Notice – Citizenship Commission Vacancy

Citizenship Commission
Senior Citizenship Judge (Full-Time Position)

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

A university degree in a relevant field or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience; and
A degree in law would be preferred.

Experience in managing at the senior executive level in a private or public sector organization, including the management of human and financial resources;
Demonstrated decision-making experience with respect to sensitive and complex issues;
Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and directives;
Experience in the citizenship, immigration and/or refugee field at a national or international level would be considered an asset; and
Experience in the operation and conduct of an adjudicative tribunal such as the Citizenship Commission, an agency or equivalent would also be considered an asset.

Knowledge of the operations of an adjudicative tribunal, including the rules that govern its operations;
Knowledge of the mandate of the Citizenship Commission, the Citizenship Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Criminal Code, and relevant case law and regulations;
Knowledge of the procedures and practices involved in conducting an adjudicative hearing and in the legal principles involved, particularly as they relate to evidence, legal interpretation, administrative law and natural justice;
Knowledge of sound management principles and the operations of government; and
Knowledge of the guide Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relations with a broad range of stakeholders;
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differing needs of multiple stakeholders;
Ability to manage the administrative and professional services that the Commission offers to judges;
Ability to make sound decisions and to provide leadership, including building and maintaining a high level of motivation and morale in employees;
Ability to develop effective working relationships with senior government officials while maintaining the degree of independence required of an adjudicative tribunal; and
Superior communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to act as a spokesperson for the organization in dealing with the media, public institutions, governments and other organizations.

Must be a Canadian citizen; and
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region or to a location within a reasonable commuting distance.