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**If you have applied between June 22, 2020 and July 16, 2020, you do not need to re-apply to be considered for this position.The position of Chief Administrator of the Courts Administration Service was established in 2003 pursuant to the Courts Administration Service Act. The purpose of this Act was to facilitate the coordination and cooperation among the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada for the purpose of ensuring the effective and efficient provision of administrative services to those courts.The Chief Administrator is responsible to protect and enhance judicial independence through management of all courts administration operations at arm’s length from the Government of Canada, and by respecting the constitutionally protected scope of the power of chief justices and judges in the management of the courts. The Chief Administrator is also responsible for the implementation of modern professional public service management principles and practices designed to enhance accountability for the use of public money in support of court administration while safeguarding the independence of the judiciary.The Chief Administrator must consult regularly and meaningfully with the Chief Justices in order to successfully and effectively operationalize the objectives of the Courts Administration Service Act.
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.
AMENDMENTReview of applications will begin on July 27, 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.
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