Vacancy for appointment

Criminal Code Review Board

Members entitled under the laws of New Brunswick to practice psychiatry

Overview:

The Criminal Code of Canada requires that a Review Board be established in each province. The Board makes, or reviews dispositions made by the criminal courts concerning accused found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder or unfit to stand trial.

The Board must consist of not fewer than five members. Members must include a Chairperson, at least one psychiatrist, and one other member who is a psychiatrist, a psychologist or a medical doctor with a background in the field of mental health and may include members from the community at large with the appropriate qualifications.

Current position(s) to be filled:

The provincial government is now accepting expressions of interest from those entitled under the laws of New Brunswick to practice psychiatry for consideration as members of the Criminal Code Review Board for a five-year term.

Expressions of interest are invited to fill these positions but may also be used to fill future vacancies.

Qualifications/Commitment:

Qualified candidates include those entitled under the laws of New Brunswick to practise psychiatry.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is preferred for all members. However, consideration will be given to those with written and spoken competence in either English or French.

The following are desirable characteristics of membership:

• understanding of the applicable legislation and the Board’s mandate (Criminal Code); and
• respect for culture and diversity.

The composition of the Board’s gender and linguistic representation, as well as the cultural and geographic diversity of the province is a consideration for appointment. 

Conditions / Compensation:

Hearings must be held within the time periods prescribed by the Criminal Code. Hearings are most commonly held at provincial court facilities and at the Restigouche Hospital Centre located in Campbellton. Attendance at Board meetings may be required.

Members who are psychiatrists are remunerated at a rate of $141.71 per hour. These rates are currently under review. 

Rates of remuneration apply to the time spent coordinating and scheduling hearings, responding to general inquiries, order preparation, reviewing transcripts, preparing for and attending hearings, and other related duties as well as travel time.

All members are remunerated for travel expenses in accordance with the Government of New Brunswick Travel Directive AD-2801.

Submit:

Expressions of interest (a resume and cover letter) may be submitted by e-mail or regular mail with details of education, volunteer, board/committee, work experience, and contact information (telephone, civic address and e-mail).  In addition, please complete the application form.

While we appreciate the interest of those who submit an expression of interest, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Inquiries relating to specific opportunities can be made after the deadline passes and should be directed to the responsible department.

Mailing Address:
Department of Justice and Public Safety
Attention:  Erinn Daigle
Marysville Place
PO Box 6000Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1

Deadline for Submission :

Open

Type of Appointment :

Appointment by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council

Term :

Terms are for five years with the possibility of reappointment.

Associated / Responsible Department :

E-mail address for submissions :

ABC-OCCNomination.JPS/[email protected]

Link(s) :

Criminal Code (Canada)