VETERANS REVIEW and APPEAL BOARD

MEMBER SELECTION CRITERIA

Classification:

•  GC-Q3 ($95,500 - $112,300)

Position Title:

•  Member, Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Portfolio:

•  Veterans Affairs

Locations:

•  Charlottetown, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver

Education:

•  Graduation with a degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education, job related training and/or experience.
  
  
•  Preference may be given to candidates with a medical or legal background.

Experience:

•  Experience as a decision maker in a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal;
  or
•  Experience in presenting cases before a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal;
  or
•  An acceptable combination of relevant experience in other fields including disability compensation and veterans' affairs.

Knowledge:

•  Knowledge of the principles of natural justice in a tribunal setting;
  
  
•  Knowledge of contemporary veterans' issues;
  
  
•  Knowledge of the interpretation and application of legislation governing veterans' benefits, specifically The Pension Act , The Veterans Review and Appeal Board Act, and other related statutes.

Skills and Abilities:

•  Excellent analytical skills are required as well as the ability to render decisions in accordance with applicable law.
•  To work effectively as part of an adjudicative panel, the candidates will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and must be able to write clear, accurate and concise decisions on behalf of the Board.
•  Also required is the ability to organize their workload to ensure the rendering of quality decisions in a timely manner.
•  Judgement and initiative are also required.

Language Requirement:

•  Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.

Working Conditions:

•  must be able to relocate to the area of employment or to a location within reasonable commuting distance;
•  most positions require extensive travel throughout Canada, sometimes for periods of three weeks or more at a time.