOI Policies and Procedures.
Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports for internal committees and the IPC.
3. Records Management
Organize and maintain a library of MFIPPA legislation and IPC guidelines.
Ensure the confidentiality of active files through systematic organization in secured filing cabinets.
Manage the annual archiving and storage of closed FOI files.
Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience processing FOI requests within a public sector or non-profit environment.
Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of MFIPPA and the Ontario IPC appeal process.
Communication: Exceptional professional communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive inquiries with diplomacy.
Organization: High level of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple strict deadlines simultaneously.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in tracking software and document redaction tools.
Summary
Please apply today to be considered for this position. We thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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