Job Opportunities

Who we are

We are an independent law enforcement agency that contributes to the prosperity of Canadians by protecting and promoting competitive markets and enabling informed consumer choice.

“Make a difference. Be a leader. Take the challenge. Choose the Competition Bureau.”

What we do

Headed by the Commissioner of Competition, the organization investigates anti-competitive practices and promotes compliance with the Competition Act, Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, Textile Labelling Act and Precious Metals Marking Act.

Enforcement

• We investigate and pursue cases of civil and criminal anti-competitive business conduct, such as price-fixing, bid-rigging and abuse of dominant position.
  
  
• We investigate and pursue fraudulent and deceptive marketing practices, such as mass marketing fraud and instances of misleading advertising and labelling.
  
  
• We review merger proposals to estimate their impact on competition.

Advocacy

• We act as a domestic and international advocate for the benefits of competition and effective competition policy.

Competition Policy and Legislation

• We lead on competition policy matters for the department.
  
  
• We ensure that the Competition Act remains a globally recognized piece of legislation.

Who we are looking for

The Bureau is always looking for bright, energetic and motivated individuals interested in being part of a team that plays a central role in maintaining and promoting competition in the Canadian marketplace.

If you:

• have or are completing this year a Master’s degree in economics, an MBA, a Law degree (towards provincial Bar), a Business Administration/Commerce degree (with a major in marketing or accounting) or a degree in Criminology;
  
  
• have good analytical thinking skills;
  
  
• work effectively in a team;
  
  
• have strong oral and written communication skills;
  
  
• have a concern for quality and accuracy;
  
  
• are resourceful, decisive and motivated;

then, we need you.

The Bureau is an organization that values diversity in the workforce. We encourage members of designated groups (persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, members of a visible minority, women) to apply and to self-identify.

Working at the Bureau

The Competition Bureau offers challenging careers at the forefront of economics, law and business.

Working at the Bureau is your opportunity to make a difference

Play a role in maintaining and promoting competitiveness in the marketplace. Our new recruits apply their education and skills immediately and are provided with opportunities to take on challenging and meaningful work.

Working at the Bureau is never boring!

When working at the Bureau, there is no typical day. You could:

• Participate in a trial
  
  
• Participate in a search
  
  
• Talk to Canadians about their concerns
  
  
• Interview the head of a corporation
  
  
• Speak at an international conference
  
  
• Conduct an inspection under one of the labelling statutes
  
  
• Review sensitive business records
  
  
• Assess the competitive impact of a proposed merger
  
  
• Perform economic or legal research
  
  
• Write speaking notes for the Commissioner
  
  
• Draft an affidavit for Superior Court
  
  
• Draft policy or legislation

Working at the Bureau means that you are always learning!

We are committed to the ongoing professional development of our employees. The Bureau offers a development program for Competition Law Officers (at entry level for university recruits) that allows those who successfully complete the program within two years to be promoted automatically. We also offer a full learning program to our employees, from knowledge-based courses, such as industrial organization and law, to practical courses, such as interviewing techniques and effective negotiation. We strive to develop leaders and offer quality leadership training, in lecture format, hands-on training and mentorship.

Meet some recent recruits

Mathieu Lefebvre
Competition Law Officer
Civil Matters Branch

Ever since I learned about antitrust, cartels and monopolies in my undergraduate economics courses, I knew that I would be very interested in the Competition Bureau’s activities. I did my graduate studies in economics at HEC in Montreal and obtained the position I dreamt so much about - of a Competition Law Officer - through the Competition Bureau's University Recruitment Campaign.

My employment at the Bureau has allowed me to directly apply the knowledge I acquired in my industrial organization studies. Simply drawing upon my knowledge in the course of investigations that affect the entire Canadian economy provides me with an immense sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.

Employees at the Competition Bureau can really have an impact. We are called upon to investigate a wide range of industries under the Competition Act. We can also create a whole network of contacts with public agencies' leaders, citizens, industry players, lawyers, experts, economists and many others. It is stimulating, rewarding and very beneficial in pursuing a career as a competition law expert.

Mélanie Larouche
Competition Law Officer
Fair Business Practices Branch

Although I have been working at the Competition Bureau for less than a year, I can already say that the journey so far has been filled with rewarding experiences, stimulating challenges and very interesting professional encounters.

I have a Master’s degree in International Management and apply my knowledge in Economics and Marketing in the Fair Business Practices Branch. My work is focused on enforcing the Competition Act in relation to false or misleading representations and deceptive marketing practices. Working here has given me an opportunity to familiarize myself with the legal field.

The work of a competition law officer is widely varied, and includes such things as: writing various evaluations for complaints, making recommendations, participating in searches and interviewing business managers. It is satisfying because the cases that we work on and our actions have a direct and positive impact on competition in Canadian markets.

Aside from individual projects, the organization encourages employees to form teams, which promote creativity and sharing.

Working at the Competition Bureau is not only a livelihood, but it is also a place to build a career.

Salman Tajammul
Competition Law Officer
Criminal Matters Branch

I joined the Competition Bureau with an Economics background. My work mainly deals with enforcing the criminal provisions of the Competition Act. I am gaining experience doing market analysis, defining product and geographic markets, conducting interviews, executing search warrants and more.

The most interesting part of my job is dealing with complaints as they allow you to research different industries, businesses and markets. I have also been doing policy work on Industrial Organization issues that the Competition Bureau is taking a lead on.

What makes working here so engaging is that no two days and no two cases are the same!