Counsel

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Please note that all or some of the essential qualifications will be assessed throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application. All correspondence and communications may be used for assessment.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially assessed candidates resulting from this process may be created and used to fill similar positions at the same or equivalent group and level.

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
-Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized university

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
-Membership in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Québec

EXPERIENCE
-Significant* and recent** experience in the conduct of litigation as counsel appearing before administrative tribunals
-Significant* and recent** experience in the conduct of litigation as counsel appearing before the Federal Court(s)
-Recent** experience litigating human rights cases

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience typically associated with having performed a broad range of related activities over a period of at least five (5) years.
** Recent experience is defined as experience obtained within the last eight (8) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
-Experience providing legal advice and litigating in both official languages
-Experience providing advice on and/or litigating pay equity cases
-Experience working as in-house counsel
-Experience providing legal advice and/or litigating Indigenous law cases

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of human rights legislation and related case law, in particular the Canadian Human Rights Act
-Knowledge of administrative law

ABILITIES
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to independently prepare and lead a ***complex and/or high-profile case
-Ability to analyse issues, develop options and propose recommendations for the consideration of senior executives

***Complex issues are defined as being highly technical, novel, multidimensional, precedent-setting or that could have a major impact on the organization or stakeholders.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
-Team work
-Initiative
-Reliability
-Judgement

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks will be sought.
An interview will 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.
A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.