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

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority, please let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, selection may be prioritized based on candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of these EE groups.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Some essential qualifications will be assessed through your application and others during written exams, interviews, etc. It is your responsibility to provide concrete and detailed examples that show how you meet each requirement. If you do not, your application could be rejected. A list of past or current responsibilities is not enough. Similarly, saying that you meet the requirements is not enough. We cannot make assumptions about your experience. We will not contact you for additional or missing information.

Duties

Your duties as a competition law officer may include:

• Conducting research and analysis on competition issues;
• Gathering information and evidence;
• Preparing input for other parts of government that are considering new regulations and laws;
• Assessing industry trends;
• Conducting online investigations;
• Conducting outreach to businesses and consumers;
• Supporting international efforts, including enforcement, policy and trade.

Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2021, National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2021, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2021. These awards recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

The Competition Bureau is looking for dynamic, intellectually curious and creative people who thrive in a team environment. A career with the Competition Bureau is your chance to join an independent agency that plays a central role in driving competitiveness and dynamism in the Canadian marketplace. Help improve economic outcomes for Canadians and their trust in the rapidly-evolving digital economy by joining our team!

Intent of the process

We may create a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions. These positions have various language requirements (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, English Essential, or English or French Essential). They have various security requirements (Reliability or Secret). They also have various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment) within the Competition Bureau.

Positions to be filled: The number and location of positions are to be determined. The positions may be located in Gatineau (Quebec), Montreal (Quebec), Toronto (Ontario) or Vancouver (British Columbia).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:

A degree from a recognized university in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law, Public Administration, or Public Policy; or

Any other university degree combined with work experience relevant to the position in the fields of Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law, Public Administration, or Public Policy.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

At least two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years conducting research projects and providing strategic advice;

At least two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in:

• competition law;
• corporate law;
• criminal law;
• regulatory law;
• commercial litigation;
• criminal or civil investigations;
• corporate/commercial sales;
• marketing;
• planning;
• product management;
• project management;
• business development/integration;
• public policy;
• government relations; or
• similar functions.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
- English essential
- English or French essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

• Ability to conduct research.
• Ability to provide analysis based on complex information.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to plan and prioritize.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrating integrity & respect.
• Working collaboratively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION:
• Eligibility for membership in the bar of any of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Chamber of Notaries of Quebec.

• Master’s degree in a related field (Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law, Public Administration, or public policy).

• Successful completion of university-level courses in industrial organization, competition law or equivalent courses.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with public speaking in a professional setting.

• Experience in building and maintaining stakeholder or client relationships.

• Conducting outreach.

Conditions of employment

Secret status security clearance.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, travel and flexible hours may be required.

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

We may use a variety of assessment tools to assess candidates. These most likely include:

• A written test.
• An oral interview, and
• Reference checks.

Other assessment tools could include:

• A situational exercise.
• A presentation.
• A role-play scenario.
• Work samples.
• Performance appraisals.

You will only be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the process. If you have foreign credentials, you must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at https://www.cicic.ca/.

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

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment.

We will not send an acknowledgment that we received your application. You will only be contacted if you make it into first stage of the selection process.

Depending on the number of applicants and our staffing needs, we may need to use volume management strategies such as random selection, application of one (1) or more assets, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores for the purpose of managing applications. 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.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is you responsibility to ensure that your contact information is accurate and updated as required. You should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

We may use the services of a third-party Human Resources Consultant to administer the assessments for this position. Your name and email address will be provided to this organization to facilitate the administration of the assessment tool(s). By submitting your application, you are providing your consent for us to provide this personal information to the organization for administration purposes only. This information will only be used for the administration of the assessments.

If you are not able to apply online, please contact the person below for assistance.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status.
The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.