Temporary Member and Temporary Member Roster, Canadian Transportation Agency

Headquartered in the National Capital Region, Canada, the Canadian Transportation Agency administers and applies certain federal transportation legislation as an independent, quasi-judicial decision-maker and regulator on air, federal rail and marine, and, in the case of accessibility, extra-provincial bus matters. The Canadian Transportation Agency has three broad mandates:

• Helping to ensure that the national transportation system runs efficiently and smoothly in the interests of all Canadians: those who work and invest in it; the producers, shippers, travelers and businesses who rely on it; and the communities where it operates;


• Protecting the human rights of persons with disabilities to an accessible transportation network; and


• Providing consumer protection for air passengers.

To help advance these mandates, the Canadian Transportation Agency uses three tools:

• Rule-making: The Canadian Transportation Agency develops and applies ground rules that establish the rights and responsibilities of transportation service providers and users and that level the playing field among competitors. These rules can take the form of binding regulations or less formal guidelines.


• Dispute resolution: The Canadian Transportation Agency resolves disputes that arise between transportation providers on the one hand, and their clients and neighbours on the other, using a range of tools from facilitation and mediation to arbitration and adjudication.


• Information provision: The Canadian Transportation Agency provides information on the transportation system, the rights and responsibilities of transportation providers and users, and the Canadian Transportation Agency's legislation and services.

As independent decision-makers, Members of the Canadian Transportation Agency are assigned to Panels by the Chairperson to make decisions, orders and determinations related to disputes and regulatory applications. Although most formal dispute adjudications and regulatory determinations are processed through written hearings, oral hearings may be held. Members of the Agency may also be appointed to act as arbitrators or mediators in a wide variety of transportation-related disputes.

With the coming-into-effect in July and December 2019 of the Air Passenger Protection Regulations and the coming-into-force in June 2020 of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations, the Canadian Transportation Agency is seeking highly qualified individuals with expertise in the fields of air travel and accessibility. Successful candidates may be appointed to a roster established by the Governor in Council, from which the Minister of Transport appoints Temporary Members of the Canadian Transportation Agency, based on requests from the Agency's Chairperson. Temporary Members are paid on a per diem basis for their work on files assigned to them by the Chairperson.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Canadian Transportation Agency's website.

Diversity and Official Languages

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.

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 the field of transportation, economics, law, public administration, business administration, or commerce, or an acceptable combination of relevant education, job-related training and/or experience;


• Experience in the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures;


• Experience in the air transportation sector or a closely related field and/or in matters related to accessibility for persons with disabilities and/or in the area of consumer protection;


• Experience in gathering and assessing complex and sensitive information and making decisions and recommendations at a senior level in public or private sector organizations; and


• Experience working in administrative law or with a quasi-judicial tribunal would be considered an asset.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the mandate, mission and activities of the Canadian Transportation Agency, as well as the legislative framework within which it operates;


• Knowledge of trends, issues and developments in Canada in one or more of the following areas: transportation (particularly air sector), accessibility and disability issues, and consumer protection;


• Knowledge of adjudicative practices and processes, arbitration practices and processes, as well as the principles of administrative law and natural justice;


• Superior analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise decisions;


• Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of relevant statutes, regulations, policies, and other documents in a decision-making environment;


• Ability to analyze differing opinions and complex technical information, as well as to synthesize key information, to make informed, impartial, fair, well-reasoned and timely decisions;


• Ability to develop effective and respectful working relationships, work efficiently and effectively with staff and other Members, foster debate and build consensus in a respectful manner; and


• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.

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:

• High ethical standards, integrity and impartiality


• Sound judgment


• Superior interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy


• Adaptability and flexibility


• Strategic thinking

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 Conflicts 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.


• A member appointed shall not, directly or indirectly, as owner, shareholder, director, officer, partner or otherwise, be engaged in a transportation undertaking or business; or have an interest in a transportation undertaking or business or an interest in the manufacture or distribution of transportation plant or equipment, unless the distribution is merely incidental to the general merchandising of goods. (statutory)


• If you are appointed to this position, you must 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 May 22, 2020. Candidates must 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 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.