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Portfolio: Industry

Position title: Member

Organization: Canadian Statistics Advisory Council 

Headquarters location: Ottawa, Ontario

Workplace location: Anywhere in Canada

Type: Part-time

Per diem: $375 - $450

Closing date: August 17, 2026

Opportunity number: 243960-67

The Canadian Statistics Advisory Council is composed of up to 10 members, including one Chairperson. In addition, the Chief Statistician of Canada serves as an ex-officio member on the Council. 

The Council’s mandate is to advise the Chief Statistician and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development on matters concerning the overall quality of the national statistical system, including the relevance, accuracy, accessibility, and timeliness of its data. The Council publishes an annual report on the state of the national statistical system.

Members provide support to the Chairperson and bring a broad viewpoint and expertise to the issues being discussed by the Council and provide thoughtful advice that encompasses the perspectives of all stakeholders. Members assess multiple viewpoints, interests, and issues from a national perspective, as well as support the development of the annual report on the state of the national statistical system.

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 post-secondary institution in a relevant field of study (e.g., a field of study in which data and statistics are used) or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience;
• A degree in statistics, data science, economics, social sciences or any field providing considerable knowledge and training in research methods and quantitative analysis would be considered an asset;
• Experience serving as a member of a board of directors for a public or private sector organization, or as a senior executive answerable to stakeholders in the public or private sector;
• Experience in providing senior executives with strategic non-partisan advice on complex issues;
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Assessing the performance of large and complex systems or organizations;
• Contributing to the creation, writing, and publication of public reports on complex matters;
• Working in international fora and/or addressing complex policy governance issues in the global context;
• Interacting with key stakeholders and different levels of government, preferably with senior officials.
• Experience in using digital technologies to remake business processes to transform service delivery would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following criteria will be assessed:

• Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Chief Statistician of Canada, the mandate and activities of Statistics Canada, the Canadian Statistics Advisory Council, as well as the legislative framework within which they operate;
• Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing national statistical systems and of the fundamental principles guiding their work;
• Knowledge of the digital transformation and the economic and social impacts, opportunities, and challenges of new or disruptive technologies, (e.g. internet of things, artificial intelligence) as well as their potential impact on the national statistics system would be considered an asset;
• Knowledge of the use of disaggregated data, for instance in the context of gender-based and diversity analysis, to explore the changing realities and inequalities of diverse groups of people would be considered an asset;
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to perform assessments of complex systems or organizations, including strategies, plans, operations, and financial information to produce high quality analysis and provide sound advice while demonstrating integrity and independence through non-partisanship;
• Ability to assess stakeholder interests from a national and equity, diversity and inclusion perspective;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with other Council members.

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:

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Sound judgement
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Tact and diplomacy
• Respect for and encouragement of diverse perspectives
• Initiative

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.
• Appointees must be able to commit to an average of 10 to 15 days annually for Board and related activities and travel, as required.
• Appointees must be willing and able to travel across Canada, as required.

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette and shared on the Government of Canada's Linkedln 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 August 17, 2026, via the Governor in Council Appointments website.

To learn more or if you require support or accommodation to submit your online application, please visit the How to Apply page on the website. For alternatives to online applications, please visit the Application Assistance page.