Senior Counsel

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE) plays an important role in safeguarding Canadians’ trust in the democratic process. The CCE is the independent officer responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act. The Commissioner is supported by approximately 30 people, including federal public servants and independent contractors. The Commissioner's offices are located at 22 Eddy Street in Gatineau, Quebec.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis.

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)

Occupational Certification:
- Member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces of territories of Canada.

Experience: 
- Significant* experience in providing advice on criminal or regulatory investigations and/or in the prosecution of criminal or regulatory matters.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring others on matters relating to criminal or regulatory investigations and/or litigation.

*Significant is defined as experience associated with a broad range of progressively increasing complexity of criminal or regulatory investigations and/or litigation over a ten (10) year period accumulated within the past fifteen (15) years.

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

Asset Qualifications - Experience:
- Experience in conducting complex regulatory prosecutions.
- Experience in the provision of advisory services to an investigative agency with respect to complex regulatory matters.

Organizational Needs:
- The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants 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 Requirement:
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.

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

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

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the mandate of the Commissioner of Canada Elections.
- In-depth* knowledge of criminal law and procedures including knowledge of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its relevant case law.

*In-depth is defined as specialist in one or more areas of law, having thorough knowledge.

Abilities and Personal Suitabilities:
- Specialized Skills and Knowledge (such as understanding one’s role, legal skills and legal knowledge)
- Professionalism (such as professional conduct, professional fortitude, service orientation and self assessment)
- Judgement (such as decision making, critical thinking, and adaptability)
- Practice Management (such as file management and law practice standards)
- Communicating effectively (such as verbally, in writing and by listening attentively)
- Interpersonal Relationships (such as building relationships and emotion management)
- Leadership (such as coaching and mentoring, influencing others and teamwork)

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

Asset Qualification - Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Canada Elections Act.

Conditions of employment

- Secret security clearance
- Commitment to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment. Please note that this does not affect your ability to vote.
- Member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
- All conditions of employment must be met and maintained throughout the tenure in the position.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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