Counsel - ANTICIPATORY

Important messages

Tips for applicants:
- Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
- Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
- Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

Applicants will be considered in the following order:
(1) Those who identify themselves as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (i.e. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement);
(2) If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, all other applicants will be considered for these positions.

This selection process may be limited to candidates who are Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement. This organizational need can be applied at any step in the selection process. When there are sufficient applicants who are Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, the manager has the discretion to assess and appoint those individuals first and then assess and appoint other candidates into any remaining positions. In other cases, the manager may assess all applicants at the same time and apply the organizational need criteria on a case by case basis when a Nunavut Inuk is found qualified.

Additional allowances will be provided for these positions in accordance with the National Joint Council's Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive. More detailed information can be found at the following link: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

Vacation Travel Assistance is available: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/terms-conditions-employment/isolated-posts-government-housing.html

This position is located at the Department of Justice in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate to Iqaluit. Relocation assistance is available. http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php

You may also be eligible for the Northern residents deductions when you file your tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency. More information can be
found at the following link: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns248-260/255/menu-eng.html

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and PSRS account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate’s responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca

To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below. If you are unable to apply online, email your application to: , or fax to (604) 666-5765. Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Work environment

The Department of Justice offers a competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to fully develop your legal knowledge and skills. Your professionalism and results oriented attitude will be recognized and rewarded with challenging opportunities in this team-oriented workplace.

The Department of Justice is often described as Canada's largest and most prestigious law firm. The Department makes and upholds federal laws and is the guardian of the Canadian justice system. By setting for itself the highest standards of integrity, fairness and professionalism, the Department of Justice has earned a reputation as a leader within the legal community.

No matter what your expertise, you will benefit from Justice Canada's supportive atmosphere, its emphasis on training and mentoring, and the ability to balance the personal and professional aspects of your life.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar, term and/or indeterminate positions, acting, or assignments/secondments situations with various tenures, linguistic profiles and security levels.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in a COVER LETTER, using concrete examples, how they meet the experience factors listed under the essential qualifications. Applicants must also demonstrate how they meet the essential education qualification. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria and failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants WILL NOT be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

Contact information for 3 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Law degree from a recognized university

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in litigation or advisory services, in at least one of the three subject areas: aboriginal law, administrative law, or public law

*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.
** Significant is defined as depth and breadth acquired through at least 3 years of work as a legal advisor.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Membership in good standing in a Law Society of one of the Provinces or Territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec

Eligibility for membership in the Law Society of Nunavut within a specified period of time

Knowledge of the role and mandate of the Attorney General of Canada and counsel in the Department of Justice

Knowledge of recent and significant case law in at least one of the following three subject areas: aboriginal law, administrative law, or public law

Oral Communication: Demonstrated ability to present ideas, proposals, concepts and other information clearly, succinctly and with credibility. Adjusts the language, style and tone of communication to suit the audience

Written Communication: Demonstrated ability to present ideas, proposals, concepts and other information clearly, succinctly and with credibility

Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to strategically manage files involving legal and/or policy issues, including appropriately managing legal risk. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and find solutions. Appropriately manages legal risk.

Judgement: Applies analytical strategies and exemplary judgement to complex issues; identifies causes of events and anticipates obstacles and draws appropriate conclusions; considers diverse perspectives and makes the appropriate “call” given what is known

Interpersonal Relations: Demonstrated ability to interact with various individuals such as: staff, colleagues, clients, officials of government departments and others. Demonstrated ability to develop respect, mutual understanding, and productive working relationships. Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing member of a team and occasionally lead on particular issues of low to moderate risk; Shares information in an open manner to help others make informed decisions; Values and encourages the exchange of ideas

Initiative: Willingly seeks out, assumes and discharges responsibility for matters

Dependability: Can be relied upon to perform in a professional manner at all times and demonstrate a strong work ethic; ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines; the capacity to be punctual and to be consistently able to report to work

Ability to draft legal opinions and provide advice to clients

Ability to conduct complex legal research and interpret legislation

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience working in a Northern and cross-cultural environment

Knowledge of the legal issues arising in the context of comprehensive land claims and self-government agreements

Knowledge of recent case law relating to Aboriginal consultation and accommodation

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (i.e. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

The Department of Justice is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work overtime
Willing and able to travel to remote and isolated communities

Conditions of employment

Remain member in good standing with the Law Society of Nunavut
Secret security clearance
Medical Clearance*

The incumbent and his/her dependents* may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.
(*): includes incumbent's spouse or common-law partner and children.

Other information

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications (may be needed for the job) or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The Department of Justice encourages persons with priority entitlements to self-refer to our selection processes in circumstances where they believe that they meet the essential qualifications of the advertised position.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.