The Commissioner of Federal Judicial Affairs is seeking applications from barristers or advocates who are members in good standing of any provincial or territorial Bar, and who have extensive professional experience spanning at least ten years, to update the pool of candidates for future positions in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver. Interested parties who apply before May 31, 2024 may be considered for an interview process that may take place soon thereafter.
Associate Judges are appointed under the Federal Courts Act (s. 12). They are full judicial officers and exercise many of the powers and functions of Federal Court judges. Their authority includes mediation, case management, practice motions (including those that may result in a final disposition of the case, regardless of the amount in question), as well as trials of actions in which up to $100,000 is claimed (see Rules 50, 382, and 383 to 387 of the Federal Courts Rules).
Appointments of Associate Judges of the Federal Court
Associate Judge Position - Guide for Candidates
Associate Judge Position - How to Apply - Application File
Associate Judges are appointed under the Federal Courts Act (s. 12). They are full judicial officers and exercise many of the powers and functions of Federal Court judges. Their authority includes mediation, case management, practice motions (including those that may result in a final disposition of the case, regardless of the amount in question), as well as trials of actions in which up to $100,000 is claimed (see Rules 50, 382, and 383 to 387 of the Federal Courts Rules).
Appointments of Associate Judges of the Federal Court
Associate Judge Position - Guide for Candidates
Associate Judge Position - How to Apply - Application File