If the Merit Commissioner directs a reconsideration, it is up to the ministry to decide how to remedy the error(s). The ministry may decide to cancel the competition and start a fresh process. Or, they may decide to fix the error in the existing competition. This may or may not result in a change to [...]

No. The Merit Commissioner can either:   Dismiss the review. This means the Merit Commissioner supports the ministry’s staffing decision.  Direct the ministry to reconsider its staffing decision. This means the ministry must review the competition and make appropriate changes to ensure merit is applied. This may or may not result in a change to who [...]

No. The ministry can still fill the position even if a person requests a review. However, the ministry is responsible for ensuring that if a reconsideration is directed and a different candidate is successful that there is another vacant position available.  

A competition is not limited to one staffing review. Each review is considered on the basis of the grounds submitted. Should there be more than on review for the same competition each requestor will receive a final decision and report that specifically considers their grounds.   

The Merit Commissioner must be impartial when conducting reviews and audits. The Merit Commissioner does not defend ministry actions and decisions, or advocate for employees.