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==Welcome from the Chief Administrator==

==Welcome from the Chief Administrator==

[[Image:Orlando1.png|150px|left]]<p>On behalf of all of us at the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada, I’d like to welcome you. We’re thrilled you are here.</p>

[[Image:Orlando1.png|150px|left]]<p>On behalf of all of us at the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada, I'd like to welcome you. We're thrilled you are here.</p>

<p>I’m proud to say that you are joining a very special organization that has the privilege of contributing directly to Canada’s justice system. The work we do at the ATSSC allows the federal administrative tribunals we support to effectively deliver on their important mandates, helping them provide access to justice to Canadians across the country.</p>

<p>I'm proud to say that you are joining a very special organization that has the privilege of contributing directly to Canada's justice system. The work we do at the ATSSC allows the federal administrative tribunals we support to effectively deliver on their important mandates, helping them provide access to justice to Canadians across the country.</p>

         <p>Whether you are working in internal services or one of the secretariats, know that we are united and that you are part of a thriving, healthy organization that does great things.</p>

         <p>Whether you are working in internal services or one of the secretariats, know that we are united and that you are part of a thriving, healthy organization that does great things.</p>

         <p>Now, you are going to receive a lot of information in the coming days as part of your orientation, but don’t feel overwhelmed. We just want to make sure that you have the tools you need so that you can get started with ease. You’ve got lots of great colleagues that will be there to support you along the way.</p>

         <p>Now, you are going to receive a lot of information in the coming days as part of your orientation, but don't feel overwhelmed. We just want to make sure that you have the tools you need so that you can get started with ease. You've got lots of great colleagues that will be there to support you along the way.</p>

         <p>We’re a diverse and inclusive organization, where people feel valued and respected, and where they can grow and evolve. Collaboration, innovation and creativity are important to us here at the ATSSC. So is supporting our employees through professional training, career opportunities, and care for health and well-being.</p>

         <p>We're a diverse and inclusive organization, where people feel valued and respected, and where they can grow and evolve. Collaboration, innovation and creativity are important to us here at the ATSSC. So is supporting our employees through professional training, career opportunities, and care for health and well-being.</p>

         <p>As you explore the onboarding resources, you will be learning more about our mission, vision and values—the things that guide us in our actions every day, and which allow us to serve Canadians and support our tribunals.</p>

         <p>As you explore the onboarding resources, you will be learning more about our mission, vision and values—the things that guide us in our actions every day, and which allow us to serve Canadians and support our tribunals.</p>

         <p>Every employee has a special role at the ATSSC, and I value each and everyone’s contributions. I am always amazed at the energy our employees bring to their work, as well as the creativity, and the desire to go the distance. Our people are what sets us apart. I am so proud of our culture. Together, we can continue to do great work!</p>

         <p>Every employee has a special role at the ATSSC, and I value each and everyone's contributions. I am always amazed at the energy our employees bring to their work, as well as the creativity, and the desire to go the distance. Our people are what sets us apart. I am so proud of our culture. Together, we can continue to do great work!</p>

         <p>I’m glad that you will be part of our exciting journey, and I look forward to working with you.</p>

         <p>I'm glad that you will be part of our exciting journey, and I look forward to working with you.</p>

         <p>Welcome aboard and thank you for choosing to grow your career here at the ATSSC.</p>

         <p>Welcome aboard and thank you for choosing to grow your career here at the ATSSC.</p>

<p>The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada was established to build capacity to meet the needs of administrative tribunals, find efficiencies through economies of scale, and improve access to justice for Canadians.  </p><p>Consult the following presentations for an overview of the ATSSC:  </p>

<p>The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada was established to build capacity to meet the needs of administrative tribunals, find efficiencies through economies of scale, and improve access to justice for Canadians.  </p><p>Consult the following presentations for an overview of the ATSSC:  </p>

*[[Media:ATSSC_Overview.pptx|ATSSC Overview]]

*[[Media:ATSSC Overview.pptx|ATSSC Overview]]

*[[Media:Understanding_ATSSC's_Structure.pdf|Understanding the ATSSC's Structure]]

*[[Media:Understanding ATSSC's Structure.pdf|Understanding the ATSSC's Structure]]

*[[Media:Strategic_pillars.pdf|Strategic Pillars]]</div><div class="card greybg">

*[[Media:Strategic pillars.pdf|Strategic Pillars]]</div><div class="card greybg">

===<span class="checkbox" aria-hidden="true">&#10004;</span>Our Mandate===

===<span class="checkbox" aria-hidden="true">&#10004;</span>Our Mandate===

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*being responsive to their needs;

*being responsive to their needs;

*preserving the tribunals’ independence, neutrality and reputation for excellence; and

*preserving the tribunals' independence, neutrality and reputation for excellence; and

*fostering the development of cooperative, engaged and knowledgeable employees.</div>

*fostering the development of cooperative, engaged and knowledgeable employees.</div>

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*Were created to provide justice between citizens and the government.

*Were created to provide justice between citizens and the government.

*Also recognized as “Expert Tribunals”, they supply expertise and knowledge in a specific area of law.

*Also recognized as "Expert Tribunals", they supply expertise and knowledge in a specific area of law.

*Get their powers from a statute, allowing decision-makers to decide only on those matters over which their tribunal has jurisdiction under the statute.

*Get their powers from a statute, allowing decision-makers to decide only on those matters over which their tribunal has jurisdiction under the statute.

*Allow for matters to be heard and decisions to be made more quickly and efficiently.

*Allow for matters to be heard and decisions to be made more quickly and efficiently.

*Notice: The applicant must be given adequate notice of the nature of the proceedings and of the issue to be decided.

*Notice: The applicant must be given adequate notice of the nature of the proceedings and of the issue to be decided.

*Disclosure: Depending on the nature of the case, all evidence to be used against an applicant must be disclosed.

*Disclosure: Depending on the nature of the case, all evidence to be used against an applicant must be disclosed.

*Opportunity to present one’s case and to respond: The applicant must be provided with an opportunity to present whatever evidence they wish to be considered. While the right to be heard generally implies a hearing, it does not always mean an oral hearing. Submissions can be made in writing.

*Opportunity to present one's case and to respond: The applicant must be provided with an opportunity to present whatever evidence they wish to be considered. While the right to be heard generally implies a hearing, it does not always mean an oral hearing. Submissions can be made in writing.

*Right to an impartial decision maker and freedom of bias

*Right to an impartial decision maker and freedom of bias

*Institutional independence and the person who hears the case must decide

*Institutional independence and the person who hears the case must decide