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The ATSSC aims to staff two (2) temporary positions! But what does that imply?
- One (1) screening question and three (3) Yes/No questions.
- A written exam
- Interview
- Informal reference check.
Here is what you can expect of an articling position with the legal services unit of the Secretariat to the Canada Industrial Relations Board or of the Secretariat to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board.
The legal Services units are small, dynamic and collegial. Their primary mandate is to assist members in their decision-making role. They also assist officers of the Board in finding strategies and solutions to address issues that come up in the treatment of files. As such, the team is called upon to examine a variety of questions related to labour relations, employment law, administrative law and constitutional law.
Under the supervision the articling principal, the articling student supports the mandate of the legal services unit. This includes conducting legal research and providing sound legal advice and analysis on matters before the members as well as drafting a variety of documents such as legal memoranda, case summaries and general correspondence. The student will also be called upon to assist the legal services unit in reviewing members’ decisions. When possible, the student will be encouraged to attend hearings and other proceedings
The ATSSC is a 600+ employee department that is comprised of twelve (12) federal administrative tribunals whose mandates include human rights, industrial relations, social security, international trade, and more. The ATSSC was established to centralize the tribunals’ support services, while continuing to improve access to justice for Canadians.
CANADA INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BOARD (CIRB)
The CIRB is responsible for the interpretation and administration of the rules of conduct that govern employees, labour and management under the Canada Labour Code, the Status of the Artist Act and the Wage Earner Protection Program Act. Their mandate is to contribute to and promote a harmonious industrial relations climate in the federally regulated sector and contribute to health and safety and labour standards in the workplace. As an employee of the ATSSC, you will be part of the secretariat that provides support and specialized services to the Board to support to their mandate (including legal, registry, communications, etc.).
FEDERAL PUBLIC SECTOR LABOUR RELATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT BOARD (FPSLREB)
The FPSLREB is responsible for administering the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems in the federal public service and in Parliament. It is also responsible for the resolution of staffing complaints related to internal appointments and layoffs in the federal public service. As an employee of the ATSSC, you will be part of the secretariat that provides support and specialized services to the Board to support to their mandate (including legal, registry, communications, etc.).
This process is to staff two (2) temporary positions.
A partially assessed pool will be created and may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements (English or French Essential or Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB), tenures, locations or security level within the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC). Federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to appoint a candidate to a similar position within their organization.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
Education and Certification:
Candidates must hold a bachelor of law degree (i.e. Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Juris Doctor (J.D.), Licentiate in Law (LL.L), or equivalent) at the time of appointment.
At the time of appointment, candidates must also be eligible for articles pursuant to the rules of the relevant law society (i.e. the province in which you are applying to become a licensed lawyer).
Note: If you obtained your law degree from outside of Canada, you must apply to the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) or the Barreau du Québec’s Equivalences Committee to have your legal education credentials evaluated. It is your responsibility to ensure that you received a Certification of Qualification issued by the NCA or an attestation delivered by the Barreau prior to the appointment date.
ASSET QUALIFICATION
* The following criteria is asset. It is nice to have, but not essential for the position.
Experience working or volunteering in a legal environment.
Various language requirements
English or French Essential or Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB.
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
Knowledge of administrative law
Knowledge of the Canada Industrial Relations Board and of its mandate and of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board and of its mandate
Competencies:
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Abilities:
Ability to analyze legal principles from a variety of perspectives
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to conduct thorough legal research
Organizational needs
Employment Equity may be used to address demonstrated under-representation of designated groups (Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with disabilities and Aboriginal peoples).
Operational Requirements:
Flexibility regarding working hours, meal breaks and rest periods.
Willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.
Willingness to travel occasionally
Reliability Status security clearance - At the time of appointment, candidates must meet this condition of employment and maintain this condition throughout their employment.
The offer of employment will be conditional upon providing proof of receipt of a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B or LL.L.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Certification of Qualification issued by the National Committee on Accreditation or an attestation delivered by the Barreau du Québec’s Equivalences Committee prior to the appointment date.
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
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the other qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
Applications received by email will not be accepted. If you are a person with disability preventing you from applying on-line, you can contact an Officer at the Federal Public Service Job Advertisement Information Line by calling 1-800-645-5605.
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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.