Chief Executive Officer

Portfolio: Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities

Organization: Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization

Position title: Chief Executive Officer

Type: Full-time

Salary range: $163,800.00 - $192,600.00/Year

Location: National Capital Region

Application Review Date: November 20, 2024

Opportunity number: J********

The Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization (Accessibility Standards Canada) is a departmental corporation within the Department of Employment and Social Development portfolio. Accessibility Standards Canada was created in 2019 under the Accessible Canada Act, which establishes a framework for the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to accessibility. Its mandate is to contribute to a Canada without barriers by 2040, through:

developing and revising accessibility standards recommending standards to the Minister responsible for Accessibility providing information, products and services about new and revised standards supporting and conducting research on barriers to accessibility sharing best practices for identifying, removing and preventing accessibility barriers. The Chief Executive Officer of Accessibility Standards Canada reports through the Minister responsible for accessibility under the Accessible Canada Act and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and providing executive leadership and management direction for the development of standards designed to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. The Chief Executive Officer exhibits strong leadership and interpersonal skills and demonstrates empathy and a collaborative approach in discharging their responsibilities while working with staff, the board of directors and stakeholders.

Diversity and Official Languages We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one's dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work on one's full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group. The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.

To be considered, please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements: Education and Experience A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study; Demonstrated experience providing executive leadership and management direction for the development and delivery of programs and policies; Experience leading the development and implementation of governance and management approaches, structures and processes; Experience leading the development and delivery of comprehensive communications, outreach, promotion and / or engagement activities; Experience in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships, promoting partnerships and engaging disability stakeholders, Indigenous organizations, federal, provincial and territorial governments and other stakeholder groups such as private industry and standards development organizations; Demonstrated experience providing executive leadership to direct a multimillion-dollar organization's human, financial and material resources and ensuring the prudent and effective use of those resources. If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Government of Canada operations, guidelines, directives and policies; Knowledge of the Accessible Canada Act, accessibility policy and program frameworks, and government of Canada priorities in advancing accessibility; Knowledge of the Canadian disability stakeholder community, including persons with disabilities, and their priorities related to accessibility and disability inclusion; Knowledge of the mandate, priorities and activities of Accessibility Standards Canada; Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the chairperson, the board of directors and the Chief Executive Officer; Superior communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to act as a spokesperson for Accessibility Standards Canada in dealing with the media, public institutions, governments and other organizations; Ability to provide strong and ethical leadership at the highest level to deliver results and ensure Accessibility Standards Canada is able to carry out its mandate and achieve its longer-term objectives; Ability to understand and balance the various needs and interests of multiple stakeholders; Ability to work effectively with a wide range of groups and individuals from different backgrounds, positions and socio-economic conditions; Ability to manage and motivate to effect organizational change and achieve positive outcomes. Language Requirements Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to confirm that you meet the above selection criteria and that you possess the following Personal Attributes: Integrity and high ethical standards Strategic thinking and sound judgment Strong interpersonal skills Tact and diplomacy Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment Appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout their appointment as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments website under the Forms and reference material. All appointees are subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must also submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's website. Appointees must uphold the highest standards of probity and are expected to demonstrate behaviours in the workplace that afford respect, equality and dignity, to everyone they interact with at work at all times. The Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector outlines the values and expected behaviours for public servants, including valuing diversity and creating workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. Governor in Council appointees are expected to uphold and respect these values and principles in a positive and active manner. The appointee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The appointee must reside in or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region, or to a location within a reasonable commuting distance. The appointee must be willing to travel across Canada and internationally. A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.

A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.

How to Apply Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2024. Candidates should apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application. Instructions on how to apply for an appointment opportunity can be found on the Governor in Council Appointments website.



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