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Position title: Vice-Chairperson - AMENDMENT

Organization: Social Security Tribunal

Headquarters location: Ottawa, Ontario

Workplace location: National Capital Region

Type: Full-time

Level: GCQ-5

Salary range: $184,200 - $216,600

Closing date: November 12, 2026

Opportunity number: 249995-67

People come to the Social Security Tribunal to challenge government decisions about their Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Canada Disability and Employment Insurance benefits. Most people represent themselves, and many are vulnerable. The Social Security Tribunal provides a flexible, fair, accessible, and efficient appeal process, focused on the people it serves. Its members support the tribunal's access to justice initiatives.

The Social Security Tribunal's Appeal Division hears appeals of decisions made by the General Division and by the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal and provide them with clear and consistent guidance. For employment insurance appeals, the Appeal Division intervenes if certain errors have been made. For income security appeals, the Appeal Division holds a fresh hearing.

The Vice-chairperson is a member of the Appeal Division and provides operational and substantive leadership, supporting excellence and timeliness in adjudication. The Vice-chairperson adjudicates appeals that may be more complex, high-profile or precedent-setting and ensures that, on a systemic level, Appeal Division decisions provide explicit and practical guidance to the General Division, to the Board of Appeal, and to others. While responsible for the Appeal Division, the Vice-chairperson plays a key leadership role in the overall management of the tribunal and acts for the Chairperson in their absence.

Education and Experience

Please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrates how you meet the following requirements:

- A law degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and job-related experience;
- Management experience in a private or public sector organization, including managing people and evaluating performance;
- Experience leading and managing organizational change;
- Experience developing and implementing user-focused services, operational efficiencies and performance standards;
- 10 years' experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations and case law, ideally as an advocate or decision-maker;
- Management experience within the administrative law or tribunal sector would be considered an asset;
- Experience managing a remote team would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities





The following criteria will be assessed:

- Knowledge of administrative law, and the role of the Social Security Tribunal within the administrative justice sector;
- Knowledge of the legal principles, procedures and practices involved in adjudication, including principles relating to evidence, statutory interpretation and natural justice;
- Knowledge of the principles of efficient case management, including the development and implementation of organizational standards of performance, productivity, efficiency and quality in decision making;
- Understanding of people-centred justice and the role of an adjudicative tribunal in supporting access to justice;
- Knowledge of government practices, including those related to sound governance and organizational management principles;
- Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to provide executive-level strategic and operational leadership for the Appeal Division including advising and supporting the Chairperson in the execution of organizational priorities and mandate;
- Ability to motivate members of an adjudicative tribunal and to appropriately and effectively manage their performance and productivity;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to work productively and collaboratively with the public service staff of the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada to achieve shared outcomes.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages is preferred. The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency when assessing applicants. Your online profile must include your proficiency in speaking and understanding your second official language.

Personal Attributes

The following will be verified by references at a later date:

- Commitment to public service
- Sensitivity to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Sound judgment and impartiality
- Tact and discretion

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of Canada is committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace and to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. Appointees will be expected to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.



Candidates who belong to one or more of the designated employment equity groups are encourage to self-identify when applying. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

- All appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout the duration of their appointment.
- 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 Commissioner, within 60 days of their appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities.
- All appointees are subject to the Terms and conditions applying to Governor in Council appointees. They 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, principles 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 throughout their time in public office.
- Appointees must also respect the principles of any code of conduct that applies to the organization to which they are appointed.
- The appointee must devote the whole of their time to the performance of their duties (statutory).
- The appointee must reside in or be willing to relocate to National Capital Region, or to a location within a reasonable commuting distance.
- The appointee must be willing to travel occasionally within Canada.
- The appointee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette and shared on the Government of Canada’s LinkedIn page. A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be considered for other appointment opportunities.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their application package, including their curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressed to the Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 12, 2026, via the Governor in Council Appointments website. For additional information and guidance on the application process, including available accommodations, please visit the How to Apply page on our website. For support and technical assistance, please visit the Troubleshooting page.

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