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The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada is an independent administrative tribunal. The Board hears refugee protection claims and immigration and refugee appeals, holds admissibility hearings and conducts detention reviews in its regional offices.The Immigration Appeal Division and the Refugee Appeal Division consist of Members, who are independent decision-makers. Members review extensive documents, conduct proceedings, including hearings and render decisions on immigration and refugee appeals. The Assistant Deputy Chairperson (ADC) is both a Member and the senior decision-maker within the regional office of a Division. The ADC manages the work of the Division, including the work and performance of Members, while respecting their independence in decision-making. The ADC is responsible for administering an adjudicative system that has as its hallmarks quality, efficiency, consistency, transparency and accessibility to citizens, permanent residents and refugee claimants. As the senior decision-maker the ADC leads by example in the adjudication of appeals. The ADC is responsible for efficient case management in the Division and works collaboratively with the Registrar to ensure that the Division manages its caseload simply, quickly and fairly, by assigning resources and effort in proportion to the complexity of the case.
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. 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.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
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.
Review of applications will begin on July 6, 2020. Candidates must apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until appointments to the positions are made. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Deputy 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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