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Directors, Sustainable Development Technology Canada,
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We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. The Government of Canada will use an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous peoples and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We will continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.
The overarching goal of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development is to help Canadian businesses grow, innovate and export so that they can create good quality jobs and wealth for Canadians.
The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in one of the following positions:
Directors (part-time positions)
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada is a not-for-profit foundation that finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean technologies that provide solutions to issues of climate change, clean air, water quality and soil, and that deliver economic, environmental and health benefits to Canadians. Sustainable Development Technology Canada operates two funds aimed at the development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions. The SD Tech FundTM supports projects that address climate change, air quality, clean water and clean soil. The NextGen Biofuels FundTM supports the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels.
Sustainable Development Technology Canada is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. Seven of these members are appointed by the Government of Canada and the remaining eight by the Members of Sustainable Development Technology Canada. The Board has overall responsibility for strategic direction, oversight of fund management and financial accountability of the Foundation. Key areas, such as strategic planning, applicant funding decisions, risk control strategies, budget approval, integrity of the organization's internal control and management information systems, defining key performance indicators, CEO’s primary objective performance and approval of Officer appointments, are directed by the Board. All Directors must sit on at least one of the four Board committees (Audit and Grant Investment, Corporate Governance, Human Resources, or Project Review). However, almost half of the Directors sit on two committees.
Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Sustainable Development Technology Canada's website.
Candidates must apply online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 6, 2017, via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application.
Per Diem: $550
Annual stipend: $5,000
Official Languages and Diversity
The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing candidates for these positions. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language. Preference may be given to candidates who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
To be considered for one of these positions, please provide examples from your career that clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements in your application:
Education and Experience
- A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, job-related training or experience;
- Experience serving as a member of a board of directors for a public, private or not-for-profit sector organization or experience as an executive;
- Experience in implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices in a culture of accountability and transparency;
- Experience in managing human and financial resources;
- Experience in one or more aspects of the commercialization of new technology (development and demonstration, intellectual property management, business founder, venture capital, marketing and sales);
- Experience in risk management would be considered an asset; and
- Experience with formulating and implementing public policy, especially building collaboration among institutions and programs from different levels of government would be considered an asset.
If you are selected for an interview, the following criteria will be assessed:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of science and technologies relevant to climate change or the quality of air, water and soil;
- Knowledge of legal, regulatory and financial aspects of establishing new businesses in Canada;
- Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s priorities related to innovation and climate change;
- Ability to contribute effectively to strategic and corporate planning;
- Ability to anticipate emerging issues and lead organizational change;
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with other Board members and stakeholders;
- Ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues; and
- Superior communication skills, both written and oral.
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 verify how you have demonstrated the Experience requirements and the following Personal Attributes in your current and recently held positions:
- Sound judgment
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Tact and diplomacy
- Strategic thinker
Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment
In your application, it will be important that you confirm you meet the following requirements:
Statutory:
- The Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act stipulates that a person is not eligible to be appointed as a director if the person:
- is a member of the Senate, the House of Commons or the legislature of a province;
- is an employee or agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada or in right of a province;
- does not ordinarily reside in Canada; or
- is disqualified under subsection 105(1) of the Canada Business Corporations Act. That is:
- You must be a resident of Canada;
- You must be at least 18 years of age;
- You must not be an individual who is of unsound mind and has been so found by a court in Canada or elsewhere;
- You must be an individual (i.e. a corporation cannot be a director); or
- You must not be in bankrupt status.
Other:
- You must be available for approximately 12 days per year for Board and related activities and travel;
- You are willing to travel across Canada, as required; and
- Expenses such as airfare, hotel accommodations, and meals incurred due to Sustainable Development Technology Canada business will be reimbursed as per the Sustainable Development Technology Canada Travel Directive.
If you are appointed to one of these positions:
You must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout your appointment, as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments website, under Forms and reference material.
You 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 website.
A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for these positions. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
A roster of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.