High Impact Opportunities for Experienced Counsel in Competition Law

About the position

Work environment
The Department of Justice Canada is recruiting experienced counsel to join a dynamic team working on some of the Government of Canada’s most challenging and important files. This is an opportunity for lawyers who are passionate about protecting and promoting competition, fostering competitive and innovative markets for the benefit of Canadians and the Canadian economy and advocating for the public interest. Counsel will play a meaningful role in matters of national importance, with significant responsibility and early hands-on involvement. Experience in competition law is an asset.

The Competition Bureau Legal Services (CBLS), advises and represents the Commissioner of Competition in the enforcement of Canada’s competition laws. Counsel in CBLS play a central role in shaping enforcement strategy from investigation through litigation, working on complex matters that affect Canadian markets, businesses, and consumers. They provide practical, rigorous legal advice; assess evidence and legal risk; support the development of remedies; and appear before the Competition Tribunal, the Federal Court, provincial superior courts, and appellate courts. The work requires strong judgment, sophisticated litigation skills, the ability to develop deep expertise in competition law and the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams while offering meaningful opportunities to contribute to high-impact public-interest enforcement.

Intent of the process
Please note that the immediate need is to staff positions in Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this inventory which may be used to staff similar positions (term or indeterminate) within the Department of Justice (including our Legal Services Units located in various government departments). Candidates may be required to meet asset qualifications, organizational needs or other qualifications specific to the position being staffed that may or may not be listed in this job advertisement.STREAM 1 (LP-04): General Counsel
STREAM 2 (LP-03): Senior Counsel

Positions to be filled
4

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
► SALARY: as set out in the Directive on Terms and Conditions of Employment, the rate of pay on appointment for persons coming from outside the public service is normally set at the minimum rate of the pay scale. However, the delegated authority has the discretion to appoint a person from outside the Public Service at a rate above the minimum, based on their years of experience, demonstrated competencies, and overall profile.

The rate of pay on appointment of a person in the public service is to be established in accordance with the rules for promotion or deployment.► Please note that the first screening of applications is expected to take place within the next few weeks. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.► This inventory will be open for six (months). Please ensure to update your applicant profile whenever there is a change of your information or availability.
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Conditions of employment

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Secret or Top Secret security clearance (depending on position or as required).

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

Operational Requirements

o Willing and able to work extended hours including weekends.
o Willing and able to travel, as required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec

EXPERIENCE
Significant experience* litigating complex, high-stakes commercial disputes, including competition litigation, regulatory litigation and complex commercial disputes; or leading the provision of advice in complex competition law matters.

*Stream 1 (LP-04): * Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with at least 10 years of experience.Stream 2 (LP-03): * Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with at least 8 years of experience.

Applied / assessed at a later date

COMPETENCY
o Action Management
o Strategic Thinking – Analysis and ideas
o Values and Ethics
o Mobilizing people, organizations, partners

ABILITIES
o Oral Communication
o Written Communication
o Ability to work effectively under pressure.
o Ability to analyze legal issues and provide strategic advice.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English Essential or Bilingual Imperative

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EXPERIENCE
o Experience conducting litigation, developing legal strategies, and delivering high-quality services on complex matters arising under the Competition Act.
o At least 5 years of experience mentoring, coaching or supervising lawyers and other legal professionals.

KNOWLEDGE
Advanced knowledge in competition law.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS IN SUPPORT OF AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
The Department of Justice is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian population it serves. 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) communities, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment, or selection decision. This information will only be used in connection with this selection 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.HOW TO SELF-DECLARE
If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, or a member of a racialized group, self-declaration information will be collected via your job application profile, under the Employment Equity section.
Please note that the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form will be used later in the process to affirm your self-declaration as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit or Métis). 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.

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.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

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.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

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.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: Jayden Robertson
Email address: [email protected]

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