Recruitment posting
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission
Competition #: 586
Ministry : Treasury Board and Finance
Opening Date : 2018/10/23
closing Date : 2018/11/06
Role : Board Members
The President of Treasury Board, Minister of Finance is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a Board Member of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).
This posting will fill two Board Member positions on the AGLC's Board of Directors.
The AGLC is responsible for administering the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, Regulation and related policies. The AGLC focuses on ensuring the gaming, liquor and cannabis activities in Alberta are conducted honestly, openly and with integrity. The AGLC also focuses on maximizing the economic benefits of gaming, liquor and cannabis activities in the province to benefit Albertans.
The Board oversees the AGLC's strategic direction and operational policies, and monitors financial results and the performance of the President and Chief Executive Officer. It is the responsibility of the Board to make decisions about gaming, liquor and cannabis licenses and registrations, and to conduct hearings relating to alleged violations of the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation, and AGLC policies.
The Board has up to nine independent members, including a Chair. They are responsible to the Minister of Finance, President of Treasury Board of the Government of Alberta.
As a Board Member, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accountable corporate governance practices. 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.
As a quasi-judicial tribunal, the AGLC Board conducts hearings, and makes licensing and registration decisions to ensure that Alberta's liquor, gaming and cannabis industries are well regulated and well managed to benefit Albertans. 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, Liquor and Cannabis Act, and applicable laws and regulations.
The Board provides advice to the Minister on issues pertaining to liquor, gaming and cannabis policy, and communicates with the Minister and Deputy Minister as required. Additionally, the Board establishes committees as it deems necessary to assist in carrying out its duties. The Board currently has one standing committee, which Board Members have the opportunity to serve on - the Audit Committee.
Board Member term appointments are up to three years. No member can serve on the Board for more than ten years.
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. A solid understanding of related business and public policy issues are considered assets.
The candidate demonstrates an ability to think strategically about the opportunities and challenges facing the AGLC and to engage in planning to provide high-level guidance and direction to the AGLC.
A consensus-focused approach with experience working collaboratively with other Board Members, stakeholders, Indigenous people and the general public are core competencies.
A demonstrated commitment to good governance and accountability practices, and a reputation for integrity, fairness, and principled decision making are essential.
Familiarity with the gaming, liquor or cannabis industries would be an asset.
Candidates are being recruited to fill one of two vacancies with two separate requirements: an individual with financial and accounting expertise, and an individual with a social work or a public health background.
The Board of the AGLC meets at least 8 times per year. The majority of the meetings are conducted in St. Albert, but are occasionally scheduled in Calgary. In its function as an administrative tribunal, members of the Board also conduct hearings. Hearings are held in St. Albert and Calgary. The expected time commitment ranges from approximately three to six days per month. 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 Laura Godin by phone 780-577-6971 or email laura.godin@aglc.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.
Qualified applicants may be selected to fill other vacancies. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional security screening. 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.