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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

► GIVE YOURSELF THE BEST CHANCE TO SUCCEED!
If you require accommodation measures (e.g. an alternative method of assessment, a technical aid, accessibility requirements, etc.) at any stage of the assessment process, please contact us so that we can take the appropriate measures to facilitate your full participation.

Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line should communicate with the contact person identified below prior to the closing date. Otherwise, your job application should be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

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- For general questions on how to apply on-line, please call 1-888-780-4444. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-465-7735.

► INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW
A complete application must be submitted, consisting of a résumé and responses to screening questions. The responses must clearly demonstrate, with the use of concrete examples, how you meet the occupational certification and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset experience qualifications that may apply.

The following information is required for each experience criterion:
1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired (WHERE);
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions (WHEN);
3. Specific examples and details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired (HOW).

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.

***Your ability to communicate in writing may be assessed throughout your application. Please answer the screening questions with complete sentences. ***

Work environment

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Justice Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

WHY CHOOSE JUSTICE CANADA?
We are an organization that is focused on its people. To that end, we support our staff with competitive salaries and benefits, ongoing training, flexible work arrangements and a culture of respect and continuous improvement. We also foster and promote diversity and inclusion by implementing a culture of accessibility with the help of five (5) advisory committees on employment equity, including the 2SLGBTQIA+/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Committee and our Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Secretariat.

WHY CHOOSE TREASURY BOARD SECRETARIAT LEGAL SERVICES?
We are a dynamic and fast-paced litigation shop where you can put your trial advocacy skills to work representing Canada’s largest employer. We are looking for experienced litigators who are excited by the opportunity to be on their feet. You will represent management in various workplace disputes before administrative tribunals and the Federal Courts. While we emphasize cohesive and collaborative team dynamics, we will encourage you to practice with autonomy and creativity. Come join Canada’s largest and most prestigious law firm and see where the journey can take you!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff six (6) positions requiring various language requirements for an indeterminate period. 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: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Chambre des notaires du Québec.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant* and recent** experience conducting litigation as counsel.
EX2: Experience in drafting submissions as counsel.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties as counsel conducting litigation before the courts or quasi-judicial administrative tribunals over a period of approximately four (4) years.
**Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within approximately the last six (6) years worked.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AEX1: Experience conducting labour and employment litigation as counsel.
AEX2: Experience representing clients in settlement negotiations, mediations or alternative dispute resolution processes.
AEX3: Experience appearing before federal administrative tribunals.
AEX4: Experience appearing before the Federal Courts

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of administrative law
K2: Knowledge of labour and employment law
K3: Knowledge of human rights law

COMPETENCIES
COMP1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
COMP2: Thinking things through
COMP3: Working effectively with others
COMP4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
COMP5: Oral communication
COMP6: Written communication

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to analyze legal issues and provide strategic advice
A2: Ability to manage the legal practice, including using digital tools.

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

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1: Willing and able to work extended hours including weekends.
OR2: Willing and able to travel, as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Remain a member in good standing of the Law Society of a province or territory of Canada or in the Chambre des notaires du Québec.

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 e-mail. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that a current and valid e-mail address is provided and updated accordingly and that it accepts messages from unknown senders.

- All communications relating to this process, including emails and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

- Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, operational requirements or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

- Other qualifications may be taken into consideration in the selection decision.

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.

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.