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The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council has posted a call for nominations to become governing council members.

If you are interested in joining SSHRC’s Council, please consult their website and let the Office of Research Services know. Having representation of CUE in this important council would be a great asset as we develop our research in the field.

From SSHRC:

Official Languages and Diversity

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.

To be considered, please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience

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

• • National or international experience involving research, research management or the application of research results within the academic, private, not-for-profit, or public sector;

• • Experience developing, implementing and managing strategic initiatives within the post-secondary sector, or other private, not-for-profit or public sector organizations; and

• • Experience serving as a member of a board of directors for a private, not-for-profit, or public sector organization would be considered an asset.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• • Knowledge of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s mandate, business activities and governing legislation, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Act;

• • Knowledge of Canada’s academic community, including knowledge of the post-secondary education system;

• • Knowledge of the current challenges and opportunities related to social sciences and humanities research, including impacts of major crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic on the domestic and global science, research and innovation ecosystems;

• • Knowledge of corporate governance and risk management;

• • Ability to provide strategic guidance on how to efficiently and appropriately develop and implement activities that support the mission and strategic objectives of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and on designing and implementing appropriate near and longer term measures to respond to such fast-breaking priorities as the COVID-19 pandemic;

• • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other council members and stakeholders;

• • Ability to understand, interpret and evaluate financial statements and budgets would be considered an asset; and

• • Superior communication skills, both oral and written.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to confirm that you meet the above selection criteria and that you possess the following Personal Attributes:

• • Superior interpersonal skills

• • Sound judgment

• • High ethical standards and integrity

• • Tact and diplomacy

• • Initiative

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 Conflicts 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.

• • If you are appointed to one of these positions, you must be willing to participate in Council and committee meetings in Canada, which occur two to four times a year in person, and one to four times via teleconference.

• • You are willing to commit up to 15 days per year to Council business.

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.