Job Board Title:
We're Hiring! Town of Caledon - Integrity Commissioner

Post Date
7/6/2023

Expiration Date
8/5/2023

Details:
The Town of Caledon is currently seeking applicants who are interested in serving as the Integrity Commissioner for the Town. The appointment will be on a as required basis, for a one-year term with the possibility of a five-year term extension.

The Integrity Commissioner is an independent statutory officer who reports directly to Council and whose powers and duties are set out in the Municipal Act, 2001 and further defined within the Town’s Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Designated Boards and applicable policies. 

The role of the Integrity Commissioner is to provide education, advice and the investigation and resolution of complaints regarding the conduct of Members of Council, committees and designated local boards on the application of the Code of Conduct, the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and other related policies. The Integrity Commissioner also provides guidance to the Town Clerk and staff, as needed.    

Town Council has directed staff to review the feasibility of implementing a Lobbyist and Gift Registry for the Town. It is anticipated that if a Registry is implemented, the Integrity Commissioner will be responsible for fulfilling the role of the Lobbyist Registrar under the Municipal Act, 2001.
 

Qualifications:
The qualifications for the position include, but are not limited to:
 

  • Previous municipal, governance, procedural and/or ethics experience (e.g. former Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk, municipal lawyer, similar experience in another level of government);
  • Knowledge of municipal government and the accountability and transparency provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001;
  • Understanding of Council operations and policies, including the Town’s Accountability Framework;
  • Ability to provide services on an as-needed basis, without competing employment demands;
  • Credibility with Town Council, staff, the public and the media;
  • The ability to receive complaints, impartially conduct investigations and determine appropriate sanctions where a breach of the code has been proven; and
  • No known conflict of interest with the Town, elected and appointed officials and staff.
Details on the mandate, duties and role of the Integrity Commissioner can be found at caledon.ca/integrity.
 

Comments:
Criteria and principles to be applied to the hiring process include the Integrity Commissioner's independence and impartiality, confidentiality with respect to the Integrity Commissioner's activities and the ability to conduct an investigation that meets all off the requirements of the applicable law.

A letter of interest accompanied by way of a current resume and proposed terms for consideration may be submitted by email in confidence by August 25, at 4:30 p.m. to the attention of:

Laura Hall, Director, Corporate Services / Town Clerk
Email: laura.hall@caledon.ca

Please direct all questions to Laura Hall by phone at 416-570-4703 or by email to laura.hall@caledon.ca.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.


Employer:
Town of Caledon
Contact:
Laura Hall

Address:
6311 Old Church Road, Caledon ON L7C 1J6

Work Phone:
416-570-4703

Email:
laura.hall@caledon.ca

Website:
www.caledon.ca