Paralegal

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

Work environment and duties:

- Write and prepare reports.
- Research, analyze, and organize information and evidence.
- Organize investigative files using various systems, databases, and software.
- Work with officers and counsel in all stages of investigations, settlements, and litigation.
- Work with and apply legislation and policies including the Competition Act and the Canada Evidence Act.

Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2022, National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2022, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2022. These awards recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

ISED’s goal is to transition to a hybrid work environment where we can enjoy flexibility, bring people together to create a healthy and inclusive workplace, and fulfill our operational requirements.

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 within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. These positions have various language requirements (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 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).

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.

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary school program with acceptable specialization in a law-related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a field relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience writing and preparing reports.
- Experience in researching, analysing and organizing data.

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of the Canadian legal system.
- Knowledge and ability to apply legislation and policies pertaining to federal government records and information management.
- Ability to apply legislation and policies including the Competition Act, labelling statutes, and Canada Evidence Act.
- Ability to conduct research and analysis.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to plan and organize.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Focus on quality and detail
- Judgement
- Initiative
- Resilience
- Teamwork and collaboration

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Completion of university-level courses in competition law or criminal law.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with document management information retrieval systems.
- Experience in utilizing a variety of specialized legal software applications and working with legal/administrative databases.
- Experience drafting legal documents and records and preparing machine readable/searchable notes.

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of civil or criminal rules and procedures of all levels of the legal system relevant to the areas of practice.
- Knowledge of the mandate, organization and policies pertaining to law enforcement.

At ISED, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person (First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit), a person with a disability or a racialized person, please let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Overtime and travel can be required and may be on short notice.
- Security: Reliability status

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 will likely include:
• A written test.
• An oral interview, and
• Reference checks.

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.

Depending on the number of applicants and our staffing needs, we may need to use strategies to make the number of applications manageable. These could include relying on scores from assessment tools or applying one or more of the asset qualifications.

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.

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: For this selection process, we will communicate with you by e-mail for screening and assessment purposes, including sending assessment results and invitations for written tests and interviews. You must include a valid e-mail address in your application. Please make sure this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.

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

Thank you / Merci / Ekosani / Miigwech / Meegwetch / Mahseecho / Mutna / Wopida / Hei Hei / Marci Cho / ᖁᐊᓇᖅᑯᑎᑦ / Quanaqqutit / ᓇᑯᕐᒦᒃ (Nakurmik) / Nakummek / Qujannamiik / Qujanaq / Kukwstsétsemc / Woliwon / Woliwun / Wela’lin.

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.