Office of the Registrar

The Deputy Head and Registrar is responsible for the management of the Specific Claims Tribunal’s administrative affairs and the duties of the staff of the Registry and is accountable for the use and deployment of assigned human, financial and material resources, and ensuring that the Treasury Board and Public Service Commission policies and directives are adhered to. 

The Deputy Head and Registrar is accountable for providing corporate leadership in attaining the Registry’s vision through:

• Management of the Tribunal’s administrative affairs and the duties of the staff of the Tribunal;
• Strategic and operational planning;
• Financial, human resource, information, and material management with economy, probity and prudence;
• Adherence to Treasury Board and Public Service Commission policies and directives;
• Performance measurement;
• Administrative support and research services;
• Report’s on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Reports and appearances as required before the Standing Committee of Parliament;
• Overseeing the establishment and amendment of Tribunal rules of practice and procedure in accordance with direction from the Chairperson;
• Acting as the official spokesperson with regard to public information and contacts with media; and
• Leadership in the corporate values and ethics of the Government of Canada.

The role of the Deputy Head and Registrar also encompasses activities that directly support the Tribunal’s corporate administration, including judicial meetings, committees, advice, and management of key stakeholder relationships.  The Registrar also promotes awareness among stakeholder groups and the public through speaking and media engagements, networking, and development of communications material.