Counsel

About the position

Work environment

The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) Legal Services Branch offers a unique opportunity to practise law in a collaborative and collegial environment. Working alongside experienced counsel and tribunal professionals, the successful candidate will be exposed to a broad range of legal issues and play a key role in supporting federal administrative tribunals. As part of the team supporting the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), legal counsel will provide practical legal advice to the Chairperson, Vice-Chairpersons, Board Members, and external adjudicators on files involving labour relations, labour standards, and occupational health and safety in the federally-regulated sector. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the promotion of harmonious labour relations in high-profile industries across Canada.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 4 positions with various language profiles on a temporary and/or permanent basis.

A partially qualified pool will be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements, classifications, tenures, locations, or security level. The pool will be primarily used to staff positions within the ATSSC but could be used by all federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA). By applying, you consent to us sharing your application and assessment results with other government departments.

Positions to be filled

3

Important messages

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• When applying to this selection process, you will be asked to respond to 4 screening questions.
• You will also be asked to respond to 1 question regarding the asset qualifications. Asset qualifications are not required for the position being staffed but may increase your chances at being appointed.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using the responses provided in your application.
• As such, you must complete your application independently without external help, which includes generative artificial intelligence tools (i.e., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini). Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Volume management techniques may be employed at any step in the process.
• Candidates must include in their application an email address and make sure that this address is always valid. Should your contact information change, it is your responsibility to notify the contact person identified in this job poster.
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