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Chairperson of the Board, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited,

Appointment Opportunity

We know that our country is stronger and our government more effective when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. Moving forward, the Government of Canada will use an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous Canadians 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 Natural Resources is to ensure that our resource sector remains a source of jobs, prosperity, and opportunity within the context of a world that increasingly values sustainable practices and low carbon processes.

The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following position:

Chairperson of the Board (part-time position)

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

As a federal Crown corporation, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s mandate is to enable nuclear science and technology and fulfill Canada’s radioactive waste and decommissioning responsibilities. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited delivers its mandate through long-term contracts with the private-sector for the management and operation of its sites.

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited receives federal funding to deliver on its mandate and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources. It also leverages the unique capabilities at its sites to support industry and other third parties on commercial terms.

The Chairperson of the Board is responsible for the effective operation of the Board of Directors of the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, which includes setting the tone for good corporate governance. The Chairperson has the primary responsibility for communication and reporting on behalf of the Board, including serving as the liaison between the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and providing advice and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chairperson is also accountable for overseeing Atomic Energy of Canada Limited as it manages a unique multi-year (six- to ten-year) Government-owned, Contractor-operated contract.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's website.

Candidates must apply online by October 21, 2016 via the Governor in Council 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 on-line application.

Per diem: $470 - $555

Annual Retainer: $12,200 - $14,300

Official Languages and Diversity

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing candidates for this position. 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 this position, 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 or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience;
• A degree in business/commerce, economics, engineering, human resources, communications, finance, public administration or law would be considered an asset;
• Management experience at the senior executive level in a private or public sector organization, including on a board of directors;
• Experience in a highly regulated or high-hazard industry with a broad and complex set of stakeholders;
• Experience in the Canadian or international nuclear sector;
• Experience building relationships, promoting partnerships and working with Indigenous groups and communities, or other stakeholder groups in Canada; and
• Experience in any of the following would be considered an asset:
  1. Experience with developing, managing, or implementing highly incentivized, large, complex, multi-year, high-value contracts requiring the use of significant commercial/business judgment to, among other things, secure value for money; or
  2. Experience in the development, oversight, or implementation of Government-owned, Contractor-operated type arrangements; or
  3. Experience working with or in government, Crown corporations and/or regulatory agencies.

If you are selected for an interview, the following criteria will be assessed:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the mandate and activities of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the legislative framework within which it operates, along with the regulatory and business environments within which it operates;
• Knowledge of the structure and operation of the Canadian nuclear industry;
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of sound governance and business practices, including human resources and financial management;
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a chairperson and a board of directors;
• Knowledge of strategic corporate planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of corporate performance;
• Ability to lead a highly specialized board of directors, to seek the input of members, to foster discussion and debate, to facilitate consensus, to identify risks, to manage conflicts (should they arise), and to ensure buy-in for final decisions;
• Ability to oversee the management of a public institution with diverse responsibilities, to ensure that it is able to carry out its mandate and achieve its objectives in accordance with the Financial Administration Act and other relevant law within which it operates;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior industry stakeholders, senior government officials, as well as non-government and community officials and the media; and
• Ability to oversee and make decisions on complex financial matters, as well as highly technical issues.

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:

• High ethical standards, integrity and impartiality
• Sound judgment
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Tact and diplomacy
• Leadership and collegiality

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

In your application, it will be important that you confirm you meet the following requirements:

• You must be willing to travel to Ottawa, Chalk River, and Port Hope, Ontario as well as Pinawa, Manitoba to attend Board and committee meetings on a regular basis throughout the year (monthly or more).

If you are appointed to this position:

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 Web site, 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.