Legal Advisor/Reviewer

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; Vor Ort; CAD 93.000 - 129.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP is seeking a Legal Advisor/Reviewer to conduct legal research, draft decisions, and provide legal advice in support of RCMP complaint reviews. The role involves review under the RCMP Act and, when the PCRC Act comes into force, CBSA matters as well.

It is an English Essential position, on-site, indeterminate. The ideal candidate holds a law degree, Bar eligibility in a Canadian province or territory, and demonstrates strong written and oral

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized university.
• Eligibility for membership in the Bar in one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
• Experience conducting legal research and analysis of decisions from courts, administrative tribunals or administrative decision makers.
• Experience preparing and providing legal opinions, orally and in writing in the form of correspondence, memoranda, reports or draft decisions.

Aufgaben

• As a Legal Advisor/Reviewer, undertake legal research, prepare draft decisions, and provide legal advice and services in support of RCMP review and investigation of public complaints.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Drafting opinions

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Law

Jobbeschreibung

Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP

Selection process number
2026-RPP-EA-CRCC-203869

Salary
$93,262 to $128,628

Level
LP-01

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
As a Legal Advisor/Reviewer, you will undertake legal research, prepare draft decisions, and provide legal advice and services. This work will be performed in support of the review and investigation of complaints from the public about the conduct of members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) while performing duties under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act or the Witness Protection Program Act. When the Public Complaints and Review Commission Act comes into force, you will also perform this work with respect to complaints about the conduct of employees of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Work environment
Are you looking for a small organization where there is constant action and where challenges abound? Do you want to use your skills in a dynamic, high-performing workplace? The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC), soon to become the Public Complaints and Review Commission (PCRC), may be the right fit for you.Who are we?The CRCC is a federal administrative tribunal, independent of the RCMP and CBSA. The CRCC is impartial and does not advocate for either the complainant or the employee whose conduct is the subject of the complaint.We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of Canada. We value different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to contribute fully to the team’s success.The position requires on-site work in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace and related organizational direction.https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/hybrid-work/common-hybrid-work-model/message-deputy-heads-increasing-onsite-presence-public-service.html

Intent of the process
The immediate intent is to fill two (2) English Essential positions on an indeterminate basis. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established through this process.

Positions to be filled
2

Membership in good standing with the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.Willingness and ability to travel.Willingness and ability to work outside normal working hours.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized university.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Eligibility for membership in the Bar in one of the provinces or territories of Canada.

EXPERIENCE
EX1 - Experience in conducting legal research and analysis of decisions of courts, administrative tribunals or administrative decision makers.
EX2 - Experience preparing and providing legal opinions.**“Legal opinions” means legal analysis and advice provided orally and in writing in the form of correspondence, memoranda, reports or draft decisions.

Applied / assessed at a later date

ABILITIES
AB1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB3 - Ability to analyze and synthesize information.
AB4 - Ability to work effectively under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1 - Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2 - Judgement

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1 - A minimum of one year experience in dealing with or working at a law enforcement agency such as a police service or the Canada Border Services Agency.
AEX2 - Experience working in an independent review or oversight agency, a judicial or administrative tribunal, and/or for or as an administrative decision maker.
AEX3 - Experience providing legal analysis and advice in the area of administrative law.
AEX4 - Experience providing legal analysis and advice in the area of criminal law.
AEX5 - Experience providing legal analysis and advice in the area of border services law.
AEX6 - Experience providing legal analysis and advice with respect to the professional regulation of policing.
AEX7 - Experience interpreting and applying the Customs Act or regulations pursuant to the Act.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In order to meet the CRCC's employment equity objectives in support of a diversified workforce, candidates who self-declare as being members of one of the four employment equity groups may be considered first for appointment: Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.