Legal Advisor​/Reviewer

Selection process number
2026-RPP-EA-CRCC-203869

Salary
$93,262 to $128,628

Level
LP-01

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

Duties
As a Legal Advisor/Reviewer, you will undertake legal research, prepare draft decisions, and provide legal advice and services. This work will be performed in support of the review and investigation of complaints from the public about the conduct of members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) while performing duties under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act or the Witness Protection Program Act.

When the Public Complaints and Review Commission Act comes into force, you will also perform this work with respect to complaints about the conduct of employees of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Work environment
Are you looking for a small organization where there is constant action and where challenges abound? Do you want to use your skills in a dynamic, high-performing workplace? The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC), soon to become the Public Complaints and Review Commission (PCRC), may be the right fit for you.

Who are we?

The CRCC is a federal administrative tribunal, independent of the RCMP and CBSA. The CRCC is impartial and does not advocate for either the complainant or the employee whose conduct is the subject of the complaint.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of Canada. We value different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to contribute fully to the team’s success.

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

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
2

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.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

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.**“Legal opinions” means legal analysis and advice provided orally and in writing in the form of correspondence, memoranda, reports or draft decisions.

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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

Applied / assessed at a later date

May be 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…