Legal Counsel

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Assessment accommodation

WHERE ARE THE WORK LOCATIONS?

During the Covid-19 pandemic response, the CRTC mostly works in a virtual environment, always within the borders of Canada. Although a variety of jobs could potentially be performed anywhere across Canada, many positions may require a physical presence in our offices in Gatineau (downtown location), Quebec post-pandemic.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Work environment

Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic job in which you can make a difference in the lives of Canadians? A job at the CRTC might be of interest to you.

The CRTC is an administrative tribunal of approximately 550 employees that operates at arm’s length from the federal government; nonetheless, the CRTC’s employees are employees of the public service. Led by our Chairperson, with the support of Vice-chairpersons and regional Commissioners, we are dedicated to ensuring that Canadians have access to a world-class communication system that promotes innovation and enriches their lives. Our role is to implement the laws and regulations set by Parliamentarians who create legislation and departments that set policies. We regulate and supervise broadcasting and telecommunications in the public interest. For more information, please consult our website at https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/acrtc/organ.htm.

As in an article in the Hill Times, the CRTC is ranked in the top 10% best places to work for in the Canadian Public Service, according to the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey: https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/06/21/canadas-public-service-employee-survey-2020-says-employees-happier-and-former-top-agencies-still-on-top/302247.

LEGAL SECTOR (LCD):

We provide legal services on a broad range of telecom and broadcasting issues. We’re a busy group that deals with everything from interpreting and implementing legislation, to advising CRTC staff and Commissioners about policy decisions, to questioning participants at CRTC public hearings and participating in litigation activities.

Intent of the process

INTENT/RESULT OF THIS PROCESS:

This process will be used to staff the above-mentioned position.

PARTIALLY QUALIFIED POOL:

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established for indeterminate, determinate and acting appointments, as well as for assignments, deployments and secondments to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Member 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 Quebec.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience providing legal advice in the area of regulatory law.

Note: Experience may include that gained while employed as an articling student, or as a clerk with the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, or a Court of Appeal or Superior Court of a province or territory of Canada.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):

• Experience in telecommunication law.
• Experience in broadcasting law.
• Experience in law relating to compliance with and enforcement or regulatory obligations.
• Experience in constitutional law.
• Experience in competition law.
• Experience in administrative law.

Note: Experience may include that gained while employed as an articling student, or as a clerk with the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, or a Court of Appeal or Superior Court of a province or territory of Canada.

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

KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of administrative law.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide thoughtful analysis regarding legal problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Working well with others.
• Demonstrating initiative and being action-oriented.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

To have a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve by encouraging the hiring of candidates self-identifying as belonging to an employment equity group such as: Women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities or members of visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to work during evenings and weekends on occasion.
• Ability and willingness to travel on occasion.
• Ability and willingness to attend the office in Gatineau in person on occasion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Secret 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

COVER LETTER:

Candidates must submit a cover letter that clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. essential occupational certification and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications that apply). Candidates must use the occupational certification and experience factors as a header and write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet that criterion. For the experience criteria, please note that it is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The candidate must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how they gained the experience. Resumes will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE COVER LETTER WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will also be evaluated by means of your cover letter. Should you fail to meet the pass mark for this criterion through your cover letter, your application will not be considered futher.

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.

LEAVE OR ABSENCES DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS:

It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Human Resources Advisor of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the selection process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations.

Candidates are advised that their interview will only be rescheduled under "exceptional circumstances", such as:

1. Medical reason with certificate
2. Pre-arranged travel with proof
3. Pre-scheduled training with proof
4. Pre-arranged exam/interview for another Government of Canada selection process with proof
5. Death in the family
6. Other exceptional reason deemed acceptable by the Selection Board (e.g. Jury Duty, etc.)

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

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 emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

VOLUME MANAGEMENT:

Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through to the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score and top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

Depending on the volume of applications received, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may determine those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during the process.

ASSESSMENTS:

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact .

To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below.

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.