Stream 1 - Counsel (LP-01) / Stream 2 - Counsel (LP-02)

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

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Please confirm which position(s) you want to be considered for, by answering the screening questions related to it.

You must respond to the screening questions, explaining how you meet the experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications (and in the asset qualifications, if applicable), for the position(s) you are applying to.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. FOR EACH EXPERIENCE CRITERION, please provide concrete examples explaining how you meet it, and include the following MANDATORY information:

1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied, duration and dates for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

Your resume will be used as a secondary source to validate the answers provided.

Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) LP-01 indeterminate position bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and one (1) LP-02 indeterminate position bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenures (indeterminate, acting/acting extension, specified period, assignment/secondment, deployment, etc.), various language requirements (English essential, French essential, English or French Essential, bilingual imperative of various levels) and various conditions of employment, which may vary according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

OC1: Eligibility for 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

Stream 1 - LP-01

EX1: Experience in conducting legal research.
EX2: Experience in providing legal and policy advice.

Stream 2 - LP-02

EX1: Experience with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
EX2: Experience in analyzing and preparing opinions/memoranda on legal and policy issues.

Stream 1 and 2

EX3: Experience in criminal law.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Stream 2

AEX1: Experience in analyzing and preparing opinions/memorandum on legal and policy issues arising under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
AEX2: Experience in analyzing and preparing opinions/memorandum on issues relating to youth in the criminal justice system.

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

Various language requirements
The immediate need is to staff one (1) LP-01 indeterminate position bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and one (1) LP-02 indeterminate position bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various language requirements (English essential, French essential, English or French essential, bilingual imperative of various levels).

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1

K1: Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Stream 2

K1: Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and of the criminal law as it relates to youth.
K2: Knowledge of the youth criminal justice system.

ABILITIES

Stream 1

A1: Ability to analyze and formulate proposals.

Stream 2

A1: Ability to analyze legal and policy issues and to provide legal opinions.

Stream 1 and 2

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4: Ability to handle conflicting priorities.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Stream 1 and 2

PS1: Team Player
PS2: Judgment
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Reliability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

OP1: Willingness and availability to work overtime if required.
OP2: Willingness and availability to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Remain a member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada, or the Order of Notaries in the province of Quebec.

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

A simulation/situational exercise/role play may be used for assessment.

Reference checks may be sought.

Selection board members may consider any information obtained throughout the selection process to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Other criteria could be used for the selection decision.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (if applicable).

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.

Candidates MUST meet each ESSENTIAL qualification and conditions of employment to be appointed to a position, and MAY be required to meet any/all ASSET qualifications, operational requirements and/or organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

TOP DOWN SELECTION MAY BE USED IN THIS SELECTION PROCESS.
Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials and, if applicable, occupational certification, at the time of assessment. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service (http://www.cicic.ca/415/credential-assessment-services.canada).

Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. Candidates must include in their application a VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS, and are responsible that it is functional at all times and accepts message from unknown users.

All communication relating to this process, including telephone and email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.