Legal Advisor/Reviewer

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

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS:

A complete application must be submitted, including a résumé. In the "Screening Questions" section of the application, you will be asked to clearly demonstrate that you meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications, as well as any asset qualifications.

We suggest this format, when drafting your responses to the questions asked:

1. include where, when and how you obtained the required experience;
2. include the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s).

By providing the required information in the suggested format, you will ensure that the assessors are able to assess the depth, complexity and scope of your experience.

Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

Duties

As a Legal Advisor/Reviewer you will undertake legal research and provide legal advice and services on behalf of the CRCC in support of the review and investigation of complaints from the public about the conduct of RCMP members while performing duties under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act or the Witness Protection Program Act.

Work environment

The Commission is an agency of the federal government, distinct and independent from the RCMP. The Commission reviews and investigates complaints about the conduct of RCMP members. When reviewing a complaint, the Commission does not act as an advocate for either the complainant or the RCMP members. The Commission inquires into complaints independently and reaches conclusions after an objective examination of the information provided.

CRCC is moving forward with the common hybrid work model for the federal public service recently announced by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Our hybrid model consists of an on-site presence of at least 2 days a week, or 40% of the time.

Intent of the process

A fully assessed pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at the LP-1 group and level with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period and casual employment), various linguistic requirements (English essential and Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC) and security levels.

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)

Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec

Experience as a law articling student or as legal counsel in:

• conducting legal research and analysis of decisions of courts or administrative tribunals.

• preparing and providing legal opinions. *

* “Legal opinions” means legal analysis and advice provided orally and in writing in the form of correspondence, memoranda, reports or draft decisions.

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

Various language requirements
English essential and Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the mandate of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP.
• Knowledge of the mandate of the RCMP.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Criminal Code of Canada, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act.

• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Judgment
• Demonstrating integrity & respect
• Action-oriented

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

• Experience working as legal counsel for, or representing parties in litigation, involving a police service or the Canada Border Services Agency.

• Experience providing legal analysis and advice in the area of administrative law.

• Experience providing legal analysis and advice in the area of criminal law.

• Experience providing legal analysis and advice in the area of border services law. (Border services law is a combination of customs, including trade, and immigration enforcement law.)

• Experience providing legal analysis and advice with respect to the professional regulation of policing.

• Experience interpreting and applying the Customs Act or regulations pursuant to the Act.

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques and practices of policing operations and policy.

The CRCC is striving to create an increasingly diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

Conditions of employment

• Membership in good standing with the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
• Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours.

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

Asset qualifications may be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment, therefore, if you meet the experience qualifications listed under Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

Top-down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean that you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

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.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include:
- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time
- be notified electronically of assessment details and results.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line or persons without access to the internet are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

For non-public servants: Note that any travel associated with your participation in the assessment or this staffing process is your own responsibility. Also, note that those who are offered a position and require relocation are subject to The Initial Appointees Integrated Relocation Program. Please see the details at http://www.tbssct.
gc.ca/psm-fpfm/pay-remuneration/travel-deplacements/iairp-prinefpeng.asp .

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.