Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 146, Number 27: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
July 7, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-02897 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.
1. Permittee: Public Works and Government Services Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
2. Waste or other matter to be disposed of: Dredged material.
2.1. Nature of waste or other matter: Dredged material consisting of gravel, sand, silt and clay.
3. Duration of permit: Permit is valid from August 8, 2012, to August 7, 2013.
4. Loading site(s): Pangnirtung Harbour, at approximately 66°08.940′ N, 65°42.300′ W (NAD83).
5. Disposal site(s): Within a 200 m radius of 66°10.200′ N, 65°41.933′ W (NAD83) over 140–150 m of water.
6. Method of loading: Dredging will be carried out using a clamshell dredge.
7. Route to disposal site(s) and method of transport: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site via towed or self-propelled barges.
8. Method of disposal: Disposal will be carried out by bottom dumping.
9. Total quantity to be disposed of: Not to exceed 20 000 m3 place measure.
10. Fees: The fee prescribed by the Disposal at Sea Permit Fee Regulations shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations.
11. Inspection:
11.1. By accepting this permit, the Permittee and their contractors accept that they are subject to inspection pursuant to Part 10 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
11.2. The Permittee shall ensure that records of all loading and disposal activities are kept on site for the duration of the permit and are available for inspection by any enforcement officer or analyst for two years following the expiry of the permit.
12. Contractors:
12.1. The loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit shall not be carried out by any person without written authorization from the Permittee.
12.2. The Permittee shall ensure that all persons involved in the loading, transport or disposal activities authorized by this permit conduct these activities in accordance with the relevant permit conditions.
13. Reporting and notification:
13.1. The Permittee shall notify in writing the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Prairie and Northern Region, c/o Head of Environmental Assessment North (Northwest Territories and Nunavut), Environment Canada, Prairie and Northern Region, 5019 52nd Street, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 2310, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2P7, 867-873-8185 (fax) or carey.ogilvie@ec.gc.ca (email), at least seven days prior to the start of the first loading or disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.
13.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Prairie and Northern Region, identified in paragraph 13.1, within 30 days of the expiry of the permit. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of matter disposed of at the disposal site(s) and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.
13.3. At all times, a copy of this permit and of documents and drawings referenced in this permit shall be available at the loading site and on all powered ships directly engaged in the loading and disposal operations.
14. Special precautions:
14.1. The loading and disposal at sea activities referred to under this permit shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation measures summarized in the documents titled
- (i) “Nunavut Impact Review Board Screening-Level Environmental Assessment, Disposal at Sea of Dredged Marine Sediments, Pangnirtung Fjord, Nunavut” (December 2010);
- (ii) “Screening Decision Report, NIRB FILE NO.: 09UN052” (March 2011); and
- (iii) “Proponent Response to Comments Submitted to NIRB Regarding the Public Works and Government Services Canada Disposal at Sea of Dredged Sediments, Pangnirtung Fjord” Project Proposal (March 2011).
CHERYL BARANIECKI
Regional Director
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
Prairie and Northern Region
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
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DEPARTMENT OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT
CANADA PETROLEUM RESOURCES ACT
Results of the 2011–2012 Call for Bids: Central Mackenzie Valley
The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development hereby gives notice pursuant to subsection 15(2) of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, R.S. 1985, c. 36, 2nd supplement, of the bids which have been selected in response to the 2011–2012 Central Mackenzie Valley Call for Bids. Winning bidders who submit work deposits representing 25% of their work proposal bid will be eligible to receive an exploration licence.
A summary of the terms and conditions applicable to the call was published in the Canada Gazette, Part Ⅰ, on February 18, 2012. The call closed on June 19, 2012.
