Department Name: Department of Industry
Location: Halifax, NS
Classification: SI – 02
Salary: $46,854 to $53,207 (salary under review)
Closing Date: October 8, 2008 – 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: DUS08J-009280-000330
Selection Process Number: 08-DUS-ATL-EA-047220
Employment Tenure: Permanent – Full Time
Vacancies: 1

Website: For further information on the department, please visit Department of Industry

Who Can Apply:

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• Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Citizenship

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Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Language Proficiency

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Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.

English essential

Education

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• Successful completion of two years of post-secondary school training with an acceptable specialization in paralegal studies or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience

- ** Significant experience as a paralegal and/or legal secretary.
- Experience in the writing and preparation of legal documents.
- Experience in researching, analysing and organising data.
- Experience in litigation support to assist investigations and prosecutions.

** Significant experience is defined as at least three years experience.

Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

• ASSET QUALIFICATIONS (at the discretion of the hiring manager)
  - Post-secondary school courses in law and economics.
• OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  - Significant travel, overtime and flexible hours may be required.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  - Enhanced reliability clearance
  - Valid drivers license

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Experience Questionnaire

You will be required to complete an online experience questionnaire when you apply. View the experience statements.

Statement of Merit Criteria

Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.

Additional Requirements / Comments

• A written examination may be administered.
• An interview will be administered.
• Reference checks will be sought.
• You must provide proof of your education credentials.
• Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent, we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.