Job Description

What You Need to Note:

The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.



Who can apply? Persons currently employed by the Federal Government.



The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices and providing employees with more choice about where they do their work. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work as part of their life while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.




Within the flexible work model, CNSC employees are currently expected to work in-person for at least 25% of their normal schedule depending on the operational requirements and duties of the position.



Telework agreements within Canada would be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the operational requirements and duties of the position.



We encourage applicants that reside across Canada to apply.



The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.



Be an informed applicant. Read How to apply.

Why work here? :

At the CNSC, we work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike. We also provide benefits like:



Bilingual bonus up to $1,200 per year, if eligible Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year Competitive salary and benefit package Growth and the possibility internal career opportunities Strong support for employee wellness and mental health Performance Pay (LP positions)


The CNSC is also committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to be a safe and healthy workplace - one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.



Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca

About Legal Services:

We are the in-house counsel team that provides the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Members, executives and staff, quality, objective, and timely legal advice and all other legal services to assist the CNSC in fulfilling its mandate.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated lawyer in search of an opportunity to provide legal expertise and leadership in important areas of regulatory law. You'll be making your mark in a small organization with an important mandate - protecting the health and safety of Canadians and the environment and ensuring national security and the respect of Canada's international obligations with regard to the regulation of the nuclear industry.




You will have the opportunity to work in various interesting areas of the law, given the breadth of the Commission's mandate, and collaborate with diverse teams of experts as you help the Commission deliver on its mandate.




You will be providing expert legal advice to clients within the CNSC, formulating litigation strategies, and leading on key legal issues and providing expertise within a legal team.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Law degree from a recognized university (LLB, JD, LLL, BCL)

Language Requirements:

English Essential

Experience:

Meaningful and recent experience providing legal advice on issues involving Canadian regulatory law
Significant experience analyzing complex legal issues and providing strategic legal advice and recommendations
Leading or overseeing the management of legal files with broad scope, legal risk, and impact Providing expert legal briefings and advice to officials and decision-makers Mentoring lawyers and paralegals


Meaningful and recent experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately three (3) years within the last six (6) years

Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately six (6) years on files involving heightened legal complexity.

*Complex is defined as involving multiple stakeholders or multiple areas of law or circumstances where sources of information are absent, rare or conflicting.

Knowledge of:

In-depth knowledge of Canadian regulatory law.

Ability to:

Synthesize and analyze complex legal issues and identify practical options and solutions Communicate legal advice and legal risk practically and effectively, both orally and in writing Work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and within tight time constraints

Key Competencies:

The following "Key Behavioural Competencies" define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.



Live it - Model the CNSC values Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership


For more information on CNSC's Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/about-us/careers-at-cnsc/key-behavioral-competencies.cfm

Asset Qualification:

Experience:

Recent experience working in Canadian nuclear law Recent experience working within an administrative tribunal or regulatory setting Litigation experience - regulatory offences, judicial review, general civil litigation Giving advice on the exercise of statutory authority in a scientific or technical environment

Knowledge of:

Advanced knowledge of Indigenous law, including the Crown duty to consult and accommodate and its relevant case law, UNDRIP, UNDA, FPIC, Honour of the Crown and reconciliation Advanced knowledge of administrative law, including procedural fairness and standard of review of decisions of statutory bodies Advanced knowledge of environmental law, including impact assessment General statutory law applicable to Canadian government entities, including Privacy and access to information law, official languages

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.



This position may be required to travel.



Overtime: Some overtime may be required.

Condition of Employment:

Member in good standing in the bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or the Chamber of Notaries of Quebec.



Security: Secret

Submitting an Application:

Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.



1.

We want to read your resume!

Please include your contact information so we can reach you.

2.

We want to hear from you!

Please submit a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, and when and how you acquired them.

Important to Note:

You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session. For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing application, and then copy-paste them into your job application.



To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:



3. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education



Asset qualifications and organizational needs may also be used for screening or to determine the right fit for the position. Essential qualifications and hiring conditions must be met before an appointment is made.




We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.

Additional Notes:

Please visit our How to Prepare page for more information and helpful tips.

Contact Information:

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact candidate.njoynhelp@cgi.com or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).



If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).