Administrative Technician – Access to Information

Ministry or Organization: Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec

Number of Positions Available: 1

Employment Status: Occasional

General Information *Do you enjoy working within a dynamic organization offering varied and stimulating assignments? Do you want a job that allows you to be at the heart of the action and take on new challenges? Then join the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec (CPTAQ)!*

• Start Date: September 2026
• Work Mode: Hybrid (remote work permitted 2 days per week)
• Administrative Unit: Corporate Affairs Directorate (DAC)

Mission

The CPTAQ is an organization directly under the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Since 1978, it has been tasked with ensuring, for future generations, a territory conducive to the practice and development of agricultural activities. To this end, it protects the agricultural territory and contributes to introducing this objective at the heart of the concerns of the community. The CPTAQ bases its action on the values of equity, respect, transparency, impartiality and coherence.

Context:

The DAC is composed of several multidisciplinary teams. More specifically, it is responsible for the first-line service to the clientele, the service dedicated to responding to access to information requests as well as to requests for copies of files and it oversees the activities of the general administration (financial, material and human resources).

Here’s what your daily routine will look like

• Respond to requests regarding access to information and the protection of personal information by applying principles of respect and equity and ensuring that decision-making projects comply with the Law;
• Ensure the complete processing and follow-up of access to information requests received while ensuring compliance with the Law;
• Provide technical support to respond to requests for copies of files;
• Collaborate with the coordinator/responsible for access to information to define the decision-making context to be prioritized;
• Work in collaboration with the Legal Affairs Directorate (DAJ) when required.

Remuneration: From $47,119 to $66,112*

• The remuneration is determined based on the relevance of your education and experience in relation to the position. Therefore, it is important to detail them well in your application form which will serve as a reference.

The amounts associated with the different levels can be consulted on the website of the Treasury Board Secretariat.

Job Requirements and Application Process

Job Requirements

• Hold a college diploma (DEC) in administrative techniques or any other relevant technical college diploma or a relevant study certificate whose equivalence is recognized by the competent authority;

+ The candidacy of a person who is in the process of completing the last year of studies required for the acquisition of the required diploma may be considered; + Each missing year of studies can be compensated by one year of relevant post-secondary studies of equal or higher level than those required.

+ The required diploma can also be compensated by a non-relevant DEC combined with one year of relevant post-secondary studies, or by a non-relevant DEC and six years of relevant experience acquired in a position of immediately lower, technical or professional level; + For consideration, any studies completed outside of Canada must be subject to a comparative evaluation (equivalence certificate) issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration;

• Possess Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or a work permit issued by the competent federal authority to hold a position in the Quebec public service;

+ A person awaiting proof of permanent resident status or a work permit may submit their candidacy to the present selection process. However, they must be authorized to work legally in Canada at the time of their appointment;

• Have appropriate knowledge of French for the functions.
• Desired Profile:

Knowledge of the Act on Access to Public Organization Documents and the Protection of Personal Information as well as Article 15 of the Act on the Protection of the Agricultural Territory and Agricultural Activities (LPTAA).

Employment Equity *The Quebec public service applies employment equity measures for visible minorities, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, Indigenous people and women.* APPLICATION PROCESS

Your application must be submitted by no later than September 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

It is your responsibility to provide a complete and detailed application file. It is thanks to this information that our team makes the selection of candidates who will proceed to the next stage of the appointment process.

A short video explaining the steps is available if needed.

Please note

• Once submitted, your application cannot be modified;
• No applications or resumes submitted by email will be accepted;
• Only the selected individuals will be contacted;
• We suggest that you keep a copy of this offer for future reference, as you will no longer have access to it once the process is completed.
• Information on the Appointment:
• Ms. Johanne Létourneau, Administrative Services Manager
• johanne.letourneau@cptaq.gouv.qc.ca
• Information on the Selection Process:
• Ms. Camille Roy, Technician in Selection Processes

If you experience difficulties creating your account or , you can contact the Appointment Assistance Center for the Quebec region at 418 528-7157, or elsewhere in Quebec, at the toll-free number 1 866 672-3460.

Work Location Address

• 1010 Rue De Sérigny, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4K5G7

Administrative Region

• Montérégie

Employment Domain

• Administration, business, accounting and finance

Employment Category

• Technical Jobs

Body - Employment Class

• 264.10 - Administrative Technician

Availability

• Week

Schedule

• Day

Number of Hours per Week

• 35 hours

End Date of Employment

• March 31, 2027

End Date of Publication

• September 20, 2026