Articling Student

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The Nunavut Regional Office of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada is located in Iqaluit. As an Articling Student working in Nunavut, you will join a dedicated team in a collaborative environment, working with prosecutors, Crown Witness Coordinators and other colleagues. You will quickly gain a breadth of knowledge and experience as you work on a variety of legal files from Criminal Code offences to fishing infractions.

You will also have the unique opportunity to travel the territory on circuit. Nunavut is an Inuit territory, where societal values are guided by the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Traditional Knowledge). As a PPSC employee, you will have a particular responsibility to respect traditional approaches to justice, including restorative justice programs that incorporate Inuit values and culture, and embody the spirit of Inuit Qaujmajatuqangit.

Additional Benefits:
1) You are guaranteed subsidized housing.
2) In addition to your base salary, you will receive an Isolated Post Allowance (Northern Allowance) which ranges from $18,337 to $37,877 annually depending on your circumstances.
3) In addition to your base salary and your Isolated Post Allowance you will also receive a Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA) twice a year. These amounts fluctuate every six months but will support you to travel on vacation outside of the territory.
4) Room for growth in our organization. We have roles as Counsel, Team Leader, Senior Counsel, General Counsel and more!
5) Training opportunities

Intent of the process

This process is intended to staff one (1) or two (2) Articling Student positions for a period of one year (1) beginning in June 2021 in the Nunavut Regional Office with participants from the Nunavut Law Program. Applicants self-identifying as Nunavut Inuit will be given preference for positions.

To apply please submit your resume through GCjobs or by email to . We also welcome additional information such as a cover letter, transcripts, writing sample...etc.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
- At the time of appointment, Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- General knowledge of the law.

Competencies:
- Specialized Skills and Knowledge (such as understanding one’s role, legal skills and legal knowledge)
- Professionalism (such as professional conduct, professional fortitude, service orientation and self assessment)
- Judgement (such as decision making, critical thinking, and adaptability)
- Practice Management (such as file management)
- Communicating effectively (such as verbally, in writing and by listening attentively)
- Interpersonal Relationships (such as building relationships and emotion management)
- Leadership (such as influencing others and teamwork)

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset Qualification:
- Experience working in a cross cultural environment, particularly in Indigenous communities.
- Ability to speak Inuktitut.

Organizational Needs:
- The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.
- Persons self-identifying as Nunavut Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement may be selected for appointment in Nunavut to fulfill organizational needs.

Operational Requirements:
- Requirement to travel which may include assignments on short notice and for extended periods.
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.

Conditions of employment

- Enhanced Reliability security clearance - Some positions may require a secret clearance.
- Must be a student member of the Law Society of Nunavut at the time of appointment.
- Medical clearance.
- All conditions of employment must be met and maintained throughout the tenure in the position.

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.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.