BRIAN CHARLTON

BRIAN CHARLTON

Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 2V3
e-mail: bacharlton (a) sympatico.ca

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2003-Present NEUTRAL CHAIR of the Siemens/CAW Local 504 Adjustment Committee and the Camco/CAW Local 504 Adjustment Committee

Responsible for the Committee’s accountability and reports to funders, including the company, HRDC and MTCU, chairing meetings, overseeing operations and providing professional advice to the Committee, negotiating allowable services with HRDC and MTCU

2002-Present NEUTRAL CHAIR of the Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council Adjustment Committee

Responsible for the Committee’s accountability and reports to funders, including companies, HRDC and MTCU, chairing meetings, overseeing operations and providing professional advice to the Committee, negotiating allowable services with HRDC and MTCU

1996-1999 CHIEF OF STAFF to Howard Hampton, Leader of the Ontario NDP

Responsible for the management of the Ontario NDP Caucus’ and Leader’s staff and the implementation of the Caucus’ strategic work plan with respect to Caucus responsibilities in the House and all other public demands.

1977-1995 MEMBER OF PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT for the riding of Hamilton Mountain

1993-1995 CHAIR OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF CABINET

Responsible for the assessment and approval of all work plans and staffing requirements for all ministries, government-wide labour relations, management and operation of the central computer and payroll systems, central purchasing, and management of all owned and leased properties.

1993-1995 GOVERNMENT HOUSE LEADER

Responsible for managing and implementing the government’s legislative program, including planning the House agenda, managing House debate, enabling committee review and public hearings and managing the demands and concerns of the opposition parties.

Responsible for the legislative and regulatory oversight of Ontario Hydro and the Ontario Energy Board, development of energy policy and programs targeted at energy efficiency and demand management.

Responsible for the legislative and regulatory oversight of the Ontario Securities Commission, the Ontario Pension Commission, the Ontario Insurance Commission and all insurance companies, trust companies, credit unions and investment brokers registered to operate in Ontario.

1990-1991 PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER OF ENERGY

Assumed delegated responsibility from the Minister with respect to policy development, and work with Ontario Hydro and the Ontario Energy Board.

Responsible for the valuation of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and farm properties for property tax purposes

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 1999-present Consulting and organizing on local and provincial issues for both private and public sector organizations

1996-2006 Chair, Green Venture

1977-present Host and/or panelist on numerous public affairs television and radio shows

1971-1977 President, Local 202, Ontario Public Service Employees Union