GLIN==> Canada Seeks New IJC Commissioner

For the first time, the position of Canadian Commissioner to the IJC is
being publicly advertised. This opening is to replace Chair Herb Gray, whose
term runs out in January. Applications must be submitted by November 23,
2009 to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy
Council Office. 

 

On the U.S. side, all three commissioners' positions were advertised almost
eleven months ago. No appointments have been made yet.

 

 

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION (Canadian Section)
(Full-time position)

 

Salary Range: $163,000 - $220,600

 

Location: National Capital Region

 

The International Joint Commission (IJC) is a bi-national, independent,
quasi-judicial organization established by the Boundary Waters Treaty of
1909 to deal mainly with the apportionment, conservation and development of
water resources (including hydroelectric power) along the international
boundary between Canada and the United States. It helps prevent and resolve
water-related disputes, primarily about quantity and quality, and has a wide
range of investigative, quasi-judicial, administrative and arbitral
functions. The IJC is comprised of 3 Canadian and 3 American Commissioners
and maintains offices in Ottawa and Washington. The IJC_s Canadian Section
is under the portfolio responsibility of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. 

 

The Commissioners ensure that the IJC pursues the common good of both
countries as an independent and objective adjudicator and as an independent
and objective advisor to the governments, while also protecting fundamental
Canadian interests in conformity with the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty.

 

Pursuant to the IJC_s Rules of Procedure, the Commissioners of the Canadian
Section of the IJC shall appoint one of their number as chair, to be known
as the Chair of the Canadian Section of the International Joint Commission.
The Chair of the Canadian section shall act as chair at all meetings of the
Commission held in Canada and in respect to all matters required to be done
in Canada by the Chair of the Commission.

 

The Commissioner will possess a degree from a recognized university in a
relevant discipline or a combination of equivalent education, job-related
training and/or experience. The successful candidate will have demonstrated
senior level management and leadership experience, including managing
financial and human resources. In addition to having experience developing
and fostering productive relationships with non-government organizations
and/or stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, he/she should have
experience dealing with and providing advice to senior officials at all
levels of government. Experience in the interpretation and application of
legislation is also required. Experience working for or with national or
international organizations, in addition to working in or with the water
management and/or ecosystem management sectors would be considered assets.

 

The preferred candidate will understand sound governance and management
principles and practices and should possess knowledge of the public policy
environment, processes and best practices. He/she will be aware of the
operations and challenges of working with both the Canadian and American
governments and should have an understanding of the mandates of the
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Environment
Canada. It would be considered an asset if the candidate possessed knowledge
of current water management issues and/or stakeholder engagement trends,
Canadian water policy, particularly as it relates to the Great Lakes Region,
relevant provincial legislation, and international water policy. 

 

The ideal candidate should possess superior intellectual, strategic
leadership and organizational management skills to ensure that the IJC
fulfills its treaty and legislative mandate. The candidate's strong ability
to anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies will enable the IJC to
seize opportunities and resolve problems. He/she will have a proven ability
to develop effective working relationships with relevant government
departments and strategic partners within Canada and internationally, as
well as demonstrated problem-solving, consensus-building, facilitation
and/or mediation skills. The ability to interpret relevant statutes,
regulations and policies and to analyze complex issues in order to not only
provide sound recommendations and advice to governments, but also to make
equitable decisions, while anticipating the short- and long-term
consequences, are required. The successful candidate should have strong
communications skills (both written and oral), with the ability to act as
spokesperson in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions,
governments, the public and other organizations.

 

The preferred candidate will possess strong professional ethics, superior
interpersonal skills, integrity and discretion in addition to being
flexible, resilient, cooperative and dependable.

 

Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.

 

The Commissioner must be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region
or to a location within reasonable commuting distance or be committed to
productive tele-working. The Commissioner must be willing to travel
frequently within Canada and abroad. 

 

The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are
representative of Canada_s regions and official languages, as well as of
women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.

 

The preferred candidate must comply with the Ethical Guidelines for Public
Office Holders and Guidelines for the Political Activities of Public Office
Holders. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council
Appointments website, under Reference Material at
http://www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca/.

 

The selected candidate will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act.
Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the
Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days
of appointment, a Confidential Report in which they disclose all of their
assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information please
visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner_s web
site at http//www.ciec-ccie.gc.ca <http://www.ciec-ccie.gc.ca/> .

 

This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in
Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not,
however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. 

 

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on
its Web site at http://www.ijc.org/.

 

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by November 23,
2009 to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy
Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, (613)
957-5006 (facsimile), GICA-NGEC at bnet.pco-bcp.gc.ca (email).

 

Bilingual notices of vacancies will be produced in alternative format (audio
cassette, diskette, braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further
information, please contact Canadian Government Publishing, Public Works and
Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0S5, (613) 941-5995 or
1-800-635-7943.

 

 

COMMISSIONER (full-time) 
Selection Criteria 

Education

*         A degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline or
a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and/or
experience. 

Experience

*         Demonstrated senior level management and leadership experience
including managing financial and human resources; 

*         Experience dealing with and providing advice to senior officials
within all levels of government; 

*         Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation; 

*         Experience developing and fostering productive relationships with
non-governmental organizations and stakeholders from a variety of
backgrounds; and 

*         Experience working for or with national or international
organizations in addition to working in or with the water management and/or
ecosystem management sectors would be considered assets. 

Knowledge

*         Knowledge of the Boundary Waters Treaty, the International
Boundary Waters Treaty Act, and the Rules of Procedure of the International
Joint Commission; 

*         Knowledge of sound governance and management principles and
practices; 

*         Knowledge of the public policy environment, processes and best
practices; 

*         Knowledge of the operations and challenges of working with both
the Canadian and American governments, as well as an understanding of the
mandates of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and
Environment Canada; and 

*         Knowledge of current water management issues and/or stakeholder
engagement trends, Canadian water policy, particularly as it relates to the
Great Lakes Region, relevant provincial legislation, and international water
policy would be considered assets. 

Abilities

*         Superior intellectual, strategic leadership and organizational
management skills to ensure that the IJC fulfills its treaty and legislative
mandate; 

*         Strong ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop
strategies to enable the Commission to seize opportunities and resolve
problems; 

*         Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with
relevant government departments and strategic partners within Canada and
internationally; 

*         Ability to interpret relevant statutes, regulations and policies
and to analyze complex issues in order to provide not only sound
recommendations and advice to governments, but also to make equitable
decisions, while anticipating the short and long-term consequences; 

*         Demonstrated problem-solving, consensus-building, facilitation
and/or mediation skills; and 

*         Superior communication skills, both written and oral with the
ability to act as spokesperson in dealing with stakeholders, media, public
institutions, governments, the public and other organizations. 

Personal Suitability

*         Superior interpersonal skills; 

*         Integrity, discretion and strong professional ethics; 

*         Flexible and resilient; 

*         Cooperative and dependable. 

Language Requirements

*         Proficiency in both official languages is an asset. 

Other Considerations

*         The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate to the
National Capital Region or to a location within reasonable commuting
distance or be committed to productive tele-working; 

*         The successful candidate must be willing to travel frequently
within Canada and abroad; and

*         Pursuant to the IJC_s Rules of Procedure, the Commissioners of the
Canadian Section of the IJC shall appoint one of their number as chair, to
be known as the Chair of the Canadian Section of the International Joint
Commission. The Chair of the Canadian section shall act as chair at all
meetings of the Commission held in Canada and in respect to all matters
required to be done in Canada by the Chair of the Commission. 

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