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.
Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.
The Conduct Adjudications Directorate (CAD) is responsible for conduct hearings and the adjudication of certain types of appeals under Part IV of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C., 1985, c.R-10. Conduct Hearing Officers are accountable for chairing conduct hearings and rendering adjudication decisions related to serious misconduct cases of RCMP Members, as well as for adjudicating specific appeals at the final level of the RCMP conduct process. The CAD is comprised of a Director, Conduct Hearing Officers (who serve as Conduct Boards), legal counsel, Registrar, Editor and administrative support staff. Conduct Hearing Officers report to the Director General, Recourse Services Branch.
The Recourse Appeals and Review Branch (RARB) is responsible for the adjudication of Final Level Grievances and Appeals falling under the Commissioner’s authority. The RARB is comprised the Director General, Adjudicators, Registrar and Editor. Counsel will report to the Director General of the RARB.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is looking for talented and skilled individuals to join its Conduct Adjudications Directorate, and its Recourse Appeals and Review Branch. The RCMP offers a diverse, inclusive, respectful and healthy work environment that offers flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life balance. If you value challenging assignments, innovation, collaboration and high-quality service to clients, we want to hear from you!
The positions are located in the National Capital Region. Full-time remote work for candidates outside the NCR but within Canada may be considered in accordance with organizational needs.
Our team is located at 73 Leikin Drive in Ottawa, Ontario (Barrhaven), in a modern building with plenty of free parking, and convenient access to bus routes immediately outside of the building.
**This is a high priority staffing process and will proceed quickly. We expect to initiate appointments for multiple positions by the end of the calendar year.**
A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, secondment or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.
Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.
Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Graduation from a school of law recognized by the law society of any province orterritory or the Chambre des notaires du Québec. (JD/LL.B/B.C.L./LL.L.).
Significant experience* in:
(a) providing legal advice on complex* issues in the areas of constitutional, administrative, employment and/or Crown law; OR
(b) presenting cases before an administrative tribunal or court of law; OR
(c) serving as a decision-maker in an administrative tribunal or court of law;
OR an acceptable combination of significant experience in (a), (b) or (c), as set out above.
NOTE:
* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired, as a member of law society of any province or territory or the Chambre des notaires du Québec, with having directly performed the functions as their primary duties, on a continuous basis for approximately three (3) years within the last five (5) years.
**Complex is defined as involving multiple competing issues raised in a delicate or highly sensitive context, involving multiple parties, or dealing with novel questions of law.
Experience working within a police force as:
a) A police officer; OR
b) Within the professional standards regime of a police force.
Experience as an administrative decision-maker in an employment or labour law context.
Experience with one or more of the following legislated processes within a police organization context: grievances; appeals of internal administrative decisions; RCMP conduct or other police disciplinary process; or violence and harassment in the workplace.
Experience mentoring administrative decision-makers or legal advisors.
Various language requirements
Bilingual - imperative (CBC/CBC)
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of administrative, labour and employment law.
Knowledge of administrative decision-making processes, including applicable principlesof procedural fairness while safeguarding private or confidential information.
Ability to analyze complex grievance, disciplinary and other similar labour and employment matters, to render sound decisions on the merit of the case.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Ability to represent the organization with stakeholders.
Ability to work within tight timelines, in a high pressure work environment.
Analytical and strategic thinking;
Integrity and respect;
Judgment and discretion;
Collaboration;
Willingness and ability to work variable schedules, including overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Secret security clearance - or Top Secret security clearance.
Member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
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
🌟Diversity and Inclusion is important to us at the RCMP!
The RCMP is committed to building a diverse workforce that is representative of the Canadian population through equitable and accessible employment practices. We strive to achieve an inclusive and respectful work environment that embraces a variety of perspectives where accessibility is a central pillar to all. These qualities help us make a positive impact in the lives of Canadians, in a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued.
The RCMP seeks and values talent from a wide range of communities, identities and backgrounds. These include race, ethnicity, religion, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, education, veteran status, and more. The interaction between these factors has a positive influence on how you, as an employee, help us develop, implement, and deliver the services and benefits we provide.
We welcome members of equity seeking groups to apply and recognize that the current Employment Equity Act does not fully encompass all equity seeking group members. Preference may be given to members of equity seeking groups and we invite you to self-declare during this process.
To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult the following website: Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs - Canada.ca
How to complete a self-declaration ↓↓
1- Click Apply Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section;
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;
4- Fill out the form.
Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. This will be determined through the use of various evaluation tools. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
Asset criteria may be invoked at any stage of this selection process.
You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca
Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
HOW TO APPLY:
You will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences).
When answering the screening questions, it is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must provide concrete examples of tasks you have accomplished with significant details to explain the WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification.
For each experience criteria, please provide the following information:
1- Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2- Title of the position occupied, group and level and the period(s) in which you performed the functions (M-Y to M-Y);
3- Specific details of tasks or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired (Situation/Challenge, Tasks, Action and Result).
Should your responses to the screening questions contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be given further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
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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.