LP-02 Counsel (Litigation)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Justice Canada is committed to a flexible, agile and healthy workplace while continuing to provide client service excellence. Further to TBS direction, Justice Canada has mandated 2 days a week in the office, or 40% of the employee’s regular weekly schedule on-site each week at a Justice Canada approved location. When appropriate, the possibility for telework is dependent on the position and operational requirements. Flexible work arrangements may be discussed with the manager at the time of hiring.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially assessed or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenures, language requirements, operational requirements, organizational needs and/or conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Common Law degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for membership of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

EX1: Approximately 4 years within the last 6 years of experience conducting civil litigation cases (or an acceptable combination of civil and criminal litigation), including court or administrative tribunal proceedings or appeals.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

CO1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.

CO2: Thinking things through.

CO3: Working effectively with others.

CO4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3: Ability to analyze legal issues and provide strategic advice.

A4: Ability to work effectively under pressure.

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

AED: Common and civil law degree from recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

AEX1: Experience working as a litigator in one or more of the following areas of Canadian law or file types: aboriginal law, administrative law, civil litigation, class actions, commercial law, constitutional law, criminal law, Crown law, public law, eDiscovery, environmental law, extradition law, files involving the General Anti-Avoidance Rule, files relating to transfer-pricing issues, human rights law, immigration law, labour and employment law mutual legal assistance, national security law, police law, procurement law, real property law, federal real property transactions, tax law, tort law.

AEX2: Experience with negotiations or other dispute resolution processes.

AEX3: Experience in conducting legal research.

AK1: Knowledge of the following area(s) of law: aboriginal law, administrative law, Civil procedure, class actions, commercial law, constitutional law, criminal law, Crown law, public law, eDiscovery law, environmental law, extradition law, files involving the General Anti-Avoidance Rule, files relating to transfer-pricing issues, human rights law, immigration law, labour and employment law mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, national security law, police law, procurement law, real property law, federal real property transactions, tax law, tort law.

Organizational Needs
The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+**/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.

* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act.

** 2SLGBTQIA+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.

INFORMATION ON SELF-DECLARATION
Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment, or selection decision to address our commitment to eliminate gaps and increase representation for these groups. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.

HOW TO SELF-DECLARE
If you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a member of a racialized group, or a person with a disability, self-declaration information will be collected via your job application profile, under the Employment Equity section.

• Please note that your self-declaration as a member of First Nations, Inuit or Métis will be verified via the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form to be provided later in the staffing process. For more information on this requirement, please consult the Questions and Answers page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/guides-tools-appointment-framework/affirmation-indigenous-identity-form.html.

If you are a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) communities, self-declaration information will be collected via a non-screening question in your job application.

Operational Requirements
Willing and able to work extended hours including weekends.

Willing to travel as required and for extended periods of time.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Remain a member in good standing of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

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

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.