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.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below. Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

Your answers to the screening questions will be assessed against the resume that you submit. Any noticeable information that cannot be supported by your resume will be deemed invalid and may result in your application being screened-out from this process.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

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 civil litigation.

* Recent experience in litigation is defined as within the last three years.

** Significant experience in civil litigation means working as counsel primarily on files involving the litigation of disputes before courts or tribunals, or involving dispute resolution before a formal body. This experience must include having sole conduct of litigation or dispute resolution files or of discrete issues within such files, making strategic decisions on files and communicating those decisions to clients or colleagues.

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; and eligibility for membership in the Law Society of Yukon 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 four subject areas: aboriginal law, negligence law, administrative law, or public law.

Ability to draft legal opinions and memoranda of fact and law for a superior or appellate level court.

Ability to conduct legal research and interpret legislation.

Ability to make appropriate strategic decisions on civil litigation files and communicate those decisions to clients or colleagues.

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.

Judgment: Applies analytical strategies and exemplary judgment 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.

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.

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.

Dependability: Chooses appropriate actions and responds calmly and professionally; Conveys a professional and positive image; Demonstrates a solid work ethic; Completes assignments and work in established or appropriate timeframes while demonstrating flexibility; Can be relied upon to work discretely on highly sensitive and confidential files.

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

Client Oriented Service: Demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality legal services for the benefit of clients. Demonstrates an understanding of client needs and responds to those needs.

Values and Ethics: Treats people with fairness, integrity, dignity and honours commitments. Demonstrates, through words and actions, the core values and ethics of the Department of Justice that form the basis for all action; demonstrates personal commitment to these values and ethics and follows the code of conduct.

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

Experience advising on police services issues.

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 rights and title, and Aboriginal consultation and accommodation.

The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance (depending on position or as required).
Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.
Willingness and ability to travel when required.
Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Yukon.
Medical clearance.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

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

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.