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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

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the essential screening criteria (i.e. occupational certification and experience) 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 you meet the qualifications.

If you indicate that you meet any of the asset experience, you may later be required to provide additional information that explains how you meet.

Intent of the process

The National Capital Regional Office is expanding with the creation of a sub-office in Kenora. The immediate need is to staff one position in Kenora, Ontario, on an indeterminate basis with a linguistic profile of English Essential and a secret security clearance. A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions on an indeterminate or specified period 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:
• Eligibility for membership in the Bar of Ontario.

Essential Experience:
• 3+ years of experience conducting criminal or quasi-criminal litigation acquired in the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Sound* knowledge of the role and practices of Crown Counsel in the conduct of criminal litigation in the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
• Sound* knowledge of criminal law and procedure including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its relevant case law.

*Sound is defined as being capable of fulfilling their duties with minimal direction based on thorough knowledge.

Abilities, Skills & Personal Suitability:
• 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 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 Experience:
• Experience appearing in the Ontario Superior Court, the Ontario Court of Justice or an equivalent court in relation to criminal litigation.
• Experience conducting litigation related to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
• Experience addressing Aboriginal justice issues in a litigation or advisory capacity.
• Experience conducting judicial interim release proceedings.
• Experience conducting jury trials.

If you indicate that you meet any of the asset experience, you may later be required to provide additional information that explains how you meet.

Operational Requirements:
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence. Note: the licence class must, at a minimum, authorize the driver to drive a car, van or small truck, on all roads and highways without an accompanying driver.
• Requirement to travel which may include assignments on short notice and for extended periods.
• Requirement to work outside normal working hours including evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Conditions of Employment:
• Member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario within 100 days of appointment.
• Willing to be assigned to other types of work at the same group, level and tenure within the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Assignment of work may be made within or between the various teams of counsel within the office and will be based on operational considerations and will not require relocation of residence.

All conditions of employment must be met and maintained throughout the tenure of 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

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.

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. Management may choose to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

The masculine gender is used solely for the convenience of readers. It must not be construed as a form of discrimination.

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.