Description
Competition #: 846
Ministry: Justice
The Chief of the Commission and Tribunals for the Alberta Human Rights Commission provides leadership in setting the vision and overall goals of the Commission to ensure the spirit and intent of the Alberta Human Rights Act are met. The role provides jurisprudential leadership through conducting case management sessions, hearings, mediations, and decision writing. As a Tribunal Member, the Chief conducts Tribunal hearings, writes decisions, conducts mediations, and considers appeals from Director’s decisions. As head of the Commission, the Chief will set policy direction, oversee educational programs and keep the Minister informed of emergent human rights issues and trends. While respecting the Director’s independence, the Chief works to ensure that Commission procedures enhance access to justice, and the fair, just and expeditious resolution of human rights complaints. The Chief also works with the Director of Communication, Education and Engagement to set the priorities for that unit, including the development of specific projects and initiatives, including in the area of Indigenous Human Rights, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and linking with community organizations that support equality seeking communities.
Skills and Experience Required
The ideal candidates’ background includes:
- Extensive executive management and leadership experience,
- Well-developed skills in an adjudicative setting, and with dispute resolution, obtained through experience in court, or in quasi-judicial or regulatory agencies, boards or tribunals.
- Solid understanding of administrative law and practice and of current and emerging human rights principles and issues is essential.
- Candidates will have well-established credibility in their career and are recognized for demonstrating fairness and personal integrity.
- Excellent communication complemented by strong analytical skills and a proven ability to write clear and sound legal briefs or decisions in an arbitral, judicial or quasi-judicial role. Prior experience in an adjudicative decision-making role is an asset.
- Experience with the Alberta Human Rights Act and related legislation, as well as experience with employment and labour law, is an asset.
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. Candidates must have a minimum of eleven years executive/legal (Court, or in quasi-judicial or regulatory agencies, boards or tribunals) experience following admission to the bar in a Canadian jurisdiction and be eligible for membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
For more information please visit: https://public-agency-list.alberta.ca/PublicAgencyOpportunityList/GetOpportunityById?opportunityId=846
