Registrar, Tax Court of Canada

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications) in the questionnaire. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Intent of the process

Candidates occupying a substantive position at the same group and level (EX-02) or equivalent may be considered first for a deployment or a secondment.

A pool of partially-qualified or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, various linguistic profiles and security requirements in regional offices within the Courts Administration Service across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Significant* and recent** experience developing, implementing, managing and evaluating the delivery of programs or services in an operational environment.

Significant* and recent** experience in providing strategic analysis, advice and recommendations to senior management on operations, programs or initiatives delivery.

Significant* and recent** experience in the implementation of change strategies to enhance the operational performance.

Significant* and recent** experience in managing human resources.

Significant* and recent** experience in managing financial resources.

Definitions:
*Significant refers to the breadth and depth of experience and is defined as a combination of time spent doing the activity (at least three (3) years), as well as type (range, scope, and complexity) of work handled related to the experience criteria.

**Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a judicial or quasi-judicial environment**.
** “Judicial or quasi-judicial environment” means a Board, Commission, Tribunal or Court (Federal, Provincial or Municipal).

Experience leading change and/or transformation initiatives/projects.

Experience in managing court or tribunal operations.

Experience in providing strategic and investment advice to senior management for the efficient and effective use of technology to support operations.

Understanding of the principles of judicial independence as they apply to the courts.

Knowledge of the Tax Court of Canada’s jurisdiction.

Knowledge of the Courts Administration Service’s mandate and priorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to travel.

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Willing and able to work irregular hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends.

Willing and able to work at the workplace.

Willing and able to do hybrid work and possess adequate broadband internet.

Courts Administration Service is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce of the Canadian society it represents. As a result, selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We encourage members of these designated groups to self-identify.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing (to be evaluated in the application)
Ability to manage in a high pressure or in a stressful environment

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

An interview may be administered, references may be sought, an exam may be administered and performance appraisals may be requested.

Communications relating to this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.