Legal Advisor/Reviewer in Ottawa

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP is seeking a Legal Advisor/Reviewer. As a Legal Advisor/Reviewer, you will undertake legal research, prepare draft decisions, and provide legal advice and services in support of the review and investigation of complaints from the public about the conduct of members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and, when applicable, employees of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Work environment: The CRCC is a federal administrative tribunal, independent of the RCMP and CBSA. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of Canada.

The position requires on-site work in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace.

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:

• 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):

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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