Counsel / Conseiller.Ère Juridique

Pour la version française, faites défiler vers le basAbout the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College)
Pour la version française, faites défiler vers le basAbout the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College)The College is the authority mandated by the Government of Canada to regulate the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Its role, authority and powers are established in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada). The College sets and enforces the licensing, education and ethical standards of the profession in the public interest.IndustrySelf-Regulatory Organization (SRO)PositionJOB TITLE: CounselDepartment: Professional ConductReports to: Lead CounselLanguage Requirement: Bilingual Non-ImperativeLocation: CanadaClassification: 12 month contract
Why join us? Do you want to be part of a team that strives to enhance and uphold Canada’s immigration and citizenship consulting profession? If you share our passion and purpose, please consider applying for the opportunity below to become part of a team that makes a difference.How will this role support our team? The role of Counsel executes the College’s disciplinary process, representing the College in all stages of discipline proceedings (including prehearing conferences, disclosure exchanges, motions, and hearings), liaising with external counsel and facilitating settlement negotiations where appropriate.Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)
Independently maintain a caseload of discipline, registrar appeal and fitness to practice matters, including cases before the Federal Court. Manage timelines to ensure all deadlines are met.
Prepare for hearings. Review evidence, prepare witnesses and obtain or conduct legal research.
Conduct settlement discussions with licensees and/or their counsel.
Draft, review, and prepare legal documents and opinions.
Attend case conferences, motions, Tribunal hearings, and judicial reviews.
Assist Lead Counsel and provide guidance to Associate Counsel with complex discipline matters.
Collaborate with Lead Counsel on issues related to the prioritization, strategy, and management of discipline matters.
Collaborate with investigators, advising on investigation strategy and reviewing investigation reports.
Prepare legal opinions for consideration by the Complaints Committee to recommend next steps for handing a complaint.
Identify and advise the Lead Counsel of the need for discipline, registrar appeal and fitness to practice‑related policy/procedure development and/or policy/procedure change(s) based on analysis of legal issues encountered in discipline matters.
With input from Lead Counsel, liaise with external counsel on complaints assigned to external counsel to manage. Provide instructions and participate in ongoing meetings to remain aware of case status and issues that have been encountered.
Coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with agreements and orders.
This role will support our team by providing
Analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to effectively litigate cases
Time management, organizational and decision‑making skills to manage and prioritize competing priorities and deadlines
Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced changing environment as a collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative
Interpersonal, stakeholder relationship management and advocacy skills to engage others, build credibility, persuade, influence, and prosecute complaints
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to negotiate settlements for disciplinary matters
Written and verbal communication skills to prepare detailed reports and/or briefings for internal and external stakeholders, build consensus, persuade, and influence
Tact and discretion to work on confidential and sensitive matters
Required Education And Experience
Law Degree (LL.B. or JD) and a license to practice in a Canadian province
5-7 years of litigation/prosecution experience gained through private legal practice or in a regulatory environment
Knowledge of prosecutorial standards and practice, professional regulation and administrative law and the ability to acquire knowledge of the College Act, regulations, By‑laws, Code of Professional Conduct and Tribunal Committee Rules of Procedure
Knowledge of the Federal Courts Act and Federal Court Rules
Knowledge of dispute resolution and forensic investigation techniques
Knowledge of office/administrative software
What We Offer
The College hires and onboards 100% remotely
The opportunity to protect the public interest within the immigration and citizenship sector
A culture of transparency, where team members are involved in important conversations
Full health benefits from day one for you and your family
Access to the Employee and Family Assistance program
RRSP match
The College is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from persons legally entitled to work in Canada, who represent the diversity of our nation, and whose qualifications meet the skills and experiences we seek. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates and to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Should you be contacted regarding an employment opportunity and require an accommodation for a disability, we will be pleased to work with you to identify how we can best support you through this process.The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check.While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those identified for further consideration will be contacted.
À propos du Collège des consultants en immigration et en citoyenneté (le Collège) Le Collège est l’autorité mandatée par le gouvernement du Canada pour réglementer la pratique des consultants réglementés en immigration canadienne (CRIC) et des conseillers réglementés en immigration pour étudiants étrangers (CRIEE). Son rôle et ses pouvoirs sont établis dans la Loi sur le Collège des consultants en immigration et en citoyenneté (Canada). Le Collège établit les normes de la profession en matière de délivrance de permis, de formation et d’éthique et veille à leur application dans l’intérêt public.SecteurOrganisme d’autoréglementation (OAR)PosteTITRE DU POSTE : Conseiller·ère juridiqueService : Conduite professionnelleSupérieur immédiat : Conseiller juridique principalExigences linguistiques : Bilinguisme non essentielLieu : CanadaClassification : Poste contractuel de 12 moisPourquoi vous joindre à nous? Souhaitez‑vous faire partie d’une équipe qui a à cœur de renforcer et de soutenir la profession de consultant en immigration et en citoyenneté? Si vous partagez notre passion et notre objectif, posez votre candidature ci‑dessous pour vous joindre à une équipe qui apporte une contribution importante.De quelle façon ce rôle soutiendra‑t‑il notre équipe? Le conseiller ou la conseillère juridique a pour rôle de mettre en œuvre le processus disciplinaire du Collège, en représentant le Collège à toutes les étapes des procédures disciplinaires (notamment les conférences préparatoires à l’audience, les communications relatives aux divulgations, les requêtes et les audiences), en assurant la liaison avec le conseiller juridique externe et en prenant part aux négociations de règlements, le cas échéant.Les responsabilités comprennent les éléments suivants (sans toutefois s’y limiter)
Tenir à jour de manière indépendante un certain nombre de dossiers sur des questions relatives à la discipline, à l’appel du registraire et à l’aptitude à pratiquer, ce qui comprend les dossiers présentés devant la Cour fédérale. Gérer les calendriers pour s’assurer que toutes les échéances sont respectées.
Effectuer la préparation nécessaire en prévision d’audiences. Examiner les éléments de preuve, préparer les témoins et obtenir ou mener des recherches juridiques.
Mener des discussions relatives à un règlement avec les titulaires de permis ou leur conseiller juridique.
Rédiger, examiner et préparer des documents et des avis juridiques.
Participer à des conférences préparatoires, des requêtes, des audiences devant les tribunaux et des contrôles judiciaires.
Soutenir le conseiller juridique principal et fournir de l’encadrement à l’avocate‑conseil associée dans le cadre de dossiers disciplinaires complexes.
Collaborer avec le conseiller juridique principal sur les questions liées à l’établissement des priorités, à la stratégie et à la gestion de
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