Integrity Commissioner

Appointed by order of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for a term of five years, renewable for one further

term of five years, the Integrity Commissioner has a mandate to provide advice on how the Members Integrity Act (the Act) affects members which includes conducting inquiries as to whether a member has contravened the Act or parliamentary convention. The Integrity Commissioner meets annually with each member to review their financial disclosure and obligations under the Act. In addition, the Integrity Commissioner provides advice and determinations to Ministers’ staff and senior public servants on matters related to the Conflict of Interest Rules and restrictions on political activity. The Integrity Commissioner, as Registrar, reviews and approves registrations for posting to the Lobbyists Registry, provides advisory opinions to lobbyists, and investigates matters of non-compliance with the Lobbyists Registration Act. The Integrity Commissioner receives disclosures of wrongdoing from public servants who allege misconduct witnessed at work, refers the disclosures for investigation, and reviews the investigation to determine whether it was satisfactory and the response appropriate under the Public Service of Ontario Act. The Integrity Commissioner also reviews public sector agencies’ expenses and the expenses of Cabinet Ministers, Parliamentary Assistants, the Leader of the Opposition and their staff. The Integrity Commissioner reports annually through the Speaker to the Legislative Assembly.

The Legislative Assembly is inviting non-partisan applicants who have an appreciation for parliamentary systems with legal or judicial experience, and demonstrated senior leadership experience that includes managing sensitive inquiries, identifying conflicts of interest, conducting investigations, and making appropriate recommendations.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with practical knowledge of the laws, financial investments, and trusts, and familiarity with investigatory procedures and administrative and management practices. In addition, the role requires experience with providing strategic advice and making decisions on complex and sensitive issues impartially and authoritatively while balancing multiple competing interests.

Along with wisdom, sound judgment, high ethical standards, and the ability to inspire trust and confidence, this role works collaboratively and confidently with parliamentarians and senior management across the public sector, often in situations where various stakeholders bring different perspectives to bear on complex issues.

To manage this office, the successful candidate must have experience working in a demanding environment, well-developed organizational competencies in leadership, planning, financial management, and political acuity as well as knowledge related to employee relations legislation and practices. Compensation shall be within the range of salaries paid to deputy ministers, and includes pension and health care benefits. Fluency in both official languages would be an asset.

File No.: LAO-2024-118

Closing Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

If you share our values and are interested in this position, please visit us at www.ola.org and select Careers for more details.

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.