Job DescriptionJob Description:Salary: Pour la version franaise, faites dfiler vers le bas About the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College) The College is the authority mandated by the Government of Canada to regulate the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Its role, authority and powers are established in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada). The College sets and enforces the licensing, education and ethical standards of the profession in the public interest. Industry Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) Position JOB TITLE: Tribunal Committee Vice-Chair Appointment (Bilingual) Department: Tribunal Committee Reports to: Chair of the Tribunal Committee Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative Location: Canada Classification: Appointment The College is looking to build and strengthen its Tribunal Committee in support of our mandate to address concerns about licensee conduct and competence, balancing public protection with a fair and objective process. The main objective of our Tribunal Committee is to resolve or adjudicate cases regarding professional conduct and capacity issues. Adjudicative panels include a Vice-Chair and two other Tribunal members who will make the decision. The following appointment is currently open for application:Tribunal Committee Vice-Chair (1 Bilingual position) As a Tribunal Vice-Chair, your main duties are to preside over the hearing panels and hearings, as well as draft the decision and reasons after the panel has made its decision. Other duties involve conducting case management, settlement conferences and/or motion hearings, which are by videoconferencing. The successful candidate must have significant adjudicative experience, and bilingualism is a requirement for the position. Time Commitment: Vice-Chairs are expected to be available to commit the equivalent of up to 3 days per month, including availability for scheduled (5%) in-person or (95%) videoconference or teleconference proceedings, and preparation and writing time. Most of the tribunal hearings are done in writing, including submissions received by the Parties. Remuneration Vice-Chairs of the Tribunal Committee are paid a per diem, with some work being calculated on a half-hour, hourly, half-day or full-day basis. Travel expenses and a portion of any travel time are also covered under the Colleges expense policy. The remuneration is comparable to other adjudicative tribunals in Canada. Term Vice-Chairs are appointed by the Board of Directors for terms between 1 and 3 years, with opportunities for reappointment. Full position details can be found below. How to Apply Click here to upload your resume and brief cover letter indicating why you feel you are fit for this role. Your personal information is collected and used by the College when you apply for employment with the College. Please read the Colleges Privacy Notice for more information regarding its privacy practices. The College is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from persons legally entitled to work in Canada, who represent the diversity of our nation, and whose qualifications meet the skills and experiences we seek. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates and to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Should you be contacted regarding an employment opportunity and require an accommodation for a disability, we will be pleased to work with you to identify how we can best support you through this process. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those identified for further consideration will be contacted. Ce poste est affich en franais sur notre site Web https://college-ic.ca/quoi-de-neuf/carrieres. POSITION DESCRIPTION - VICE-CHAIR APPOINTMENTS, TRIBUNAL COMMITTEE A. Introduction The Colleges Tribunal Committee is the adjudicative arm of the College that fulfills the functions of the Discipline, Capacity and other Committees as set out in the By-laws 2021-2 and College Act Regulations (draft at time of posting). Vice-Chairs of the Tribunal Committee are appointed by the Colleges Board of Directors and report to the Chair of the Tribunal Committee. A panel of up to three individuals is assigned to conduct hearings and written proceedings, which lead to binding decisions affecting the Colleges licensees and applicants. The Vice-Chairs lead and preside over the proceedings. Vice-Chairs may also be assigned other adjudicative or dispute resolution functions. B. Key Duties of Vice-Chairs A Vice-Chair is responsible for additional duties assigned by the Chair, which may include: Presiding over Tribunal Committee proceedings by managing the process in a fair, accessible, timely and proactive manner, including matters that may be more complex, novel or contentiousHearing and deciding Tribunal Committee cases, generally as part of a 3-member panel assigned to a caseReviewing and