Articling Student, Justice Canada, Prairie Region

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Assessment accommodation

APPLICATIONS FOR YOUR DESIRED WORK LOCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AT:
• 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

THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY CLICKING THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON ON THIS POSTING. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED HERE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

All applicants must include the following documents:
• A letter of application, setting out in 250 to 500 words why a career with the Department of Justice Canada appeals to you;
• A curriculum vitae; and
• Law school transcript that includes second-year first-term marks (students who are
selected for an interview will be required to bring an official transcript to their interview).

YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE LEGAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM.

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: 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)

Successful completion of a Bachelor of Law Degree (at time of appointment)
Eligible for articles pursuant to the rules of the Law Society of Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Core Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities and Skills:
Ability to analyze 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)

"Asset" Qualifications
May be given consideration in the screening phase or appointment phase.
Proven academic experience.
Experience working in a legal environment.
Experience volunteering or participation in extra-curricular activities.

Organizational or Operational Needs:
May be given consideration in the screening phase or appointment phase.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

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.

Information on employment equity

The Department of Justice is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from students who are members of the following groups: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. Students who wish to have their employment equity status considered at the time of articling interviews should self-identify in their applications.

If contacted for an interview, you will be required to bring your birth certificate, your Canadian passport, or your citizenship card as proof of Canadian citizenship.

Pursuant to subsection 39(1) of the Public Service Employment Act, candidates who are Canadian citizens shall be appointed in preference to candidates who are not Canadian citizens.

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.