Opportunities for ministerial appointments

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is seeking individuals to serve on certain institutions, boards and commissions for which the ministers have appointment responsibilities.

The Government of Canada is seeking individuals who would like to be considered for the national Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board Chairperson position.

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List of organizations seeking nominations

Listed below by region are the organizations with current and future vacancies. If you wish to apply, please consult How to apply.

To learn more about each organization, visit Ministerial appointments.

National

Northwest Territories

Yukon

Nunavut

Nunavik

Eeyou Istchee

Who can apply

National

Individuals willing to be considered as Chairperson for the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board.

The Board provides information and advice to the Minister of Northern Affairs to help guide the management, direction, and activities of the Nutrition North Canada Program. The Board will be actively involved in soliciting input from Program users to ensure northern and community perspectives are heard and considered.

We are particularly interested in having the Board include youth and individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and must:

  • have a secondary school diploma or higher, or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience
  • have recent extensive experience living in northern or isolated Canadian communities
  • have experience in one or more of the following fields:
    • Indigenous regional or community leadership
    • public health
    • northern retail business
    • distribution and logistics
    • transportation

Hunters, trappers and food harvesters are also encouraged to apply.

Board members serve in their own right, not as representatives of a particular organization, area or special interest group. Appointments will be made for 3 year terms.

This is a voluntary board, but expenses related to board membership and travel will be reimbursed.

Members will also be given a small honorarium for their participation at face-to-face meetings.

All candidates proposed for appointment or nomination must undergo a federal security clearance, including the provision of fingerprints and a credit check.

Preference may be given to candidates who live in Nutrition North Canada eligible communities or who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups:

  • youth
  • women
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • persons with disabilities
  • visible minorities
  • members of Hunters and Trappers Organizations or Associations

Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories residents over the age of 18 expressing interest to serve must clearly demonstrate their knowledge and experience relevant to the organization or organizations they wish to serve. Current members are also invited to express their interest in being considered for appointment to other organizations. Each board operates separately from all governments. Members of boards and councils are not delegates of the parties who nominate or appoint them.

Members must be able to participate in meetings and activities based on fluctuating workloads. Appointments are for set 3-year terms. Remuneration for days served and expenses for travel are provided.

All candidates proposed for appointment or nomination must undergo a federal security verification, including the provision of fingerprints and a credit check.

Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups:

  • Indigenous peoples
  • youth
  • women
  • persons with disabilities
  • members of visible minorities

Preference will be given to residents of the Northwest Territories.

Yukon

Yukoners over the age of 18 expressing interest to serve must clearly demonstrate their knowledge and experience relevant to the organization or organizations they wish to serve. Current members are also invited to express their interest in being considered for appointment to other organizations. As per the Umbrella Final Agreement, members of boards and councils are not delegates of the parties who nominate or appoint them.

Members must be able to participate in meetings and activities based on fluctuating workloads. Appointments are for set 3-year terms. Remuneration for days served and expenses for travel are provided.

All candidates proposed for appointment or nomination must undergo a federal security clearance, including the provision of fingerprints and a credit check.

Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups: youth, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Nunavut, Nunavik and Eeyou Istchee

Canadian residents over the age of 18 interested in serving must clearly demonstrate their knowledge and experience relevant to the board, commission or tribunal they wish to serve. Current members are also invited to express their interest in being considered for appointment to other organizations.

Members must be able to participate in meetings and activities based on fluctuating workloads. Appointments are for set 3-year terms. Remuneration for days served and expenses for travel are provided.

All candidates proposed for appointment or nomination must undergo a federal security clearance, including the provision of fingerprints and a credit check.

Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups:

  • youth
  • women
  • Indigenous peoples
  • persons with disabilities
  • members of visible minorities

Deadline

National

Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2024.

Northwest Territories

Applications will be accepted and assessed on an ongoing basis. Once received, your application will be under consideration until the positions have been filled.

Yukon

Applications will be accepted and assessed on an ongoing basis. Once received, your application will be under consideration until the positions have been filled.

Nunavut, Nunavik and Eeyou Istchee

Applications will be accepted and assessed on an ongoing basis. Once received, your application will be under consideration until the positions have been filled.

How to apply

National

If you are interested in serving as the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board Chairperson, please send the following items to the email address listed below.

  • A letter that states your interest in serving as Chairperson that clearly lays out your relevant knowledge and experience
  • A detailed resume that includes your current contact information
  • Applicants are also encouraged to state their interest in potentially serving as Vice-Chairperson or as a member if not selected as Chairperson

Individuals already seated on the Board are also invited to express their interest in being considered for reappointment.

Northwest Territories

Please send the following items to the contact listed below:

  • a letter that indicates which organization or organizations you are interested in serving and your relevant knowledge and experience
  • a detailed, up-to-date résumé that includes your contact information and an explanation of relevant experience

Yukon

Please send the following items to the contact listed below:

  • For all boards, an explanation of your relevant knowledge and experience and on which Board(s) you are interested in serving.
  • An up-to-date résumé that includes your contact information, and a detailed chronology regarding relevant experience.

Nunavut, Nunavik and Eeyou Istchee

Please send the following items to the appropriate contact listed below:

  • a letter that indicates which board, commission or tribunal you are interested in serving and your relevant knowledge and experience
  • a detailed, up-to-date résumé that includes your contact information and an explanation of relevant experience

Contact us

National

The Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board Secretariat
aadnc.nncadvisoryboard.aandc@canada.ca

Northwest Territories

Board Relations
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Northwest Territories Regional Office
4923-52nd Street, Gallery Building
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3
nwtboards@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

Yukon

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Yukon Regional Office
300 Main Street, Room 415C
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B5
Telephone: 1-867-667-3888
Toll free: 1-800-661-0451
YTConseils-YTBoards@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

Nunavut, Nunavik and Eeyou Istchee

Brian Rumbolt
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
Canada Nunavut Regional Office
PO Box 2200
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Telephone: 867-975-4790
Toll-free: 1-800-686-4729
OrganisationsNU-NUBoards@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

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