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Chairperson, Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board,

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 Canadian Heritage is to implement the government’s plan to strengthen our cultural and creative industries.

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)

Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board

The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (Review Board) is an arm’s length administrative tribunal, established under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. Among its various responsibilities, the Board certifies cultural property for income tax purposes. In this role, it makes determinations with respect to the "outstanding significance and national importance" and the fair market value of objects or collections donated or sold to designated Canadian museums, art galleries, archives and libraries. The Review Board also reviews appeals of applications for export permits that have been denied. If it determines that the property for which an export permit has been denied is of "outstanding significance and national importance", it establishes a delay period of between two and six months during which the property must remain in Canada. During this period, designated institutions and public authorities are notified of the availability of the property and may request a Movable Cultural Property Grant to assist with the purchase of cultural property in order to keep it in Canada.

The Chairperson is accountable to lead the Review Board, consisting of the Chairperson and not more than nine other members, in fulfilling its mandate of interpreting and administering specific provisions of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act through the conduct of independent and transparent decision-making functions aimed at supporting the preservation of our Canadian heritage.

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

Candidates must apply online by August 22, 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: $475 - $550

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 on a board of directors/trustees, preferably as a chairperson;
• Experience at the senior management level within the private or public sector;
• Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation within the context of an administrative proceeding;
• Experience in the development of strategies, objectives, plans, best business practices and in corporate governance;
• Experience in financial and human resources management;
• Experience in dealing with the federal government, preferably with senior government officials, would be considered an asset; and
• Experience in the operation of an administrative tribunal would also be considered an asset.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, and the mandate and activities of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (Review Board);
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson, the Review Board and its Secretariat, the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC), and the Department of Canadian Heritage;
• Knowledge of the procedures and practices involved in conducting an administrative hearing and the principles involved, particularly as they relate to natural justice and fairness;
• Knowledge of sound governance principles, strategic planning, the monitoring of performance, and the federal government’s expectations regarding accountability and reporting;
• Knowledge of the social, economic and cultural environment in which museums, libraries, archives, collectors and dealers operate in Canada would also be considered an asset;
• Ability to lead an arm’s length administrative tribunal and define its strategies and objectives in order to carry out its mandate in accordance with the Cultural Property Export and Import Act;
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings and hearings of an administrative tribunal in order to lead strategic discussions, foster debate among Review Board members, facilitate consensus and manage conflicts;
• Ability to interpret the provisions of various statutes, regulations, policies and other documents in order to render decisions on outstanding significance and national importance and of fair market value;
• Ability to provide functional direction and maintain effective relationships with the Review Board’s Secretariat, who are employees of the ATSSC; and
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior government officials, the Review Board’s key 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:

• Strong analytical skills
• Sound judgment, integrity and impartiality
• High ethical standards
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Diplomacy, tact and discretion
• 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 a resident of Canada. (statutory)
• You are expected to commit to the position an average of 75 days annually.

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.