Chairperson - AMENDMENT, Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is an independent agency, which strengthens the accountability of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by providing civilian review of Royal Canadian Mounted Police activities and member conduct. The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission’s mandate is to receive public complaints about the conduct of Royal Canadian Mounted Police members, to conduct reviews when complainants are not satisfied with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s handling of their complaints, to initiate investigations into Royal Canadian Mounted Police conduct when it is in the public interest, and to report findings and make recommendations.

The Chairperson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission and is responsible for its efficient and effective operation and supervising the direction of the work and staff of the Commission. The Chairperson provides strategic leadership in identifying and selecting priorities, developing processes and policies, and articulating a vision that will ensure the Commission’s core values are incorporated into the public complaints process. The Chairperson has the authority to initiate complaints, investigations and public hearings when deemed in the public interest. The Chairperson also conducts reviews of complaint investigations and of specified Royal Canadian Mounted Police activities to ensure they are carried out in accordance with statutes, regulations, Ministerial Directives, policies, procedures and guidelines.

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.

Education and Experience

• A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study, or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and / or experience;


• A degree in law would be considered an asset;


• Significant management experience at the senior executive level in a private or public sector organization, including managing financial and human resources;


• Significant experience in the development of policy and performance standards and operational procedures;


• Significant experience in conducting investigations, reviews or hearings and making findings and recommendations;


• Experience in policing, law enforcement or the criminal justice system would be considered an asset;


• Experience in the operation and conduct of an adjudicative tribunal, an agency or equivalent would be considered an asset; and


• Experience in leading an organization through change would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the mandate and activities of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations;


• Knowledge of the operations of the federal government, including those related to sound management principles, strategic reporting, accountability and transparency;


• Understanding of the responsibilities of leading, managing and conducting adjudicative hearings;


• Knowledge of the Canadian criminal justice system, police administration, operations and procedures;


• Knowledge of administrative law, the principles of natural justice, and the rules and practices followed by adjudicative tribunals in Canada;


• Knowledge of the application and interpretation of criminal and human rights law would be considered an asset;


• Sound management skills to motivate staff and to ensure the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission adheres to the highest standards of accountability and transparency;


• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to manage communications with a variety of stakeholders;


• Ability to provide corporate vision, leadership and the strategic direction needed for the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission to attain its mandate and objectives;


• Ability to develop effective working relationships with the Minister and government officials, while maintaining the degree of independence required of an adjudicative tribunal;


• Ability to conduct fair and efficient adjudicative hearings;


• Ability to analyze sometimes contradictory information originating from various sources to make equitable and timely findings, recommendations and decisions, and to justify and explain them; and


• Ability to interpret relevant statutes, regulations and policies and analyze complex situations.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

• Sound judgment


• Tact and diplomacy


• Impartiality


• High ethical standards and integrity


• Superior interpersonal skills


• Leadership

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 may not be a member or former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (statutory).


• The appointee must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (statutory).


• 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 throughout Canada and occasionally abroad.


• The appointee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

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 (more information available here) will begin on August 30, 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.