Competition Law Officer

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

Please note that your communication in writing will be evaluated throughout the answers provided to the screening questions. Your communication in writing may also be validated through another assessment tool.

Work environment

The Bureau offers challenging careers. We seek individuals who can work in multi-disciplinary teams and are comfortable conducting investigations pursuant to the Competition Act. The Bureau’s Competition Law Officers will pool their expertise in performing research and analysis under the Competition Act, preparing requests for information, conducting interviews with market participants, assessing the competitive impact of proposed mergers or business conduct, writing reports and making recommendations to senior management. A career with the Competition Bureau is your chance to join a team that plays a central role in maintaining competitiveness in the Canadian marketplace.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff up to two (2) indeterminate positions in Gatineau, Quebec. A pool of partially qualified candidates or entirely qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various language requirements (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, English Essential or English or French Essential), various security requirements (Reliability or Secret) and various tenures (indeterminate or term) within the Competition Bureau.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Ability to conduct research and investigations

Ability to manage projects or cases

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

EDUCATION:
A degree in law from a recognized university and eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province Quebec.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
Within the last five (5) years, a minimum of:
E1: Significant experience* working as a lawyer in a private law firm or in the public sector in competition law, corporate law, regulatory law or commercial litigation;
E2: Experience communicating with or providing legal advice to external stakeholders.

* Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of two (2) years.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
A2: Ability to conduct research and investigations.
A3: Ability to manage projects or cases.
A4: Effective written communication.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of the Competition Act and Competition Bureau guidelines.
K2: Knowledge of evidence gathering powers, procedures and techniques.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
C1: Analytical thinking
C2: Effective interactive communication (oral)
C3: Teamwork and co-operation
C4: Focus on quality and details
C5: Adaptability and flexibility
C6: Showing initiative

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
A1: Ability to apply the Bureau’s legislation and policies

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

EDUCATION:
AEDU: Successful completion of university-level courses in economics, commerce or business administration OR competition law.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
AE1: Experience in litigating matters before courts and/or tribunals.
AE2: Experience assessing issues under the Competition Act.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Significant overtime, travel and flexible hours may be required.

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 will be administered.

You must provide contact information for two (2) references to whom you reported in a supervisory role.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials.

You may be required to meet the other qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. You will only be contacted if you meet the essential qualifications above: education & experiences.

Please note that achieving the 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 score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

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

Questions regarding travel and relocation: http://emplois-jobs.gc.ca/centres/faq-eng.htm#travel

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.