[Hiring] Tribunal Committee – Vice-Chair Appointment @College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

Role Description

The College is looking to build and strengthen its Tribunal Committee in support of our mandate to address concerns about licensee conduct and competence, balancing public protection with a fair and objective process. The main objective of our Tribunal Committee is to resolve or adjudicate cases regarding professional conduct and capacity issues. Adjudicative panels include a Vice-Chair and two other Tribunal members who will make the decision. The following appointment is currently open for application:

• Tribunal Committee Vice-Chair (1 Bilingual position)

As a Tribunal Vice-Chair, your main duties are to:

• Preside over the hearing panels and hearings.
• Draft the decision and reasons after the panel has made its decision.
• Conduct case management, settlement conferences and/or motion hearings, which are by videoconferencing.

The successful candidate must have significant adjudicative experience, and bilingualism is a requirement for the position.

Time Commitment: Vice-Chairs are expected to be available to commit the equivalent of up to 3 days per month, including availability for scheduled (5%) in-person or (95%) videoconference or teleconference proceedings, and preparation and writing time. Most of the tribunal hearings are done in writing, including submissions received by the Parties.

Remuneration

Vice-Chairs of the Tribunal Committee are paid a per diem, with some work being calculated on a half-hour, hourly, half-day or full-day basis. Travel expenses and a portion of any travel time are also covered under the College’s expense policy. The remuneration is comparable to other adjudicative tribunals in Canada.

Term

Vice-Chairs are appointed by the Board of Directors for terms between 1 and 3 years, with opportunities for reappointment.

How to Apply

Click here to upload your resume and brief cover letter indicating why you feel you are fit for this role.

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The College is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from persons legally entitled to work in Canada, who represent the diversity of our nation, and whose qualifications meet the skills and experiences we seek. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates and to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Should you be contacted regarding an employment opportunity and require an accommodation for a disability, we will be pleased to work with you to identify how we can best support you through this process.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those identified for further consideration will be contacted.