In accordance with the requirements set out in the 2011–2012 Central Mackenzie Valley Call for Bids, the following bids have been selected:
Central Mackenzie Valley
Parcel CMV2012-01 (69 649 hectares more or less)
Work proposal bid: $76,864,864.00
Work deposit: $19,216,216.00
Issuance Fee: $ 2,500.00
Bidder: Shell Canada Limited - 100%
Designated Representative: Shell Canada Limited
Parcel CMV2012-02 (84 504 hectares more or less)
Work proposal bid: $15,276,444.00
Work deposit: $ 3,819,111.00
Issuance Fee: $ 2,000.00
Bidder: Shell Canada Limited - 75%
MGM Energy Corp. - 25%
Designated Representative: Shell Canada Limited
July 7, 2012
JOHN DUNCAN, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Indian Affairs and
Northern Development
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
| Name and position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Boyes, David | 2012-872 |
| International Pacific Halibut Commission | |
| Member | |
| Business Development Bank of Canada | |
| Directors of the Board of Directors | |
| Perkins, Rick | 2012-918 |
| Spencer, Thomas R. | 2012-917 |
| Zigrossi, Rosemary | 2012-919 |
| Canadian Securities Regulation Regime Transition Office | |
| Part-time co-présidents | |
| Davies, Bryan P. | 2012-892 |
| Hyndman, Douglas M. | 2012-893 |
| Cochrane, Ron | 2012-878 |
| Public Service Pension Advisory Committee | |
| Member | |
| Côté, The Hon. Jean E. | 2012-934 |
| Government of Alberta | |
| Administrator | |
| June 23 to June 28, 2012 | |
| Cross, Carolyn | 2012-916 |
| Canada Foundation for Innovation | |
| Director of the board of directors | |
| Citizenship Act | |
| Citizenship judges | |
| Babcock, Floyd — Full-time basis | 2012-895 |
| Babikian, Aris — Full-time basis | 2012-894 |
| Pash, Gerald W. — Part-time basis | 2012-896 |
| Delisle, Margaret F. | 2012-913 |
| National Battlefields Commission | |
| Chairman | |
| DeWare, Tracey K. | 2012-931 |
| Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick — Family Division | |
| Judge | |
| Court of Appeal of New Brunswick | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Employment Insurance Act | |
| Chairpersons of the Boards of Referees | |
| Manitoba | |
| Ketcheson, Brian Don — Winnipeg | 2012-885 |
| Ontario | |
| Anzini, Giuseppe — Hamilton | 2012-880 |
| Montemarano, Caterina — Mississauga | 2012-883 |
| Ward, Jennifer Susan — Brampton | 2012-886 |
| Quebec | |
| Senécal, Marc — Outaouais | 2012-884 |
| Fortin, Michèle | 2012-869 |
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| Member of the Governing Council | |
| Griffin, John | 2012-925 |
| National Farm Products Council | |
| Member | |
| Immigration and Refugee Board | |
| Full-time members | |
| Fiorino, Pasquale A. | 2012-897 |
| Miscampbel, Patricia Jean | 2012-901 |
| Morrish, Deborah Ann Grace | 2012-900 |
| Patel, Vandana | 2012-898 |
| Pettinella, Michele | 2012-899 |
| Josefo, Jay | 2012-920 |
| National Research Council of Canada | |
| Member | |
| Kane, Catherine M. | 2012-928 |
| Federal Court | |
| Judge | |
| Federal Court of Appeal | |
| Member ex officio | |
| Lamarche, Serge | 2012-879 |
| Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act | |
| Member — Arbitration Board | |
| Langtry, David William | 2012-915 |
| Canadian Human Rights Commission | |
| Deputy Chief Commissioner | |
| Larkin, Marni | 2012-909 |
| Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | |
| Director of the Board of Directors | |
| La Rochelle, Bruce | 2012-924 |
| Canada Agricultural Products Act | |
| Review Tribunal | |
| Part-time member | |
| Larochelle, Luc | 2012-911 |
| Canada Council for the Arts | |
| Member | |
| Lavigne, A. Michel | 2012-903 |
| Canada Post Corporation | |
| Director of the Board of Directors | |
| L’Heureux, Sonia | 2012-933 |
| Parliamentary Librarian | |
| McArthur, John H. | 2012-877 |
| Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada | |
| Chairperson of the Board of Directors | |
| McFetridge, Donald G. | 2012-921 |
| Competition Tribunal | |
| Member | |
| Morgan, Edward M. | 2012-930 |
| Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario | |
| Judge | |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| National Parole Board | |
| Full-time members | |
| Murray, Edward | 2012-927 |
| Whitley, Stuart James, Q.C. | 2012-926 |
| National Seniors Council | |
| Members | |
| Johnson, Shanthi | 2012-922 |
| Smith, Lisa Marie | 2012-923 |
| Philp, The Hon. Alan R. | 2012-935 |
| Government of Manitoba | |
| Administrator | |
| June 26 to September 10, 2012 | |
| Port Authority | |
| Directors | |
| Crema, Ronald Victor — Port Alberni | 2012-904 |
| Singh, Peter Gangh, Q.C. — Oshawa | 2012-908 |
| Turner, T. Richard — Vancouver Fraser | 2012-907 |
| PPP Canada Inc. | |
| Directors of the Board of Directors | |
| Comper, Anthony | 2012-890 |
| Lamarre, Jacques | 2012-891 |
| Racine, Rémi | 2012-910 |
| Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | |
| Chairperson of the Board of Directors | |
| Ross, William C. | 2012-887 |
