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Portfolio: Treasury Board

Position title: Member (Federal Nominee)

Organization: Public Service Pension Advisory Committee

Headquarters location: Ottawa, Ontario

Workplace location: Across Canada

Organization website:  Public Service Pension Advisory Committee

Type: Part-time

Salary range: Non-remunerated

Closing date: October 2, 2026

Opportunity number: 245284-67

The Public Service Pension Advisory Committee is mandated to advise and assist the President of the Treasury Board on matters arising in connection with the operation of the Public Service Superannuation Act. This is a legislated thirteen-member committee composed of six members representing the employer (nominated by the President of the Treasury Board), six (6) members representing employees (nominated by the National Joint Council, Bargaining Agent Side) and one member representing pensioners (nominated by a pensioner association).

The Committee members review matters relating to the administration, design and funding of benefits provided under the public service pension plan and review any other pension-related matters that the President of the Treasury Board may refer to them. They also recommend candidates to serve on the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Nominating Committee.

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 in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience;

• Experience serving as a member of an executive-level board, committee, or advisory body for a public, private or not-for-profit organization, or as a senior executive answerable to stakeholders in the public or private sector;

• Experience in a leadership position in one of the following areas: pensions, finance or labour relations;

• Experience in assessing candidates for board membership in financially successful companies with operations inside and/or outside Canada would be considered an asset;

• Experience on executive-level boards, committees, or advisory bodies with joint employer-employee representation or multiple stakeholders with competing interests would be considered an asset;

• Experience in setting strategic direction and providing leadership in the development and implementation of strategies related to complex negotiations, labour relations, compensation or human resources management issues would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following criteria will be assessed:

• Knowledge of the public environment in which the federal government and its pension plans operate; 

• Knowledge of pension principles and pension plan design or of areas associated with the management and administration of the pension plan (e.g., program administration and delivery, policy development, governance, finance) would be considered an asset; 

• ​Superior communication skills, both written and oral;  

• Ability to foster a respectful and trusting environment where sound advice is valued, and encourage the expression of diverse opinions and perspectives while fostering collegiality; 

• Ability to focus on key considerations at the strategic level and promote sound decision-making; 

• Ability to mobilize people and collaborate with partners and stakeholders;

• Ability to guide change and achieve results.

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:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Sound judgement and tact

• High ethical standards

• Accountability and reliability

• Discretion, tact and confidentiality

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.

• Appointees must be able to commit a minimum of five (5) days annually.

• Appointees must be available to participate in at least four (4) two-hour Committee meetings (location Ottawa), with additional one-hour briefings, per year, as well as limited ad-hoc meetings and briefings, as necessary.

• Appointees must be employed in the federal public service at the EX-03 level or higher.

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 PSPAC-CCPFP@tbs-sct.gc.ca, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 2, 2026.

To learn more or if you require support or accommodation to submit your online application, please contact PSPAC-CCPFP@tbs-sct.gc.ca  .