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We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
INFORMATION ABOUT EACH WORK LOCATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
• *Calgary - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/calgary.html
• Edmonton - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/edmonton.html
• Saskatoon - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/saskatoon.html
• **Winnipeg - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/winnipeg.html
*The Calgary office is not hiring an articling student for the 2025-2026 articling year.
**The deadline for applications to the Winnipeg office is 12:00 pm (noon) CDT on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND INSTRUCTIONS
➤ STEP 1 - Screening
PART A: Job Application
Apply online through GC Jobs*, answer the different questions, AND submit your application via GC Jobs.
*If you require accommodation to apply online, please contact INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605 for assistance and to review this job advertisement over the phone. Otherwise, you must submit your job application through your GC Jobs account.
PART B: Required Documents
Submit the following documents through the Simple Survey link below:
1. Resume;
2. Cover letter setting out in 250 to 500 words why a career with the Department of Justice Canada appeals to you;
3. Law school transcript that includes second-year first-term marks. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted, with official marks to follow when received (students who are selected for an interview will be required to bring an official transcript to their interview).
You must copy and paste the following link in your internet browser: https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=eed81196-38bb-4e14-b3c4-5fff0ce98333
➤ INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for SCREENING, you must submit a complete application by 12:00 pm (noon) CDT on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
A complete application includes your job application (via GC Jobs), your resume, a covering letter, and a copy of your most recent official law school transcript. Please note that they will be used for screening purposes to determine who may be invited to the next assessment steps.
Your covering letter and resume will be used to assess your education, training, and/or experience, as well as your ability to communicate effectively in writing. They must be written in an effective, professional, and compelling manner.
A minimum font size of 12 points and a font type such as Arial, Verdana, or Tahoma are recommended.
➤ STEP 2 - INTERVIEW
Interviews will be conducted between 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024 and 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 (all times noted in Central Daylight Savings Time).
• *Calgary - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/calgary.html
• Edmonton - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/edmonton.html
• Saskatoon - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/saskatoon.html
• **Winnipeg - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/winnipeg.html
*The Calgary office is not hiring an articling student for the 2025-2026 articling year.
**The deadline for applications to the Winnipeg office is 12:00 pm (noon) CDT on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND INSTRUCTIONS
➤ STEP 1 - Screening
PART A: Job Application
Apply online through GC Jobs*, answer the different questions, AND submit your application via GC Jobs.
*If you require accommodation to apply online, please contact INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605 for assistance and to review this job advertisement over the phone. Otherwise, you must submit your job application through your GC Jobs account.
PART B: Required Documents
Submit the following documents through the Simple Survey link below:
1. Resume;
2. Cover letter setting out in 250 to 500 words why a career with the Department of Justice Canada appeals to you;
3. Law school transcript that includes second-year first-term marks. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted, with official marks to follow when received (students who are selected for an interview will be required to bring an official transcript to their interview).
You must copy and paste the following link in your internet browser: https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=eed81196-38bb-4e14-b3c4-5fff0ce98333
➤ INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for SCREENING, you must submit a complete application by 12:00 pm (noon) CDT on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
A complete application includes your job application (via GC Jobs), your resume, a covering letter, and a copy of your most recent official law school transcript. Please note that they will be used for screening purposes to determine who may be invited to the next assessment steps.
Your covering letter and resume will be used to assess your education, training, and/or experience, as well as your ability to communicate effectively in writing. They must be written in an effective, professional, and compelling manner.
A minimum font size of 12 points and a font type such as Arial, Verdana, or Tahoma are recommended.
➤ STEP 2 - INTERVIEW
Interviews will be conducted between 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024 and 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 (all times noted in Central Daylight Savings Time).
Intent of the process
Appointments resulting from this process will be made under the Justice Canada LP-01 Training and Development Program. This program provides for the progression of participants from LP-00 (articling student) to LP-02 (counsel) over approximately 5 years. As such, it is expected that an initial appointment to this program would ultimately result in an indeterminate non-advertised LP-02 appointment (subject to meeting all program requirements).
Positions to be filled:
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A covering letter "Why does a career with the Department of Justice Canada appeal to you?"
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
At the time of appointment, candidates must be eligible for articles pursuant to the rules of the relevant law society (i.e. the province in which you are applying) and must have a law degree from a Canadian university.
Note: For articling students (not yet eligible 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), the minimum standard is a Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Juris Doctor (J.D.), LL.L, or equivalent.
Note: For articling students (not yet eligible 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), the minimum standard is a Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Juris Doctor (J.D.), LL.L, or equivalent.
Eligible for articles pursuant to the rules of the Law Society of Manitoba.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Ability to analyze and evaluate legal problems.
Ability to analyze and evaluate legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Demonstrated academic experience.
Experience volunteering or participation in extra-curricular activities.
Experience working in a legal environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of Justice Canada believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+**/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.
* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act.
** 2SLGBTQIA+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.
INFORMATION ON SELF-DECLARATION
Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment, or selection decision to address our commitment to eliminate gaps and increase representation for these groups. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.
HOW TO SELF-DECLARE
If you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a member of a racialized group, or a person with a disability, self-declaration information will be collected via your job application profile, under the Employment Equity section.
• Please note that your self-declaration as a member of First Nations, Inuit or Métis will be verified via the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form to be provided later in the staffing process. For more information on this requirement, please consult the Questions and Answers page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/guides-tools-appointment-framework/affirmation-indigenous-identity-form.html.
If you are a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) communities, self-declaration information will be collected via a non-screening question in your job application.
Law students who wish to have their employment equity status considered at the time of articling interviews should self-identify in their articling position applications.
The Department of Justice Canada believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+**/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.
* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act.
** 2SLGBTQIA+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.
INFORMATION ON SELF-DECLARATION
Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment, or selection decision to address our commitment to eliminate gaps and increase representation for these groups. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.
HOW TO SELF-DECLARE
If you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a member of a racialized group, or a person with a disability, self-declaration information will be collected via your job application profile, under the Employment Equity section.
• Please note that your self-declaration as a member of First Nations, Inuit or Métis will be verified via the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form to be provided later in the staffing process. For more information on this requirement, please consult the Questions and Answers page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/guides-tools-appointment-framework/affirmation-indigenous-identity-form.html.
If you are a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) communities, self-declaration information will be collected via a non-screening question in your job application.
Law students who wish to have their employment equity status considered at the time of articling interviews should self-identify in their articling position applications.
Candidates will be required to travel occasionally.
Conditions of employment
Secret security clearance
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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