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Location: Any AER location, Alberta
Employment Type:  Full Time, Limited Term – Anticipated 12 Months
Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $91,200 – $114,000 The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. This position may be eligible to receive a Northern Living allowance.  Northern Living allowances are provided based on the location of the position and where an employee primarily works and resides.
Hearing Coordinator, Hearing Services – Hybrid 

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) Hearing Commissioners’ Office is currently recruiting for a Hearing Coordinator, Hearing Services. Hearings are formal, court like processes, where a panel of hearing commissioners make decisions on matters related to energy development in Alberta. The Hearing Coordinator is responsible for working closely with hearing panels to coordinate all aspects of the pre-hearing process, the hearing itself, and decision writing, and for communicating effectively with hearing parties to support their involvement in the hearing. The preferred candidate will have tribunal experience and preferably be familiar with the AER’s legislation that guides hearing processes. 

Hearing Coordinators manage multiple hearing files, and this requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands. Hearing Coordinators also communicate on behalf of hearing panels, and this requires outstanding written and verbal communication skills that are professional and accurate. The ability to collaborate with, influence and lead ad hoc teams that support hearing panels, including legal counsel, technical experts and editors, is a critical aspect of the role. Sharing information about the hearing process with the public and hearing parties means you are skilled at conveying complex processes and requirements in simple terms, and helpful to those seeking to understand and access information about hearings and the AER.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Meet with hearing panels to discuss hearing files and provide process advice that aligns with AER legislation and precedent.
• Draft correspondence and procedural decisions based on the direction of hearing panels and edit the writing of hearing commissioners and colleagues.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, subject matter experts and other colleagues to coordinate the advice, technical information or editing support they provide to hearing panels.
• Process submissions from hearing parties, enter them into the public record for a proceeding, and capture associated data in a data-management system.
• Share information about the pre-hearing and hearing process with parties, the public and AER colleagues. 
• Manage hearing logistics such as venue planning, booking court reporters and organize catering.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as brainstorming ideas to improve an internal process with a group of colleagues from across the AER or updating content for an external presentation.

What we’re looking for in you: 

• An undergraduate degree and 5-7 years of related experience in quasi-judicial settings, regulatory fields, government or energy sectors.
• Certificate in administrative justice, project management, or mediation is an asset.
• Functional knowledge of AER legislation and regulatory instruments pertaining to hearings is preferred. 
• Leadership and organizational skills to manage multidisciplinary hearing teams. 
• Ability to engage with the public and develop working relationships with parties who are potentially adverse in interests.  
• Advanced written and oral communication skills. Proficient editor. The ability to translate or synthesis multiple sources of information and the ability to convey it in written format.  
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. 

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
• This position is a 12-Month limited term that can be based in close proximity to any AER office location, with the expectation of travel to the Calgary Head Office once per month for team meetings, and occasionally extended overnight travel to Calgary or other locations throughout Alberta where hearings may be held. 
• This position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check. 
• Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email Peopleservices@aer.ca.  Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you: 

• Great benefits from your first day of work
• Flexible Work Program – hybrid work and flexible hours
• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days 

More information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer. 

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.  

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: September 3, 2024 at midnight

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Portfolio: Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
Organization: Employment Insurance Board of Appeal
Position title: Executive Head
Type: Full-time
Salary range: $180,500.00 – $212,300.00/Year
Location: Across Canada
Application Review Date: July 31, 2024
Opportunity number: J0424-1351 

The Employment Insurance Board of Appeal was created under Part 5 of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act, which came into force on June 22, 2023. Canadians who contribute to the Employment Insurance system are eligible for benefits under specified circumstances. People who are denied Employment Insurance benefits, following a decision on a request for reconsideration, have the right to appeal that decision. The Board of Appeal acts as an independent administrative tribunal composed of three member panels rendering decisions on all matters appealed under subsection 113 of the Employment Insurance Act. The Board of Appeal’s mandate is to provide simple, quick, fair and client-centric quasi-judicial services to Employment Insurance claimants and employers.

The Executive Head has supervision over and direction of the day-to-day work of the Board of Appeal. The executive head plays a major role in determining and promoting the vision, goals, and strategy of the organization. In particular, the Executive Head is responsible for the management of the regional coordinators and the members of the Board of Appeal, including providing them with training and guidance with respect to their duties and functions and evaluating their performance. The Executive Head is to report regularly to the Canada Employment Insurance Commission on the overall performance of the Board of Appeal.

Diversity and Official Languages

We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to achieve one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.

Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.

