Vacancy for appointment

Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal

Vice-Chairperson

Overview:

The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT) hears appeals relating to any decision, order or ruling of any officer of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WorkSafeNB) affecting the rights of an employer, worker or a dependent under the:

• Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal Act,
• Workers’ Compensation Act,
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, and
• Firefighter’s Compensation Act.

The position of Vice-Chairperson of WCAT is part-time and involves chairing (usually acting alone) hearings under the various statutes within WCAT’s jurisdiction as well as the drafting of written decisions of the Tribunal.

Duties of Vice-Chairpersons:

Depending on their schedules, Vice-Chairpersons may be asked to chair one to three hearing days per month, each hearing day usually consisting of three appeals.

Potential candidates should also consider that the equivalent of one two-day educational session is held each year for members.

The WCAT provides in-house training to all new appointees.

Current Positions to be filled:

The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour is now accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for appointment as a Vice-Chairperson of WCAT.

Expressions of interest received for this position may also be used to fill future vacancies.

Qualifications:

Candidates will be judged based on consideration of following qualifications:

• being a barrister and solicitor who is a member in good standing of the Law Society of New Brunswick;
• having past experience sitting as a member of a board/tribunal, preferably as a hearing chairperson on a panel, with the ability to assess issues and participate in consensus decision-making;
• having experience or education in business, economics, finance, management, accounting, insurance or administrative law;
• having the ability to conduct all aspects of a hearing confidently; and
• having superior analytical skills and the ability to write an objective, logical decision in light of existing law, policies, guidelines and the evidence presented.

The composition of the Tribunal’s gender and linguistic representation, as well as the cultural and geographic diversity of the province is a consideration for appointment.  

Conditions / Compensation:

Vice-Chairpersons receive a per diem of $286.20 plus expenses to cover travel. In addition, an equivalent allowance is made for preparation and drafting time.

Submit:

Expressions of interest (via the application form on the ABC website and/or a résumé and cover letter) may be submitted by e-mail, regular mail or fax, with details on education, volunteer experience, board/committee and work experience and contact information (telephone, civic address and e-mail address). Please state your linguistic capabilities.

We appreciate the interest of those who submit an expression of interest, and only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Inquiries relating to specific opportunities can be made after the deadline passes and should be directed to the responsible department. 

Mail:

Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Attention: Mark Edgar
Chestnut Complex
P. O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB   E3B 5H1

Fax: (506) 453-3780

Deadline for Submission :

Open

Type of Appointment :

Appointment by Lieutenant-Governor in Council

Term :

Three to five years, with the possibility of re-appointment

Associated / Responsible Department :

E-mail address for submissions :

Nominations.PETL-EPFT@gnb.ca

Link(s) :

New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal Act