analyzing all evidence and submissions, making findings of fact and applying the law. Participating collegially in the hearing panels decision-making process Maintaining impartiality and open-mindedness in hearing and deciding a caseCarrying out all dispute resolution and decision-making processes in a timely manner, to assist in meeting applicable internal time targets and demonstrate procedural fairnessAdvising on and assisting in the case management of files and proceedings, including ones that have been assigned to other Tribunal MembersConducting and deciding motions and other procedural or case management conference mattersDrafting the decision for each assigned case, working with the other Members of the hearing panel, and following the draft decision review process, to ensure that the reasons for the decision are clear, complete and conciseServing as a lead, senior member, or mentor, for one or more Members, to assist the Chair to build a collegial and expert group of MembersUnderstanding and applying the relevant procedures and criteria to a case, in accordance with the applicable legislation, the Code of Professional Conduct and Tribunal Rules of ProcedurePromoting adjudicative excellence by participating in training and professional development, Tribunal Committee meetings, performance assessment processes, and staying updated about current laws, policies and best practicesActing with integrity, honesty and in compliance with all ethical obligations in the Colleges legislation, rules and administrative policies, including per diem and expenses policies and confidentiality obligationsRespecting and practicing equity, diversity and inclusion; and the legal obligation to provide for human rights accommodationPromoting access to justice, including a proportionate process, ensuring that every person is treated with fairness, respect and courtesyRecognizing and dealing appropriately with situations that may involve an issue of bias or conflict of interestWorking collegially with all Members and the Tribunal Office, including working as part of an assigned team that may be led by a Member, Vice-Chair or the ChairProviding adjudicative support to other MembersPlanning or delivering training or other professional development sessionsAssisting in the draft decision review process as a peer reviewerProviding strategic advice, participating in reforms and continuous improvement initiatives, and reviewing Rules of Procedure and other policies and materialsActing in the place of the Chair, as delegated C. Qualifications of Vice-Chairs A Vice-Chair should have the following, or a proven ability to quickly acquire the following:Experience and skills in conducting oral hearings, or participating as counsel in oral hearings, with unrepresented parties or with adversarial counselExperience with conducting or participating in virtual hearingsAdvanced judgment, tact and self-control to deal with contentious and sensitive issuesAdvanced abilities in identifying and organizing relevant information and issues, in conceptual analysisSignificant experience in a variety of forms of dispute resolution, such as mediationExperience in working with or managing part-time tribunal members, and with tribunal office staffIn-depth knowledge of administrative law and practiceKnowledge of or experience in professional regulationIn-depth knowledge of the legislation, By-laws, Regulations, Code of Professional Conduct, Rules of Procedure, and subject matter dealt with in Tribunal Committee casesKnowledge of the nature of the work done by immigration professionals, and the standards applying to their conductUnderstanding of the professional, community and government context in which the College operates, and a commitment to working within Colleges governance and accountability structureAdvanced experience and skills in active listening and clear and accessible communications, and in interpersonal relationships, to work collegially in 3-member panels, build consensus in hearing and deciding a case, and allow for empathetic understanding of the partiesSuperior writing skills to draft decisions with reasons that are clear, complete and conciseCommitment to adjudicative excellence and continuous improvementNot be the subject of any case related to conduct or capacity that has been referred to the Tribunal Committee; and not have a disciplinary record from any other regulatory body or professional association in the last 5 yearsCommitment to protecting the public interest within the mandate of the Tribunal Committees functionsSuperior oral and written communication skills in English and French requiredComputer skills, including Microsoft WordMeet the basic eligibility requirements for all College Board members and Committee members in section 43.2 of the By-laws 2021-2 propos du Collge des consultants en immigration et en citoyennet (le Collge) Le Collge est lautorit mandate par le gouvernement