Conduct Adjudicator

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Assessment accommodation

Only applications submitted online via the Government of Canada Jobs site (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs- srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Should you require accommodations, you are strongly encouraged to contact us as soon as possible and prior to submission, in order for appropriate arrangements to be made.

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the essential and asset education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements by answering the online screening questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must clearly explain how you acquired each qualification by giving concrete examples. Information on your described education and experience in the screening questions must be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

Duties

The position is located in Ottawa ON however, consideration may be given to the possibility of working virtually.

The Adjudicator is accountable for holding hearings and/or rendering written decisions as a board of one or more persons in processes established pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act ("RCMP Act") and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations (including the Commissioner's Standing Orders) ("Regulations") on matters related to conduct and appeals as the designate of the Commissioner or with the delegated authority of the Commissioner.

The work requires a sound knowledge of administrative and employment law combined with a solid understanding of the principles of natural justice. The candidate must be familiar with the concept of and be able to apply the applicable principles of procedural fairness in order to ensure fair and impartial hearings. The candidate should have a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of legislation being applied by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as well as knowledge of the specific legislation that governs the conduct and employment of members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the related redress mechanisms. The candidate should also be familiar with law enforcement operations conducted by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in order to understand the context of matters brought before an Adjudicator and to render appropriate decisions based on the specific cases, the relevant circumstances and the applicable legislation, rules and procedures. The candidate should be familiar with a wide range of jurisprudence, both internal and external, that relates to the current state of the law on conduct, employment, labour, human rights, and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms issues. The candidate must also have strong legal research skills.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 30,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 145 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to staff multiple positions, on a temporary basis of up to three (3) years. There is the possibility of permanent opportunities in the future.

A pool of candidates may be established to staff other vacancies within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) basis, with various 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.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Graduation from a school of law recognized by the law society of any province, e.g. JD, LLB, BCL, LLL (Quebec).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in conducting legal research.

Experience in writing legal briefs/decisions.

Experience working in a contentious environment.

Experience in managing human resources.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience in working within the Public Safety Portfolio.

Experience dealing with appeals or conduct matters in a policing environment.

Experience working in a quasi-judicial environment.

Experience in the application of legal knowledge to RCMP operations or administration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel within Canada

Willingness and ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours, as required, e.g. evenings, weekends.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Extensive knowledge of legal principles and theories including the principles of natural justice.

Knowledge of legal decisions pertaining to labour and administrative law in the context of policing.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
Extensive knowledge of the RCMP Act, and Regulations (including the Commissioner’s Standing Orders) as they relate to conduct matters.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:
In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.

Member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.

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

Applicants are asked to please carefully read through the information below.

Definitions of the key leadership competencies can be found at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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.

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Please note that:
- You will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information;
- Acknowledgments of receipt will not be sent;
- Correspondence must comply within prescribed deadlines.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to notify the contact person indicated on this job advertisement of any changes to their personal information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Candidates are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates’ qualifications may be assessed via a variety of evaluation tools and methods including, but not limited to, standardized tests, self-assessments, simulations, written exams, interviews, reference checks, and past performance agreements. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, assessments may be conducted virtually.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. In this instance, any of the asset qualifications may be deemed essential requirements.

Top-down approach based on the level, breadth or degree of qualifications may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. The selection board may decide to use a cut-off score that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

Throughout the selection process, it is your responsibility to make yourself available for all assessment dates for which you are invited. If you fail to attend any of the scheduled assessments without a justifiable reason, we will not be able to assess your qualifications which may result in your elimination from this process. This also applies to responding to invitations within the allotted timeframe.

You will be asked to provide proof of education credentials at the time of assessment. Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates must be prepared to submit electronic proof of a Canadian equivalent education at the time of application. For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/415/credentialassessment-services.canada

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.