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Lay Members, Competition Tribunal,

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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 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 the following positions:

Lay Members (part-time positions)

Competition Tribunal

The Competition Tribunal is a specialized tribunal that combines expertise in economics and business with expertise in law. The Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body. The cases it hears are complex and deal with matters such as mergers, misleading advertising, and restrictive trade practices. Matters before the Tribunal are usually of national interest, can involve significant financial stakes and directly impact on the competitiveness of private enterprise and industry.

A Lay Member’s responsibilities include:

  • Undertaking the review of submissions and reports, participating in hearings before the Tribunal (listening to evidence and arguments, examining facts and expert testimony, and questioning and clarifying arguments of legal counsel and experts);
  • Participating in panel deliberations, analysing evidence and arguments, and determining matters under Part VIII of the Competition Act using independent, impartial judgment based on evidence;
  • Drafting Tribunal decisions with other panel members, ensuring that proper economic, business, commercial and financial analysis is reflected in those decisions;
  • Developing and maintaining professional knowledge of relevant business/economic theory, research, national and international trends, and related jurisprudence; and
  • Attending the Tribunal’s members’ meetings and professional conferences, reading Tribunal decisions as they are distributed, and adhering to the Tribunal’s rules.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Competition Tribunal's website.

Candidates must apply online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 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: $715 - $840

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 Canadians, 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 post-graduate degree in economics, business, commerce or finance, or a professional designation such as Chartered Accountant;
  • A post-graduate degree in industrial economics would be considered an asset;
  • Significant private or public sector or academic experience directly related to business, commerce, finance, accounting or economics;
  • Experience in reviewing and analyzing jurisprudence, legal and economic arguments, industry studies and expert testimony; and
  • Experience in applying expert evidence to determine the merits of cases in the context of competition law 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 Canadian economy and marketplace;
  • Knowledge of the Canadian business/economic competitive environment;
  • Knowledge of global economic environment and trends;
  • Knowledge of the history, content, intent and jurisprudence related to the Competition Act;
  • Knowledge of national and international trade agreements, practices and other relevant tribunal decisions would be considered an asset;
  • Highly developed analytical skills to analyze voluminous, lengthy, and complex economic and legal material;
  • Ability to examine and assess facts and legal arguments pertaining to complex business conduct and competition law;
  • Ability to apply legislation, jurisprudence and precedents to deal with new situations or cases;
  • Excellent oral communication skills to formulate questions to counsel and witnesses that probe the validity of arguments or evidence, and to determine the merits of applications with other panel members who have diverse professional backgrounds; and
  • Excellent writing skills to participate in the drafting of reasons for panel decisions and/or for dissenting opinions.

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 and integrity
  • Sound judgment
  • Superior interpersonal skills
  • Respect, fairness and impartiality
  • Tact and discretion

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

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

  • Every member of the Tribunal shall, before entering on the duties of his office, take an oath that he will duly and faithfully, and to the best of his skill and knowledge, execute the powers and trusts reposed in him as a member of the Tribunal (statutory).
  • No member of the Tribunal shall take part in any matter before the Tribunal in which the member has a direct or indirect financial interest (statutory).
  • Every member of the Tribunal must be willing to commit to be available to participate as a Tribunal member, on an “as required” basis, often without much notice.
  • Every member of the Tribunal must be willing to travel across Canada, as required, for extended periods of time.

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.

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