du Canada pour rglementer la pratique des consultants rglements en immigration canadienne (CRIC) et des conseillers rglements en immigration pour tudiants trangers (CRIEE). Son rle et ses pouvoirs sont tablis dans la Loi sur le Collge des consultants en immigration et en citoyennet (Canada). Le Collge tablit les normes de la profession en matire de dlivrance de permis, de formation et dthique et veille leur application dans lintrt public. Secteur Organisme dautorglementation (OAR) Poste TITRE DU POSTE : Comit du Tribunal Nomination dun vice-prsident ou dune vice-prsidente (bilingue) Service: Comit du Tribunal Suprieur immdiat: Prsidente du Comit du Tribunal Exigences linguistiques: Bilinguisme essentiel Lieu: Canada Classification: Nomination Le Collge souhaite mettre sur pied et renforcer le Comit du Tribunal lappui de son mandat qui consiste rgler des proccupations concernant la conduite et la comptence de titulaires de permis, tout en assurant un juste quilibre entre la protection du public et un processus quitable et objectif. Le but principal de notre Comit du Tribunal est de rgler des dossiers ou de statuer sur les affaires concernant la conduite professionnelle et les enjeux entourant laptitude exercer. Les jurys darbitrage sont composs dun vice-prsident et de 2membres du Tribunal qui prendront les dcisions. Le poste suivant est actuellement pourvoir:Vice-prsident ou vice-prsidente du Comit du Tribunal (1 poste bilingue) titre de vice-prsident du Tribunal, vos principales fonctions consistent prsider les jurys daudience et les audiences, ainsi qu rdiger les dcisions et les motifs une fois que le jury aura rendu sa dcision. Dautres tches consistent grer des dossiers, mener des confrences de rglement de dossier et des audiences de requte qui sont tenues par vidoconfrence. Pour occuper le poste, le candidat retenu doit possder une solide exprience en matire darbitrage et tre bilingue. Temps consacrer cette fonction: Le vice-prsident doit pouvoir sengager consacrer jusqu 3jours par mois cette fonction, ce qui comprend le temps allouer aux procdures prvues en personne (5%) ou par vidoconfrence/tlconfrence (95%), ainsi que le temps ncessaire pour la prparation et la rdaction. La plupart des audiences du tribunal se droulent par crit, y compris les arguments reus par les parties. Rmunration Le vice-prsident du Comit du Tribunal reoit une indemnit quotidienne, en plus dun montant calcul la demi-heure, lheure, la demi-journe ou la journe pour certaines fonctions. Les frais de dplacement et une portion du temps de dplacement sont aussi couverts par la politique de dpenses du Collge. La rmunration est comparable celles des autres tribunaux darbitrage du Canada. Mandat Le vice-prsident est nomm par le conseil dadministration (CA) du Collge pour un mandat dun an 3ans, avec possibilit de reconduction du mandat. Vous trouverez ci-dessous les renseignements dtaills concernant le poste. Pour postuler Cliquez ici pour tlverser votre curriculum vit et une courte lettre de prsentation indiquant les raisons pour lesquelles vous estimez tre mme dassumer ce rle. Vos renseignements personnels sont recueillis et utiliss par le Collge lorsque vous postulez pour un emploi auprs du Collge. Veuillez lire lavis de confidentialit du Collge pour plus de renseignements propos de ses pratiques relatives la protection de la vie prive. Le Collge est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de lgalit daccs lemploi. Nous acceptons les candidatures des personnes lgalement autorises travailler au Canada, qui reprsentent la diversit de notre pays, et dont les qualifications satisfont aux comptences et expriences que nous recherchons. Nous sommes rsolus offrir des chances gales tous les candidats et respecter les besoins des personnes ayant un handicap. Si nous communiquons avec vous au sujet dune occasion demploi et que vous avez besoin dune mesure dadaptation en raison dun handicap, nous nous ferons un plaisir de collaborer avec vous pour dterminer comment vous soutenir le mieux possible dans le cadre de ce processus. La personne choisie devra se soumettre la vrification de son casier judiciaire. Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intrt. Toutefois, nous ne communiquerons quavec les candidats prslectionns. DESCRIPTION DE POSTE - NOMINATION DE VICE-PRSIDENTS OU VICE-PRSIDENTES, COMIT DU TRIBUNAL A. Introduction Le Comit du Tribunal du Collge est la composante darbitrage du Collge qui remplit les fonctions du Comit de discipline, du Comit de lvaluation de laptitude exercer et dautres comits, tablies dans le Rglement administratif2021-2 et le Rglement dapplication de la Loi sur le Collge (version prliminaire au moment de laffichage du poste). Les vice-prsidents du Comit du Tribunal sont nomms par le CA du Collge et relvent du prsident du Comit du Tribunal. Un jury compos de 3membres est dsign pour diriger les audiences et les procdures crites, lesquelles donnent lieu des