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Chairperson, Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation,

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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 Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard is to protect our three oceans, coasts, waterways and fisheries and ensure that they remain healthy for future generations.

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 (part-time position)

Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation

The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (the Corporation) is a parent Crown Corporation that is the buyer, processor, and marketer of freshwater fish from Manitoba, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.

The Chairperson is primarily responsible for the overall leadership of the Board of Directors while providing strategic guidance in the formulation of the vision for the Corporation, building consensus, and providing strategic guidance and oversight with regard to the implementation of the vision and policy decisions. He or she ensures corporate governance best practices including effective Board performance assessment and, along with the Chief Executive Officer, acts as the Corporation’s spokesperson. The Chairperson is the primary liaison with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and is accountable to the stakeholders.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on its website.

Candidates must apply online by August 23, 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: $200 - $300

Annual retainer: $3,600 - $5,000

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 in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience;
• Experience serving as a member of a board of directors, preferably as Chairperson;
• Experience in managing human and financial resources at a senior level in the public and/or private sectors;
• Experience in implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices;
• Experience in dealing with government, preferably with senior officials; and
• Experience in marketing and in the fishing industry, particularly the freshwater fish sector would be considered an asset.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation’s mandate, business activities and public policy issues, as well as its governing legislation, including the Freshwater Fish Marketing Act and the Financial Administration Act;
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the chairperson, the board, and the president of a similar sized organization;
• Knowledge of strategic corporate planning, monitoring and evaluation of corporate performance;
• Knowledge of the public policy environment, processes and best practices;
• Knowledge of human resources, financial and risk management;
• Knowledge of marketing and of the fishing industry, particularly the freshwater fish sector would be considered an asset;
• Strong leadership and managerial skills to ensure the Board of Directors (the Board) conducts its work effectively;
• Ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to enable the Board to seize opportunities and solve problems;
• Ability to effectively foster debate and discussions among Board members, facilitate consensus and manage conflicts, should they arise;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, the government, officials from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Corporation’s business partners, and stakeholders; and
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to manage communications with a variety of stakeholders and the media.

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:

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Sound judgement
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Tact and diplomacy
• Initiative

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

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

• A person who has reached the age of seventy years is not eligible to be appointed a director of the Corporation and a director of the Corporation ceases to hold office on reaching the age of seventy years. (statutory)
• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Winnipeg, Manitoba, or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.

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 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 this position. 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.