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Portfolio: Transport

Position title: Deputy Administrator of Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund

Organization: Ship and Rail Compensation Canada

Headquarters location: Ottawa, Ontario

Workplace location: National Capital Region

Type: Part-time

Per diem: $475 - $550

Closing date: June 15, 2026

Opportunity number: J0326-0740

The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, established under the Marine Liability Act, is a special purpose account within the Government of Canada’s Consolidated Revenue Fund. It was originally created in 1971 as the Maritime Pollution Claims Fund but was transformed into the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund in 1989. The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund has changed its public name to Ship and Rail Compensation Canada – Ship Fund. The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund is Canada’s domestic oil spill compensation fund, funded by industry that receives oil in Canada or exports oil from Canada, which provides compensation for oil pollution damage caused by any type of oil spill from any type of vessel, even when the cause of the spill is not known. The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund is overseen by an Administrator, who is at arm’s length from the government and is responsible for investigating, assessing and making offers of compensation for claims.

The Deputy Administrator performs duties and functions assigned by the Administrator, consistent with the Marine Liability Act, including assessing and paying claims. The Deputy Administrator of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund oversees a small team of experts responsible for handling claims, as well as developing material to assist claimants in submitting claims. The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund also conducts outreach activities to raise awareness of its existence and its availability to provide compensation, and offers presentations, webinars, and information sessions for potential claimants.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found by following the Organization website link 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 in a relevant field of study such as Law or Business Administration, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, job-related training experience;

• A law degree from a recognized university and membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada would be considered an asset;

• Managerial experience at the executive level in a private or public sector organization;

• Experience in two or more of the following areas: marine transportation; public relations; law; communications; community relations; stakeholder engagement; or public policy;

• Experience in maritime shipping or insurance would be considered an asset;

• Experience in the conduct of independent investigations or inquiries, in a decision-making environment, would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following criteria will be assessed:

• Knowledge of the mandate and objectives of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund;

• Knowledge of corporate governance and best practices;

• Knowledge of Canadian legislation, regulations, and international conventions on marine transportation;

• Knowledge of developments related to administrative tribunals would be considered an asset;

• Knowledge of the structure and operations of the federal government would be considered an asset;

• Superior communication skills, both written and oral;

• Ability to effectively manage human and financial resources;

• Ability to review and analyze complex technical information and think strategically;

• Ability to manage communications with a variety of stakeholders.

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:

• Sound judgment

• High ethical standards and integrity

• Vision and leadership

• Strategic thinker

• Superior interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy

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 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.
• The appointee shall not accept or hold any office or employment or carry on any activity that is inconsistent with their powers, duties and functions (statutory).
• The appointee must reside in or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region, or to a location within a reasonable commuting distance.
• The appointee must be willing and able to travel across Canada and internationally, as required.
• The appointee must be able to commit an average of three days per week depending on operational requirements.

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 June 15, 2026,, via the Governor in Council Appointments website.

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