Governor-in-Council and Ministerial Appointments

Governor-in-Council (GiC) Appointment in the Natural Resources Portfolio

A Governor-in-Council appointment is one made by the Governor General, on the advice of the Queen’s Privy Council of Canada (i.e., the Cabinet). The appointments are made through an Order in Council (OIC) and range from heads of agencies and chief executive officers of Crown corporations to members of quasi-judicial tribunals.

You can view and apply on opportunities directly on the GIC Appointments website.

Current opportunities in the Natural Resources Portfolio include:

• President, Canada Nuclear Safety Commission
• Chief Executive Officer, Canada Energy Regulator
• Commissioner, Canada Energy Regulator Commission
• Director, Canada Energy Regulator Board of Directors

Ministerial Appointment Opportunities

A Ministerial appointment is made directly by the Minister. Interested candidates can apply to opportunities following the instructions in the Ministerial appointment notice.

• Board Member (Indigenous Advisor), Geographical Names Board of Canada