To be considered, please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements: 

Education and Experience

• A degree from a recognized university, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and job-related experience; 
• Significant experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and directives; 
• Experience in leading a large and diverse team, including: 
• Managing human resources in person and / or remotely;
• Developing and implementing operational efficiencies and performance standards; and 
• Managing financial resources. 
• Experience in leading and managing large-scale organizational change efforts, initiatives and / or transformation;
• Experience developing collaborative and successful stakeholder relationships and complex partnerships; 
• Experience in decision-making related to sensitive and complex issues; and
• Experience as a decision-maker in an adjudicative tribunal would be considered an asset.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures and practices involved in conducting hearings in an administrative tribunal and in the legal principles involved, particularly as they relate to evidence, legal interpretation and natural justice; 
• Knowledge of government practices, including those related to sound governance and organizational management principles; 
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to act as a spokesperson for the Board of Appeal in dealing with the media, public institutions, governments and other organizations;
• Ability to develop effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, partners, and senior government officials while maintaining the degree of independence required of an administrative tribunal; 
• Ability to provide leadership within the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal to fulfill its mandate in accordance with the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and the Minister’s direction on overall objectives; 
• Ability to motivate regional coordinators, members and staff to collaborate effectively, challenge each other and to strive to exceed their previous standards of performance and to ensure that the Board of Appeal adheres to the highest standards of accountability and transparency; and
• Ability to act as a steward and oversee the establishment and implementation of organizational standards of performance, productivity, efficiency and quality in decision making. 

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages is required.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to confirm that you meet the above selection criteria and that you possess the following Personal Attributes: 

• High ethical standards and integrity 
• Sound judgment and impartiality
• Tact
• Discretion 

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

• Appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout their appointment as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments website, under Forms and reference material.
• All appointees will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must also 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 website.
• Appointees must uphold the highest standards of probity and are expected to demonstrate behaviors in the workplace that afford respect, equality and dignity, to everyone they interact with at work at all times. The Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector outlines the values and expected behaviors for public servants, including valuing diversity and creating workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. Governor in Council appointees are expected to uphold and respect these values and principles in a positive and active manner.
• The appointee must be willing to perform most duties in a telework environment, understanding that they must have the required provisions.
• The appointee must be able and willing to travel frequently throughout Canada. 

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.

A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.

How to Apply

Review of applications (more information available here) will begin on July 31, 2024. Candidates should apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application.

Instructions on how to apply for an appointment opportunity can be found on the Governor in Council Appointments website.

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Portfolio: Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
Organization: Employment Insurance Board of Appeal
Position title: Member
Type: Part-time
Per diem: $595.00 – $700.00
Location: Across Canada
Closing date: September 19, 2024
Opportunity number: J0424-1352

The Employment Insurance Board of Appeal was created under Part 5 of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act, which came into force on June 22, 2023. Canadians who contribute to the employment insurance system are eligible for benefits under specified circumstances. People who are denied Employment Insurance benefits, following a decision on a request for reconsideration, have the right to appeal that decision. The Board of Appeal acts as an independent administrative tribunal composed of three member panels rendering decisions on all matters appealed under subsection 113 of the Employment Insurance Act. The Board of Appeal’s mandate is to provide simple, quick, fair and client-centric quasi-judicial services to Employment Insurance claimants and employers.

Presiding Board Members conduct hearings as part of a three-member hearing panel, mandated to provide fair and impartial quasi-judicial hearings, and to render decisions on first level Employment Insurance appeals. Presiding Board Members make well-reasoned written decisions on appeals with respect to the eligibility of benefits under the employment insurance program, including whether administrative penalties have been accurately assessed. Presiding Board Members preside over the deliberations, lead the decision-making process and write the decision taken by the hearing panel, ensuring that appeals are dealt with quickly, fairly, efficiently and in accordance with natural justice, applicable legislation, jurisprudence and departmental service standards.

Diversity and Official Languages

We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to achieve one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.

Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.

To be considered, please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements: 

Education and Experience

• A degree from a recognized university, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, training, and job-related experience;
• Significant experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, policies, and directives; 
• Experience in decision-making related to sensitive and complex issues and / or experience as a decision-maker in an adjudicative tribunal or making recommendations in a non-adjudicative tribunal, agency or equivalent; 
• Experience writing about legal issues in plain language; and 
• Experience working on labour or employer issues would be considered an asset. 

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures and practices involved in conducting hearings in an administrative tribunal and in the legal principles involved, particularly as they relate to evidence, legal interpretation, and natural justice; 
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to manage a tribunal hearing, maintain self-control and defuse tense situations; 
• Ability to think conceptually and isolate, synthesize and analyze information to make and write appeal decisions; and
• Ability to interpret relevant statutes, regulations and policies and analyze complex situations to make equitable and timely findings and recommendations.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to confirm that you meet the above selection criteria and that you possess the following Personal Attributes: 

• High ethical standards and integrity 
• Sound judgment and impartiality
• Tact
• Discretion

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

• Appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout their appointment as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments website, under Forms and reference material.
• All appointees will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must also 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 website.
• Appointees must uphold the highest standards of probity and are expected to demonstrate behaviors in the workplace that afford respect, equality and dignity, to everyone they interact with at work at all times. The Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector outlines the values and expected behaviors for public servants, including valuing diversity and creating workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. Governor in Council appointees are expected to uphold and respect these values and principles in a positive and active manner.
• Appointees must be willing to commit to three to four (3-4) days of availability per month. The caseload may vary based on the number of appeals filed with no guarantee on the level of work each month. 
• Appointees must be available full-time for a period of approximately 10 days during the training period. 
• Appointees must be willing to perform most duties in a telework environment (manage and prepare files, conduct hearings and draft decisions), understanding that they must have the required provisions. 
• Appointees must be able and willing to travel within Canada to conduct in–person hearings and for occasional training when required.  

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 19, 2024, via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Deputy Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent through the online application.