Adjudicator - Contract (2)

← Back to search results Apply By: Friday, June 26, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Adjudicator - Contract Job ID: 245891 Posting status: Open Organization: Legislative Assembly Division: Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division / Adjudication Department City: Toronto Position(s) language: English Job term: 2 Temporary (12 month contract) Job code: Not Available - Not Available Salary: Not available $103,051 - $161,429 Per Year
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The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario is an independent officer of the Legislature with a multifaceted mandate in the areas of access to government held information, access to one's own personal information and health records, and privacy protection. We have openings for an Adjudicator in our Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division. About the jobAs an Adjudicator you will be:
Deciding matters under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA). Applicants should highlight any relevant experience with any of these pieces of legislation in their cover letter. What you bring to the team
How do I qualify?As the successful candidate, you have experience adjudicating in an administrative tribunal setting, having proven ability to interpret and apply concepts under complex legislation. You have experience performing in a time-sensitive, caseload-driven environment that is subject to a high degree of scrutiny from the media and the public. You have well-developed writing skills; experience in FIPPA/MFIPPA/PHIPA/CYFSA and in the interpretation and application of complex legislation; familiarity with administrative law concepts applicable to the exercise of statutory decision-making authority; excellent analytical skills; aptitude for impartial adjudication and well-developed communication/ interpersonal skills. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
Traditional schooling is only one of many paths to knowledge and experience. If you are interested and feel you are a good fit for the role, please apply. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening, or an interview, will be contacted. Additional information: Apply by: Friday, June 26, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

• 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 2 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Excluded Work hours: Schedule N/A Category: Administrative and Support Services Posted on: Monday, June 8, 2026

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.
• Notes:
  • Qualified List Information:
  o A list of qualified candidates will be established for the Adjudicator position in the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and will be in effect for twelve (12) months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.
  • Hybrid Work:
  o The IPC is a hybrid work environment. We ask Adjudication team members to attend our Toronto office (2 Bloor Street East) a minimum of 5 days per month.
  To apply:
  1. Apply through our Careers Page:https://ipcontario.startdate.ca/#/'
  2. Include your cover letter and resume
  3. Please submit a writing sample along with your cover letter.
  The deadline to apply isJuly 1st, 2026 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

How to apply:

1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

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We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.

Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number).

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