Legal Counsel

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal professional to join their team in Ottawa. This role involves providing expert legal counsel in areas such as administrative and employment law, along with handling civil litigation and human rights cases. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Law degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar. With a commitment to inclusivity, the organization values diverse perspectives and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to significant legal outcomes and public service integrity.

Qualifications

• A bachelor of law degree (LLB) or equivalent is required.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Bar of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services as counsel in various areas of law.
• Conduct litigation before courts or administrative tribunals.

Skills

Legal Services

Administrative Law

Employment Law

Civil Litigation

Human Rights Law

Workplace Investigations

Legal Analysis

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB)

Member of the Bar

Job description

Reference number: INT25J-078298-000095
Selection process number: 2025-INT-EA-20220

Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada
Ottawa(Ontario)
LP-02
$127,825 to $202,339

Closing date:19 May 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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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.

As of September 9, 2024, and in accordance with the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Guidance on Prescribed Presence in the workplace, the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada (PSIC) requires presence in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week. PSIC employees may be required to work in the office up to five (5) days per week.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one or more positions on a temporary or permanent basis (Indeterminate/Assignment/Secondment/Acting) with a CBC/CBC second language profile and a secret security clearance.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various requirements in terms of language, security and duration within the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada (PSIC).

Positions to be filled:2

Information you must provide

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

EDUCATION
ED1: A bachelor of law degree (LLB) or equivalent (Law Licence LL.L., Juris Doctor
J.D.).

Occupational Certification
CERT1: A member in good standing of the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant experience* providing legal services as counsel in one or more of the following areas of law: administrative law, employment or labour law, civil litigation, human rights.
EX2: Experience providing legal advice in regard to workplace investigations or similar procedures for a period of at least one year.
EX3: Experience conducting litigation before the courts or before a provincial, territorial or federal administrative tribunal in Canada for a period of at least one year.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performance of the duties of a lawyer with conduct of case and provision of legal advice to clients over a period of at least four (4) years.

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46. : https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-31.9/page-1.html?wbdisable=false.
K2 - Knowledge of the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector: https://psic-ispc.gc.ca/en/resources/corporate-publications/psic-values-and-ethics-code.
K3 - Knowledge of the mandate, role and jurisdiction of the PSIC: https://psic-ispc.gc.ca/en/corporate-information.

COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2: Thinking things through.
C3: Working effectively with others.
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABLITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally in the official language of your choice (English or French).
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing in the official language of your choice (English or French).
Your application and answers to the screening questions will be used to assess Written Communication, defined as:
• Expresses complex ideas in a clear and succinct manner
• Message is complete, appropriate, and contains all info required by the reader
• Formats material in a manner that provides optimal impact
• Organizes ideas effectively
• Uses correct spelling, grammar and punctuation in written documents
• Uses language, concepts and ideas appropriate to the intended audience
A3: Ability to analyze legal issues and provide strategic advice.
A4- Ability to work under pressure.
A5- Ability to pivot rapidly and remain calm in the face of sudden shifts in direction.

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

Bilingual - Imperative(CBC/CBC)
You must have or obtain a CBC/CBC language profile. Please note that your second language will also be tested or validated during this process.

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

EXPERIENCE ASSET
AEX1: Experience working in an organization within the federal public sector.
AEX2: Experience in preparing and drafting legal judgments or administrative decisions or administrative investigation reports.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
PSIC is committed to reflecting Canada’s diversity in our workforce by providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment. If you are, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work under tight deadlines and to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel on occasion for cases and hearings.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

At the time of the appointment, you must be a member in good standing of the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada and remain so throughout the duration of your employment with the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada.

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.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to the end of the process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Various assessment tools may be used including: interviews, written examinations and reference checks, etc. Top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed. Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your answers in your application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service; guidance may be found at the Canadian Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. Please be sure to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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