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Assessment accommodation

***** Please note that this process is being run simultaneously with process number 19-RCM-IA-N-N-NCR-PRS-85037. Candidates who apply to both processes will only be assessed once on the merit criteria.*****

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC and an RCMP Secret security clearance

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, secondment or assignment) basis, with various bilingual linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.

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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)

A bachelor of Law degree (JD/LL.B/B.C.L./LL.L.) from a Canadian university recognized by a law society in Canada.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
EX1. Recent* and significant** Experience in administrative law principles and practice;
EX2. Recent* and significant** Experience coordinating and conducting legal research including analyzing and documenting information; and
EX3. Recent* and significant** experience in preparing, drafting or formatting correspondence, reports or other documents that include the analysis of legal issues.

NOTE:
*Recent is defined as experience normally associated with performing the duties of the position within the last five (5) years.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having directly performed the functions on a continuous basis for approximately two (2) years.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
A/EX1. Experience in adjudication and decision-making in an administrative law context;
A/EX2. Experience in conducting critical analysis of records submitted for a decision by a quasi-judicial tribunal;
A/EX3. Experience working with the RCMP Act, and Regulations (including the Commissioner’s Standing Orders) as they related to grievance and conduct matters;
A/EX4. Experience in drafting decisions, at time extensive, with reasons supported by applicable legislation, policy and jurisprudence;
A/EX5. Experience in drafting legal decisions pertaining to labour and administrative law in the context of policing;
A/EX6. Experience with one or more of the following: RCMP conduct process, a legislated grievance process, Canadian Human Rights Act, Privacy Act, Treasury Board Secretariat Policy on Prevention and Resolution of Harassment in the Workplace, duty to accommodate, administrative law, principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, judicial review; and
A/EX7. Experience in providing advice to Director (EX-01 / Superintendent) levels or higher.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of general labour law and human rights principles applicable to
Government of Canada employees;
K2. Knowledge of legal research principles and practices;
K3. Knowledge of the RCMP Act R.S.C., 1985, C.R-10, of the RCMP Regulations, 2014, of the Commissioner's Standing Orders (Grievances and Appeals), of the Commissioner’s Standing Orders (Conduct), of the RCMP Administration Manual II.3 (Grievances and Appeals) and of the RCMP Administration Manual XII.1 (Conduct); and
K4. Knowledge of the mandate and role of the RCMP.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to analyze complex information as well as legal issues, identify options and make recommendations;
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally;
A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing at an advanced level;
A4. Ability to work alone with minimal supervision; and
A5. Ability to interpret jurisprudence.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1. Flexibility
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Dependability
PS4. Attention to detail
PS5. Judgement
PS6. Developing self
PS7. Client Service Orientation

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work overtime as and when required and on short notice to meet operational requirements.
Willing and able to travel as and when required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use."

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

A written exam will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.