The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications for the appointment of a Chairperson and full-time and part-time Vice-Chairpersons to the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

The Canada Industrial Relations Board is an independent administrative tribunal whose mandate is to hear and decide complaints, applications and appeals related to the Canada Labour Code, the Status of the Artist Act and the Wage Earner Protection Program Act.

The Chairperson of the Canada Industrial Relations Board supervises and directs the work of the Board, including assigning matters before the Board, determining panels and managing the Board’s internal affairs. The Chairperson is supported by Vice-Chairpersons who hear and decide complaints, applications and appeals on all matters that fall under the Board’s jurisdiction.

The Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons are responsible for conducting and directing adjudicative and mediation processes that authoritatively and conclusively resolve industrial relations disputes and contribute to and promote effective industrial relations in works, undertakings and businesses that fall within the authority of the Parliament of Canada by interpreting and applying the Canada Labour Code and other relevant legal and industrial relations standards.

To apply, interested candidates can visit the Governor in Council Appointments’ website where they will find details about the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson appointment opportunities.

Applications may be kept in a database and retained by the Government for future opportunities.

The Government is committed to open, transparent, and merit-based processes for selecting Governor in Council appointees. Governor in Council appointees play a fundamental role in our democracy as they serve on commissions, boards, Crown corporations, agencies, and tribunals across the country. For more information, visit the Governor in Council Appointments’ website.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Posted: September 12, 2024