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Position title: Member - AMENDMENT

Organization: Social Security Tribunal and Employment Insurance Board of Appeal

Headquarters location: Ottawa, Ontario

Workplace location: Across Canada

Type: Full-time or Part-time

Salary range: $121,100 - $164,300 (Full-time)

Per diem: $605 - $820 (Part-time)

Closing date: November 12, 2026

Opportunity number: 250031-67

Social Security Tribunal of Canada

People come to the Social Security Tribunal to challenge government decisions about their Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Canada Disability and Employment Insurance benefits. Most people represent themselves, and many are vulnerable. The Social Security Tribunal provides a flexible, fair, accessible, and efficient appeal process, focused on the people it serves. Its members are expected to: conduct teleconference, videoconference and in-person hearings using active adjudication; write well-reasoned decisions using plain and inclusive language; meet productivity and timeliness standards; and support the tribunal’s access to justice initiatives.

General Division members mainly hear appeals about the Canada Pension Plan disability pension. They may also hear appeals about other Canada Pension Plan benefits, the Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and the Canada Disability Benefit.

Position level GCQ-2
Full-time salary range: $121,100 - $142,400
Part-time per diem: $605 - $710

Appeal Division members hear appeals of decisions made by the General Division and by the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal and provide them with clear and consistent guidance. For employment insurance appeals, the Appeal Division intervenes if certain errors have been made. For income security appeals, the Appeal Division holds a fresh hearing.

Position level GCQ-3
Full-time salary range: $139,700 - $164,300
Part-time per diem: $700 - $820

Employment Insurance Board of Appeal

The Employment Insurance Board of Appeal was created under Part 5 of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act. Canadians who contribute to the Employment Insurance system are eligible for benefits under specified circumstances. People who are denied Employment Insurance benefits, following a decision on a request for reconsideration, have the right to appeal that decision. The Board of Appeal acts as an independent administrative tribunal composed of three member panels rendering decisions on all matters appealed under subsection 113 of the Employment Insurance Act. The Board of Appeal’s mandate is to provide simple, quick, fair and client-centric quasi-judicial services to Employment Insurance claimants and employers.

Members conduct hearings as part of three-member panels, mandated to provide fair and impartial quasi-judicial hearings and render decisions on first-level Employment Insurance appeals. Members work together to make well-reasoned written decisions on appeals concerning eligibility for benefits under the Employment Insurance program, including whether administrative penalties have been accurately assessed. Members are expected to ensure that appeals are dealt with quickly, fairly and efficiently, and in accordance with natural justice, applicable legislation, jurisprudence and departmental service standards.

Members appointed through this selection process have additional duties as presiding board members. Presiding board members preside over hearings and panel deliberations, manage procedural matters, oversee the decision-making process, and ensure the panel’s final written decision is completed in collaboration with the other members.

Position level GCQ-2
Part-time per diem: $605 - $710
Presiding board members receive an additional 4% in recognition of their additional responsibilities

Further details about the organizations and their activities can be found by following the Organization website links above.

Education and Experience

Please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrates how you meet the following requirements:

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

• A law degree would be considered as an asset;

• Two (2) years of experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations and case law, ideally as an advocate or decision-maker. Additional experience is required for the Social Security Tribunal;

• Two (2) years of experience making decisions about sensitive and complex issues. Additional experience is required for the Social Security Tribunal;

• Experience writing about complex subjects in a clear, concise way;

• Experience as a regulated health professional or in the health sector would be considered as an asset;

• Experience working on issues affecting seniors or persons with disabilities would be considered an asset;

• Experience working on labour or employer issues would be considered an asset.

  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following criteria will be assessed:

• Knowledge of administrative law, tribunal procedures and legal principles related to evidence, legal interpretation, and natural justice;

• Understanding of access to justice challenges;

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to listen and to actively manage hearings with empathy, including where a party is self-represented;

• Ability to objectively and fairly assess cases involving difficult, sympathetic and/or complex issues;

• Ability to interpret relevant legislation and analyse complex situations to make fair and timely decisions;

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a remote work environment, using digital tools and technologies to collaborate, communicate, and manage work.

  
  

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages is preferred.

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency when assessing applicants. Your online profile must include your proficiency in speaking and understanding your second official language.

Personal Attributes

The following will be verified by references at a later date:

• High ethical standards and integrity

• Impartiality

• Sensitivity to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion

• Sound judgment

• Tact and discretion

  
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of Canada is committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace and to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. Appointees will be expected to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.

Candidates who belong to one or more of the designated employment equity groups are encourage to self-identify when applying. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

• All appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout the duration of their appointment.
• 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 Commissioner, within 60 days of their appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities.
• All appointees are subject to the Terms and conditions applying to Governor in Council appointees. They 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, principles 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 throughout their time in public office.
• Appointees must also respect the principles of any code of conduct that applies to the organization to which they are appointed.
• Full-time appointees to the Social Security Tribunal must devote the whole of their time to the performance of their duties under the Employment and Social Development Act (statutory).
• Part-time appointees to the Social Security Tribunal must not accept or hold any office or employment inconsistent with their duties under the Employment and Social Development Act (statutory).
• Part-time appointees to the Social Security Tribunal must be available for a minimum of 15 hours a week on average.
• Part-time appointees to the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal must be available full-time for a period of approximately 10 days during a training period and able to commit an average of 4 to 5 days per month.
• All appointees must be willing and able to travel occasionally within Canada.
• All appointees must work remotely from within Canada and must have access to high-speed Internet.
• All appointees must be able to obtain and maintain a Reliability status security clearance.

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette and shared on the Government of Canada’s LinkedIn page.

A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be considered for other appointment opportunities.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their application package, including their curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressed to the Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 12, 2026 via the Governor in Council Appointments website.

To learn more or if you require support or accommodation to submit your online application, please visit the How to apply page on the website. For alternatives to online applications, please visit the Application Assistance page.