Member, Horse Racing Appeal Panel

Term: Part-Time, up to 3 years (2 positions)

Application Deadline: September 8, 2023

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and private cannabis retail sectors in Ontario in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

As a part-time Member of the Horse Racing Appeal Panel, you will be responsible for adjudicating appeals of Rules of Racing violations under the authority of the Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015.

Qualifications: 

A competency-based appointment process will be employed to ensure integrity, fairness and impartiality. All appointments will be made through a competitive, merit-based process, with criteria for appointments that include:

1. Experience, knowledge or training in Ontario’s horse racing industry.
2. Aptitude for impartial adjudication.
3. Aptitude for applying alternative adjudicative practices and procedures that may be set out in the tribunal's rules.

Applicants should exhibit superior judgment and understanding of the impact of the matters before them and their appeal decisions on the integrity of the sport and its participants generally. Cases often have a technical scientific focus involving banned or performance-enhancing substances, making an understanding of these topics a definite asset. Applicants with pharmacological, medical, veterinarian, or general scientific knowledge would be a definite asset. A background in general governance, law or sports officiating is desirable as well.

Applicants should also be computer literate, in particular with respect to the use of Word and Zoom Video. The applicants should also be familiar and comfortable with chairing virtual hearings.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Professional Judgement
• Integrity/Ethics/Values
• Listening/Understanding
• Professional Awareness
• Decision-Making
• Conflict Management
• Strong Mindedness
• Decision-Writing

• Collegiality

All candidates presenting applications must declare themselves as independent and disposed to unbiased decision-making. Bilingualism is also an asset.

Terms:

As governed by the Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015, Horse Racing Appeal Panel members will be appointed for up to three years and may be eligible for reappointment, subject to continued eligibility.

Part-time members are eligible to receive $472 per day and reimbursement for eligible expenses. Members may be required to attend hearings in Toronto, although most hearings are virtual in format. 

Candidates being considered for appointment must consent to undergo a background check and be asked to submit a Personal and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement.

If appointed, members will be subject to the Horse Racing Appeal Panel’s Code of Conduct. Members may also be subject to other statutes, regulations, rules or directives that currently exist or may be established which are applicable to the agency and/or panel.

• The Horse Racing Appeal Panel will deliver services and decisions in a non-partisan, professional, ethical, and competent manner with a commitment to the principles and values of the public service. The Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an equal opportunity organization and will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The successful candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code. 

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.