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.

Application process:
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:

The Competition Bureau is looking for dynamic, intellectually curious and creative people who thrive in a team environment. Your duties as a competition law officer may include:

• Conducting research and analysis on potential competition issues;
• Gathering information and evidence;
• Conducting interviews with senior business people;
• Conducting online investigations;
• In some cases, conducting economic analysis;
• In some cases, supporting the Bureau’s litigation before the courts; and
• Briefing and making recommendations to senior managers.

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 by joining our team!

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.

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, 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).

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:

STREAM 1:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Economics.

STREAM 2:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Criminology, 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, Criminology, Public Administration, or Public Policy.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Degree equivalency

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

COMPETENCIES (ALL STREAMS):
- Thinking things through.
- Demonstrating integrity & respect.
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABILITIES (ALL STREAMS):
- Conduct research.
- Communicate effectively orally.
- Communicate effectively in writing.
- Plan and prioritize.

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 from a recognized university in a related field (Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Public Administration or Public Policy).

- Master’s degree from a recognized university in Economics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in conducting investigations.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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

Reliability or Secret Security Status.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, to work flexible hours, and to travel.

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 asset 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: 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.

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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.