Recruitment posting
Marketing of Agricultural Products Act Appeal Tribunal
Competition #: 786
Ministry : Agriculture and Irrigation
Opening Date : 2023/10/02
closing Date : 2023/10/19
Role : Public Members/Chair
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 Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as
a member or Chair of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act Appeal Tribunal (the “Appeal Tribunal”).
The function of the Appeal Tribunal is to hear, in a fair and impartial fashion, appeals of orders, directions
or decisions made by the 19 agricultural marketing boards and commissions regulated by the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act. Appeal Tribunal members may also be considered on a list of nominees
submitted to the Minister for appointment to hear appeals under other department’s legislation.
Members
Members are appointed for three-year terms by Ministerial Order. Members seeking reappointment may serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms, at the Minister’s discretion.
Members are responsible for conducting hearings as a member of a three-person panel. Members will review the decisions of regulatory bodies under appeal, review evidence and arguments, ask questions where appropriate, and collaborate to reach a decision as authorized by their governing statute and regulation.
Members will prepare written reasons for decisions and issue them to the parties to an appeal. Members will abide by the Code of Conduct, the Mandate and Roles Document of the agency, the governing legislation, and regulations, and will conduct themselves in an impartial manner so as to avoid any possible apprehension of bias.
Chair
The Chair has all the duties of a member but is also responsible to review appeal applications and determine if an issue is raised that warrants consideration by the Appeal Tribunal. If the Chair decides an appeal is required, they must also appoint a three-member panel when an appeal is filed. The Chair is also responsible to work with the appeal administrator and support the planning of hearings.
Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Candidates should have experience or in-depth knowledge of Alberta’s agricultural production, supply managed agricultural sectors and an awareness of the issues affecting Alberta’s agricultural industry.
Presiding skills and an understanding of administrative justice would be an asset. The Appeal Tribunal is supported by private sector legal counsel and a staff member from the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council who will serve as the administrator to the Appeal Tribunal. Experience working in a legal setting would also be considered an asset.
Interested candidates should have experience in the agricultural, supply managed, or processing sectors and in-depth knowledge of related industry and governance issues. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills complemented by relevant experience working with industry organizations, related stakeholders and governments will ensure success in the role.
Appeal Tribunal members are paid an honorarium and travel expenses as prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council in OC466/2007, the Committee Remuneration Order, Schedule 1 Part A (effective April 1, 2009)
A member shall be paid:
- $164 for up to and including four hours in any day,
- $290 for over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day, or
- $427 for over eight hours in any day spent on committee business.
The chair shall be paid:
- $219 for up to and including four hours in any day,
- $383 for over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day, or
- $601 for over eight hours in any day spent on committee business.
Appeal Tribunal members are only remunerated for the time they actually spend hearing appeals or performing related duties such as travelling to hearings or taking required training.
Appeal Tribunal members are required to attend training and sit at hearings that are typically held in the greater Edmonton area, although members may be required to sit outside of Edmonton or virtually. Members will be provided training as needed to prepare for any appeals they are to hear. Panels typically hear one to two appeals per year.
Please note: This ad will close on October 19, 2023 or until suitable candidate found.
The posting may be used to fill current and future public agency vacancies.
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download the biography form.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your PC. When you click on submit application, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop or upload your completed biography form and others requested into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section.
Brent McEwan, General Manager, Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council
Phone: 780-289-7280
Email: brent.mcewan@gov.ab.ca
Mail: Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council, 107 J.G. O’Donoghue Building, 7000 – 113 Street, Edmonton, AB T6H 5T6
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.
The personal information in ePAAS is collected pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Public Agency Secretariat, Public Service Commission, 3rd Floor, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8 or by calling 780-644-3060. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional 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.