| Canada Development Investment Corporation | |
| Chairperson of the Board of Directors | |
| Royal Canadian Mint | |
| Directors of the Board of Directors | |
| Dujmovic, Susan | 2012-889 |
| Staples-Lyon, Bonnie | 2012-888 |
| Stanley, Kay | 2012-868 |
| National Capital Commission | |
| Member | |
| Thibault, Claude | 2012-912 |
| Canadian Museum of Civilization | |
| Trustee of the Board of Trustees | |
| Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada | |
| Part-time members | |
| Phillips, Alexander Charles | 2012-905 |
| Parsons, Jim | 2012-906 |
| Tulloch, The Hon. Michael H. | 2012-929 |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | |
| Justice of Appeal | |
| Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Turcotte, F. Neil | 2012-932 |
| Her Majesty’s Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan | |
| Judge | |
| Watts, Sharon | 2012-870 |
| Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission | |
| President | |
| Zytaruk, Brian | 2012-871 |
| Fisheries Joint Management Committee | |
| Member |
June 28, 2012
DIANE BÉLANGER
Official Documents Registrar
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE
Chairperson (part-time position)
The origins of the Canadian Museum of Nature date back to 1856 when its predecessor, the Geological Survey of Canada, was given the mandate to exhibit its native collections of plants, animals, minerals and fossils. Home to one of the world’s largest natural history collections, including 24 major science collections of more than 10 million specimens, the Museum covers four billion years of Earth history. Its current status as a federal Crown Corporation dates from 1990, when the Museums Act was proclaimed. As a national institution and member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio, the Museum’s mandate is to increase, throughout Canada and internationally, interest in, knowledge of, and appreciation and respect for, the natural world.
The Canadian Museum of Nature is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and nine other trustees. The Board has the overall stewardship of the Corporation and is expected to provide strategic guidance to management and to oversee the activities of the Corporation. It has a duty to act in the best interests of the Corporation and to exercise care and due diligence. The Chairperson is responsible for the proper conduct of the Board meetings in such a way that the Corporation carries out its mandate and objectives effectively, ensures good value for public funds, remains viable and holds management accountable for its performance.
The successful candidate should possess a degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of relevant education, job-related training and/or experience. The qualified candidate should possess experience on a board of directors/ trustees, preferably as chairperson, along with experience at the senior management level in the private or public sector. He or she should also have experience in the development of strategies, objectives, plans and best business practices, and corporate governance. Experience in dealing with the federal government, preferably with senior government officials, as well as experience in fundraising activities, is considered an asset.
The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable of the legislative framework, mandate and activities of the Canadian Museum of Nature. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the chairperson, the board and the director of a similar sized organization is necessary. The selected candidate should possess knowledge of sound governance principles, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation of performance. The successful candidate must be financially literate and have knowledge of the federal government’s expectations with regard to accountability and reporting. The selected candidate should also have knowledge of the federal government’s policy agenda and how it relates to the Canadian Museum of Nature. Knowledge of the cultural, patrimonial and/or recreational tourism sectors is considered an asset.
The position requires superior leadership and management skills to enable the Board to accomplish its work effectively. The selected candidate should be able to lead discussions, foster debate among Board members, facilitate consensus and manage conflicts, should they arise. The ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to enable the Board to seize opportunities and solve problems is essential. The qualified candidate should possess the capacity to develop and maintain effective relationships with the Museum’s management, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and his/her office, the Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Museum’s key stakeholders and partners. Superior communications skills, both written and oral, are required, as well as the ability to act as the spokesperson in dealing with the federal government, the media, and the Museum’s stakeholders and partners, and other organizations.
