Counsel Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada - Legal Services Branch Closing date: November 2, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Reference number ATS26J-053295-000382 Selection process number 26ATS-EA-00299532 Location Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Montréal Island (Québec) Salary $93,262 to $128,628 Level LP-01 Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

On this page 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 INFORMATIONWhen 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 INFORMATIONVolume 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.

Applications received by email will not be accepted.

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Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance Learn more about .

Remain a member in positive standing with the Law Society of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or of the Order of the Notaries in the Province of Quebec.

Operational Requirements OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTSWilling and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.





You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following EDUCATIONEDU: A bachelor of law degree from a recognized university.

If you obtained a diploma from outside of Canada, please refer to the link below: Learn more about . OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONOC: 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.EXPERIENCEEXP1: Experience in legal writing, legal research and legal analysis in the context of administrative law. EXP2: Experience providing legal advice to management, senior lawyers, clients or judges (including administrative judges).ABILITIESA1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing Applied / assessed at a later date ABILITIESA2: Ability to analyze and summarize judgements A3: Ability to communicate effectively orallyCOMPETENCIESC1: Attention to detail C2: Judgment C3: Working effectively with others C4: Dependability Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements Learn more about .

You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date *The following criteria are assets.

They are nice to have, but not essential for the position. AEXP1: Experience working in an administrative tribunal or court setting.

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 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 if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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