Recruitment posting
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission
Competition #: 499
Ministry : Treasury Board and Finance
Opening Date : 2017/10/23
closing Date : 2017/11/17
Role : Board Member
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
The President of Treasury Board, Minister of Finance is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a board member of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
This posting will fill two board member positions on the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission's (AGLC) Board of Directors.
The AGLC is responsible for administering the Gaming and Liquor Act, Regulation and related policies. The AGLC focuses on ensuring the gaming and liquor activities in Alberta are conducted honestly, openly and with integrity. The AGLC also focuses on maximizing the economic benefits of gaming and liquor activities in the province to benefit Albertans.
Board Member Role Description
- The AGLC board develops policy, conducts hearings, and makes licensing and registration decisions to ensure that Alberta's liquor and gaming industries are well regulated and well managed to benefit Albertans.
- The board ensures the powers and duties of the AGLC are carried out. Specifically, the AGLC board has three major areas of responsibility in its governance role: policy, monitoring and regulatory functions as exercised through the administration of tribunals.
- The board oversees compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and standards by which the AGLC operates and ensures that the AGLC operates in accordance to the Gaming and Liquor Act, and applicable laws and regulations.
- The board provides advice to the Minister on issues pertaining to liquor and gaming policy, and communicates with the Minister and Deputy Minister as required.
- The board has established four standing committees: the Audit Committee; the Finance and Information Technology Committee; the Corporate Governance, Stakeholder and Strategic Planning Committee; and the Human Resources Committee. These committees are composed of Board members.
Standard term for appointment is generally two to three years. No board member can serve on the board for more than nine years consecutively.
Board Member Skills and Experience
- The candidate’s ideal background and experience reflects a track record of influential leadership and success in senior level roles within organizations. Previous experience with corporate, government or community boards is desirable.
- The candidate has a solid understanding of related business and public policy issues.
- The candidate demonstrates an ability to think strategically about the opportunities and challenges facing the AGLC and to engage in short-, medium- and long-range planning to provide high-level guidance and direction to the AGLC.
- The candidate demonstrates a consensus-focused approach and ability to work collaboratively with other board members, stakeholders and the general public.
- A commitment to good governance and accountability practices, and a reputation for integrity, fairness, and principled decision making are essential.
This opportunity requires a commitment of approximately three to six days per month and related travel. The majority of Board time is spent in St. Albert, but time is occasionally spent in Calgary. Board Members are remunerated by honorarium and travel expenses are reimbursed.
Order in Council 466/2007 - Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order (effective 2009) prescribes remuneration for this position. The Board Member will be paid double the amount stated in O.C. 466/2007, and is as follows:
(a) $328 for up to and including 4 hours in any day, or
(b) $580 for over 4 hours and up to, and including, 8 hours in any day, or,
(c) $854 for over 8 hours in any day, spent on the business of the AGLC.
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download form.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
For further information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Shauna Louie or Kevin Hall, AltoPartners at 1.587.353.9800 or shauna.louie@altopartners.ca
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
All potential candidates will be screened for potential conflicts of interest. Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.