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Opportunity to Serve the Public – Natural Resources Canada

Public Representative on Management Board of the Environmental Studies Research Fund

The Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) is a legislated research fund that supports environmental and social research related to oil and gas development in frontier areas, including the Atlantic offshore. Funds are collected annually through levies paid by lease-holding oil and gas companies active in Canada’s frontier lands.

The ESRF receives its legislated mandate through the Canadian Petroleum Resources Act, as well as the Canada–Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (the Offshore Accords). This legislation divides the Ministerial responsibilities for the ESRF based on geographical distribution north and south of the 60th parallel. The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for the necessary approvals in the southern region, while the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs is responsible for the approvals in the northern region.

The ESRF is directed by a management board composed of members from the federal government, industry, two Offshore Boards and the public. Their legislated responsibility includes establishing the guidelines and procedures for selecting ESRF’s research performers and research studies, and recommending the associated levy rates.

An opportunity exists for one public representative position on the Management Board. This representative will represent the public’s interest for the southern regions of Canada, primarily the Atlantic offshore. The term of appointment is three years, at pleasure, ending on the day of the appointment of a successor.

As a public representative, you will participate fully in deliberations and decision making of the Management Board. The Management Board meets via video/teleconference approximately three times a year, on an as needed basis, and in person twice a year. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

A particular area of expertise is not required; however, some experience with the oil and gas sector, basic knowledge of off-shore oil and gas environmental issues in the Atlantic offshore, and experience representing the public’s interests on governing bodies, would be an asset.

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing candidates for this position. You are therefore encouraged to include in your application your ability to speak and understand your second official language. Preference may be given to candidates who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, disabled persons, and members of visible minorities.

If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please submit your résumé and a letter of recommendation from a person with a position of responsibility within a community or a not-for profit organization by March 28, 2017, to:

Environmental Studies Research Fund Secretariat
Natural Resources Canada
580 Booth Street, 14th Floor, Room D6
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0Y7
Telephone: (343) 292-8909
E-mail: NRCan.ESRF-FEE.RNCan@canada.ca

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