Paralegal

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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.

Work environment

Who are we?
► The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) is an agency of the federal government, distinct and independent from the RCMP. The CRCC is a division of the Federal Core Public Administration under the responsibility of the Minister of Public Safety. The CRCC's employees are employees of the public service.
► The CRCC receives, 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.

Intent of the process

► The CRCC intends to fill one of the two paralegal positions in its Complaint and Review Directorate. The paralegals’ main duties are to assess and triage cases involving complaints against the RCMP. The paralegals triage the cases based on complexity and priority, so that they may then be assigned to the lawyers who review the RCMP’s investigations of those complaints. The paralegals examine the case materials and ensure that all the documents have been turned over to the CRCC by the RCMP. The paralegals also draft decisions for the delegated decision maker on requests for an extension of the time to make a complaint or refer a complaint for review. On occasion, the CRCC’s decisions are the subject of an application for judicial review by the Federal Court. In those cases, the paralegals assist in preparing the record for the Court’s hearing of the application.
► Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate how the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
► You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications or depth, breadth & scope may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
The intent of the process is to create a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "In approximately 500 words or less, describe how you meet the essential and asset education and experience qualifications required for this position."

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 paralegal studies or in a law-related field from a recognized institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience providing paralegal support services.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of the role of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP.

Knowledge of the mandate of the RCMP.

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to conduct legal research and analysis using a variety of sources.

Personal Suitability
Effective Interpersonal Relationships.

Attention to detail.

Initiative

Dependability

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

Organizational Needs
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

Secret security clearance - Security

Condition of Employment
Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.

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

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

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

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as but not limited to random selection, top-down approach, invoking asset qualifications and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link above (Degree Equivalency) to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CIC).

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.