Commissioner - National Capital Region, Canada - International Joint Commission

Description

Portfolio:

***- Global Affairs (Foreign Affairs)
Organization:***- International Joint Commission
Position title:***- Commissioner
Type:***- Part-time
Per diem:***- $ $1,025.00
Location:***- National Capital Region
Application Review Date:***- January 25, 2023
Opportunity number:***- J The International Joint Commission is a binational, independent, quasi-judicial organization established by the _Boundary Waters Treaty_ of 1909 to prevent and resolve water related disputes along the boundary between Canada and the United States. The International Joint Commission is composed of three Canadian and three American Commissioners. Two of the Canadian Commissioners customarily serve on a part-time basis while a third Commissioner, selected as Chair, serves on a full-time basis and spends all, or a good part of each working week, at the Commission's office in Ottawa. The Commissioners are supported by Secretariat offices in Ottawa and Washington and a binational Great Lakes Regional Office in Windsor. The International Joint Commission's Canadian Section is under the portfolio responsibility of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Commissioners have responsibility for preventing and resolving disputes between Canada and the United States of America concerning transboundary water and other environmental issues in a manner that serves the common good of both countries.

The Commissioners are representatives of the International Joint Commission and not of the government that appoints them. Commissioners must work constructively with the other Canadian Commissioners, the U.S. Commissioners, and the U.S. and Canadian staff who serve the Commission. Canadian Commissioners generally hold office for a four-year term.


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 work on 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 in a relevant discipline or a combination of equivalent education, jobrelated training and experience;
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience at the senior level, including managing financial and human resources within a government or business context;
• Experience dealing with and providing advice to senior government officials;
• Experience developing and fostering productive relationships with other governments, nongovernmental organizations, Indigenous peoples and communities and various stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds following principles of inclusiveness and transparency;
• Experience working for or with national or international organizations and working in or with the water management and/or ecosystem management sectors; and
• If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed:_

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy frameworks including: the _Boundary Waters Treaty_, the _International Boundary Waters Treaty Act_, the _Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement_, and the _Rules of Procedure of the International Joint Commission_;
• Knowledge of sound governance and management principles and practices of the Public Service of Canada and an understanding of the public policy environment, processes, and best practices including the policyscience interface;
• Knowledge of the operations and challenges of working with both the Canadian and American federal and subfederal governments, as well as an understanding of the mandates of Global Affairs Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada;
• Knowledge of relevant scientific principles and approaches as they relate to the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of shared waters;
• Knowledge of current water management issues, stakeholder engagement trends, Canadian water policy, relevant provincial legislation and initiatives, international water policy, and Indigenous peoples' interests and concerns;
• Superior intellectual, strategic leadership, and organizational management skills, as well as demonstrated problemsolving, consensusbuilding, facilitation and mediation s