Independent Tribunal Member, Immigration & Refugee Appeals

Governor in Council Appointments; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Governor in Council Appointments seeks a highly qualified member for the Immigration Appeal/Refugee Refugee Board, to interpret and decide on complex immigration and refugee matters. The role requires a law degree, bar admission, and strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

On-site hearings in Montréal and travel across Canada may be required. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, independence, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload while upholding the

Qualifications

• A university degree or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Recent and significant experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and policies in regulatory/administrative contexts.
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing complex information to prepare written decisions or recommendations.
• Member in good standing of a provincial bar or the Chambre des notaires du Québec, with at least five years of membership, asset.
• Experience applying the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or UN Convention relating to refugees would be asset.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply immigration and refugee law to decisions or recommendations.
• Prepare written decisions and recommendations based on complex information from multiple sources.
• Analyze and synthesize information, assess evidence, and render impartial, well-reasoned decisions.
• Manage time-sensitive priorities and high-volume workload to issue decisions promptly.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and participate in hearings and meetings as required.

Skills

Administrative law

Oral and written communication

Legal decision-making

Time management

Bilingual proficiency

Education

University degree or equivalent

Bar admission or Québec notary designation (asset)

Job description

Governor in Council Appointments seeks a highly qualified member for the Immigration Appeal/Refugee Refugee Board, to interpret and decide on complex immigration and refugee matters. The role requires a law degree, bar admission, and strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

On-site hearings in Montréal and travel across Canada may be required. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, independence, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload while upholding the