Introduction
Using an open and transparent process, we are committed to recruiting and appointing the best people to lead Councils.
Our Procedure
Council Commissioner and Council Youth Commissioner
- All appointments commence on September 1. Normally, Scouters chosen for the Commissioner and Youth Commissioner roles will serve as Commissioners-designate for one year before being appointed.
- The Public Appointments Support Scouter initiates the search for the new Commissioner.
The ideal timeline is as follows:
- March 1: Search process begins
- September 1: Scouter is appointed Council (Youth) Commissioner–designate
- 12 months later: Scouter is appointed Council (Youth) Commissioner
- March 1: Search process begins
- The Council Key 3 recommends chairs for each of the two search committees.
- The National Key 3 appoints the chairs of the Council Commissioner or Council Youth Commissioner Search Committees.
- The Council Key 3 appoints the Search Committee members.
- The Council Commissioner and Council Youth Commissioner Search Committee shall consist of:
- Chair
- Council Youth Commissioner or Council Commissioner (The volunteer currently serving in the role in question is a member of the search committee for his or her successor.)
- Council Relationship Manager
- Two additional members appointed by the chair, in consultation with the Council Key 3
- Chair
- The search committees shall:
- Understand the standard job description.
- Interview the incumbent and other stakeholders about specific local opportunities and challenges.
- Understand the competencies of the person required to serve in this role in the next term.
- Review the Council Succession Plan and consult stakeholders to identify prospective candidates who should be invited to apply for the position.
- Advertise the volunteer opportunity using Scouts Canada’s networks and external advertising (such as volunteer centres, partner organizations and professional organizations).
- Receive and evaluate applications for at least 14 days after the call for applicants.
- Interview at least three candidates. Ideally, the entire committee should participate in each interview to:
- Assess the candidate’s attitudes, skills and knowledge.
- Assess the candidate’s commitment to Scouts Canada’s strategic plan and the Five Priorities.
- Determine each candidate’s fit for the role.
- Provide additional information about the role and answer questions the candidates may have.
- Assess the candidate’s attitudes, skills and knowledge.
- Report to the responsible Commissioner.
- Understand the standard job description.
- As per the Volunteer Screening Procedure, a reference check must be completed with the successful applicant’s last Commissioner before they are appointed.
- The National Key 3 will appoint the new Commissioner at least three months before their term as Commissioner-designate commences.
- Once a candidate has accepted the appointment, the chair of the Search Committee shall notify the unsuccessful applicants.
- If the National Key 3 does not select a candidate, the Search Committee may be asked to renew the search or be replaced by a new committee.
- The National Key 3 will notify the National Service Team and Board of Governors of the appointment.
- The Search Committee Chair will notify the members of the Council and other stakeholders of the selection.
Other Roles
- Councils recruiting volunteers for team and Commissioner roles within their area of responsibility will do so in a manner consistent with the process outlined here.
