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Deputy Administrator, Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods

Appointment Opportunity

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 for the Minister of Transport is to ensure that Canada’s transportation system supports our ambitious economic growth and job creation agenda.

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

Deputy Administrator (part-time position)

Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods

The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund is Canada’s national compensation fund for oil spills from ships and is based in Ottawa, Ontario. The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund is liable to pay claims for oil pollution damage or anticipated damage at any place in Canada, or in Canadian waters including the exclusive economic zone of Canada, caused by the discharge of oil from a ship. The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund pays established claims regarding oil spills from all classes of ships, as well as, make Canada’s contributions to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds in London, United Kingdom.

The Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods is a special purpose account within the Government of Canada’s Consolidated Revenue Fund and is based in Ottawa, Ontario. The Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods is financed by a per-tonne levy on the shipment of crude oil by rail. The Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods provides additional compensation for accidents involving a federally regulated railway carrying crude oil by covering the remaining costs of accidents with damages that exceed the railway’s insurance coverage.

A single Deputy Administrator is cross-appointed to head both the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods, and is responsible for:

  • Maintaining the books, records, systems and practices in a manner that provides reasonable assurance that the assets of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods are safeguarded and controlled;
  • Ensuring the transactions of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods, including the assessment and payment of claims and the recovery of payment from liable parties in the event of an accident are conducted in accordance with the Marine Liability Act/Canada Transportation Act;
  • Guaranteeing the financial, human and physical resources of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods are managed efficiently and effectively;
  • Preparing reports on the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods as required by legislation, e.g., an Annual Report; and
  • Supporting the work of the Canadian delegation to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund while participating as a member of the delegation.

Further details about these organizations and their activities can be found on the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund's website and the Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods' website.

Candidates must apply online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 25, 2017, via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Deputy Secretary of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application.

Per Diem: $475 - $550

Position Location: National Capital Region

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 concrete 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 experience;
  • Managerial experience at the executive level in a private or public sector organization;
  • Experience in managing human and financial resources;
  • Experience in the transportation or public policy sectors or business community (preferably marine or rail);
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: marine or rail transportation; public relations; law; communications; community relations; stakeholder engagement; or public policy;
  • Experience in maritime shipping and insurance would be considered an asset; and
  • Experience in the conduct of independent investigations or inquiries, in a decision-making environment, 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 mandate and objectives of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods, as well as the federal laws, regulations and policies affecting the Funds and their activities;
  • Knowledge of corporate governance and best practices;
  • Knowledge of human resources management;
  • Knowledge of Canadian legislation, regulations, and international conventions on marine transportation;
  • Knowledge of Canadian legislation, and regulations on rail transportation;
  • Knowledge of the structure and operations of the federal government;
  • Ability to review and analyse complex technical information and think strategically; and
  • Superior communication skills, both written and oral.

Language Proficiency

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:

  • You shall not, while holding office, accept or hold any office or employment inconsistent with your duties and functions (statutory).
  • You must reside in or be willing and able to relocate to the National Capital Region, or to a location within a reasonable commuting distance
  • You must be willing to travel regularly within Canada and abroad.

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 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.

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.

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