Call for Applications for Adjudicative, Non-Adjudicative Boards
Nova Scotians looking to help support and serve their communities can now apply for the many available positions on the province's 160 agencies, boards and commissions.
The province launched its spring recruitment campaign today, April 10, to let people know about the opportunities available in a variety of roles.
"I would like to thank and applaud the many Nova Scotians who volunteer their time and expertise to benefit the public good," said Joanne Bernard, Minister of the Voluntary Sector. "Agencies boards and commissions play an important role in our communities and I encourage any interested person to take the time to look at the positions available and apply."
Adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions deal with a variety of different matters and have quasi-judicial functions. They review evidence, make findings of fact and law, and make decisions that affect the liberty, security or legal rights of people. Members must apply legal, sound professional and technical principles to decisions. Examples of adjudicative ABCs include the Farm Practice Board, Review Board under the Criminal Code, Tuition Appeal Board and the Motor Vehicle Appeal Board.
Non-adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions make decisions or recommendations to government on financial, regulatory, business or policy matters. Their work affects Nova Scotians in many important areas, including youth services, health-system administration and professional licensing.
Applicants are assessed on their skills and qualifications, taking into account the needs of the individual agency, board or commission.
Applications for non-adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions are welcome at any time, with assessment of applications beginning May 11. The application deadline for adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions is May 19.
Applications will be considered for current vacancies as well as openings that occur in the coming year. Most appointees are reimbursed for expenses and, in some cases, are also nominally remunerated for their services.
Applicants can contact the Executive Council Office at 902-424-4877 or toll free at 1-866-206-6844 if they have questions about current opportunities or the application process.
The province has an employment equity policy and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities and women. People are encouraged to self-identify on applications, covering letters or resumes.
For more information on board position profiles, current opportunities and how to apply, visit http://novascotia.ca/exec_council/abc/current-opportunities.asp .