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Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).
To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line, are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

NOTE 1: Candidates should be aware that the evaluation process will be conducted under tight deadlines shortly after the closing date of the poster. They will therefore be expected to be available when scheduled for their assessment. Failure to attend without official authorization could lead to their candidacy not being further considered. Rescheduling will be on an exceptional basis only.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one TERM position ( English Essential) for 2 years. A pool of partially qualified candidates will be created.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university (LL.B., J.D, LL.L. or equivalent)

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec.

EXPERIENCE:

At least twelve months of experience within the last three years representing clients in matters before administrative or quasi-judicial decision-makers; or providing legal services in direct support of administrative or quasi-judicial decision-makers as a primary part of the job.

*Primary is defined as substantial, regular and ongoing.

KNOWLEDGE:

-Knowledge of human rights law including the Canadian Human Rights Act, related policies and case law.
-Knowledge of administrative law.
-Knowledge of the rules of procedure and evidence that apply to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.

ABILITIES:

-Ability to draft legal documents (e.g., memorandums, submissions, pleadings, mediations briefs, requests for instructions, etc.).
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

-Team work
-Judgement
-Dependability
-Initiative
-Client service orientation

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

-Experience litigating human rights cases.
-Experience working for Indigenous governments or representative bodies, or other Indigenous organizations whose primary mandate consists of representing or providing services to Indigenous peoples.
-Experience working on applications for judicial review.
-Experience litigating civil law cases.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In order to continue to gain from a Public Service of Canada that is representative of Canada's diversity, and in order to better achieve its mission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission actively seeks to be a leader in the public service in terms of representation of Employment Equity designated groups.

In support of maintaining a diverse workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel and work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates or selection by asset criteria may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration at any time in the assessment process.

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.