The selected candidate should possess leadership and be a person of sound judgment and integrity. He or she should also adhere to high ethical standards, have superior interpersonal skills, and demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
Proficiency in both official languages is preferred.
To be appointed as Chairperson of the Board, a person must be a Canadian citizen.
The Board meets four times per year: one meeting in Ottawa and three teleconference meetings. The successful candidate should expect to commit to the position an average of two to three weeks annually, excluding committee work. The Chairperson also serves on the newly created National Nature Council, which is responsible for providing advice on the implementation of a major gifts program.
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 and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca.
The selected candidate will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s Web site at http://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 www.nature.ca.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by August 13, 2012, to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax), GICA-NGEC@bnet.pco-bcp.gc.ca (email).
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, Braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Publishing and Depository Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
CANADIAN RACE RELATIONS FOUNDATION
Executive Director (full-time position)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Salary range: $122,100 to $143,600
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation was established as a federal Crown corporation on October 28, 1996, as part of the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement. As a national institution and a member of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada portfolio, the Foundation is responsible for facilitating the development, sharing and application of knowledge and expertise, in order to contribute to the elimination of racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canada.
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the efficient operation of the Foundation in accordance with the priorities established by the Board. He or she is responsible for establishing and managing a research program and supervising fundraising to support the Foundation’s activities.
The successful candidate should have a degree from a recognized university, preferably in the area of social sciences or public administration, or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and/or experience. The preferred candidate will possess senior executive experience in the private or public sectors, and experience leading the day-to-day operations of an organization. Experience in strategic planning as well as experience dealing with senior government officials and stakeholders is also required. Experience working with or reporting to a board of directors is considered an asset.
The qualified candidate will possess knowledge of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s mandate, legislative framework and activities, a sound understanding of financial and human resource management and knowledge of corporate governance and best practices. He/she will also have knowledge of equality and access issues in fields such as race relations or human rights, as well as international trends and developments in the fields of race relations and human rights and their impact domestically.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to strategically and operationally manage a variety of interrelated activities, including research and data collection, consultation, fundraising and communications. He/she will also have the ability to provide the Board of Directors with appropriate advice and information necessary for it to set the Foundation’s strategic direction, policies and priorities and the ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity in responding to a variety of expectations and competing demands when dealing with controversial and emotionally charged issues. The ability to act as a spokesperson and effectively liaise with the media, academia, community and interest groups, the public and policy makers at all levels, and the ability to supervise fundraising activities and to plan, organize and direct the delivery of services provided by the Foundation are also required.
The selected candidate will possess sound judgement, strong ethical standards and integrity, superior interpersonal and leadership skills, tact and diplomacy.
Proficiency in both official languages is preferred. Knowledge of other languages is considered an asset.
The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Toronto, Ontario, or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
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 and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at 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://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 Foundation and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.crr.ca/en.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by July 27, 2012, to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax), GICA-NGEC@pco-bcp.gc.ca (email).
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, Braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Publishing and Depository Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
FARM CREDIT CANADA
Chairperson (part-time position)
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is a Crown corporation operating under the authority of the Farm Credit Canada Act. FCC provides financing to help Canadian farmers and agribusiness operators grow, diversify and prosper. Operating out of 100 offices located across Canada, the corporation’s 1 500 employees are passionate about the business of agriculture. FCC has a healthy loan portfolio of more than $23 billion, as well as 18 consecutive years of portfolio growth. The corporation also has very high customer loyalty and employee engagement.
The Chairperson presides at meetings of the FCC Board of Directors and participates on all Board sub-committees, providing leadership and empowering the board to effectively direct and oversee the corporation’s operations. Working closely with the President and CEO, the Chairperson has clear knowledge of and appreciation for the distinction in roles between the Board and management. Occasionally, he or she participates in ad hoc meetings with other financial Crown corporations as well as with stakeholders and other interest groups. The Chairperson also represents FCC at various agriculture, business and community events in support of corporate social responsibility, including community relations activities.
The successful candidate should possess a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and/or experience. The qualified candidate should possess experience serving on Boards of Directors of major public and/or private corporations, preferably as chairperson as well as significant experience at the senior management level within the private or public sector. The preferred candidate will possess experience in modern corporate governance and best practices as well as experience dealing with government, preferably senior government officials. Experience in a competitive private sector environment and in particular, experience in the agricultural industry would be considered an asset.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson, the Board of Directors and the President and CEO. Knowledge of the Corporation’s mandate, legislative framework and activities is essential. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of human resources and financial management and of public policy related to the agricultural and agri-business sectors. Furthermore, the preferred candidate must be knowledgeable of key issues facing primary producers in the agri-business industry and of regional concerns and how they relate to Farm Credit Canada.
The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Minister and the Minister’s Office, the Deputy Minister and the Corporation’s partners and stakeholders is required. The preferred candidate must possess the ability to lead the corporation’s quest for high performance and be a champion of the corporation’s values and cultural practices. The ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to enable the board to seize opportunities or solve problems is also required. The chosen candidate must be able to foster debate and discussion among board members, facilitate consensus and manage conflicts should they arise. The suitable candidate will possess excellent leadership, managerial and motivational skills in addition to strong ethical standards, sound judgment, superior interpersonal skills, integrity, tact and diplomacy. Additionally, the selected candidate must possess superior communication skills, both written and oral, and have the ability to act as a spokesperson in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments and other organizations.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
The successful candidate must be prepared to commit to a minimum of 36 days per year; this includes six board meetings, most of which are held at the FCC Corporate Office in Regina, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate may be required, from time to time, to attend additional meetings and events with stakeholders and others. Additional time is required for travel if the Chairperson is located outside Regina.
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 and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Officer Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca.
The selected candidate will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s Web site at http://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 Corporation and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.fcc.ca.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by July 27, 2012, to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax), GICA-NGEC@pco-bcp.gc.ca.
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, Braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Publishing and Depository Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE OF CANADA
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (one full-time position)
Salary range: $155,371 to $189,471
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a federal government organization, created on December 12, 2006, when the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, Part 3 of the Federal Accountability Act came into force.
The PPSC acts on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada in the discharge of his criminal law mandate by prosecuting criminal offences under federal jurisdiction and by contributing to strengthening the criminal justice system. The PPSC is an independent organization reporting to Parliament through the Attorney General of Canada.
The PPSC is responsible for prosecuting offences under more than 50 federal statutes and for providing prosecution-related legal advice to law enforcement agencies. Cases prosecuted by the PPSC include those involving drugs, organized crime, terrorism, tax law, money laundering and proceeds of crime, Criminal Code offences in the territories, and a large number of federal regulatory offences.
The PPSC employs approximately 980 full-time employees, including approximately 480 prosecutors, and retains approximately 490 private-sector lawyers as agents across Canada.
The Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing the prosecution of offences and for providing prosecution-related legal advice and litigation support to all law enforcement agencies. Under the supervision of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Deputy Director may exercise any of the powers and perform any of the duties or functions referred to in subsection 3(3) of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act and, for that purpose, is a lawful deputy of the Attorney General.
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized university and be a member of at least ten years’ standing at the bar of any province or territory of Canada or the Order of Notaries in the province of Quebec. The preferred candidate will have significant senior executive level management experience in a private or public sector organization, including the management of human and financial resources. He/she will also have demonstrated decision-making experience with respect to sensitive issues and significant experience dealing with senior government officials. Significant experience in criminal law as a defence counsel or a prosecutor and in dealing with the law enforcement community, in addition to experience in developing, maintaining and managing successful stakeholder relationships and complex partnerships is also required.
The preferred candidate will have knowledge of the mandate of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada and of the role of the prosecutor in the criminal justice system. He/she will possess knowledge of the criminal justice system and of the respective responsibilities and operations of the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Knowledge of sound management principles and of public policy and practices related to criminal law and to regulatory offences under federal statutes is also required.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, managerial, and motivational skills in addition to possessing the ability to exercise independent judgment, while working horizontally with key partners in the federal government. He/she will have the ability to interpret relevant statutes, regulations, and policies and analyze complex situations in order to make equitable decisions and recommendations while anticipating their short- and long-term consequences as well as a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain appropriate and effective liaison with key stakeholders. Superior communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to act as spokesperson in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments, and other organizations are also required.
The preferred candidate will be a person of excellent judgment, impartiality, high ethical standards, and integrity, as well as possess tact and discretion.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
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 and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at 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://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 www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by August 17, 2012, to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax), GICA-NGEC@pco-bcp.gc.ca (email).
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, Braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Publishing and Depository Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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