2026 Articling Student - Quebec Regional Office

Important messages

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and an equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace culture. We are committed to being representative of Canadian society and ensuring that our workforce feels they belong. All candidates in the area of selection who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, especially equity groups like members of a racialized group, persons living with a disability, Indigenous Peoples, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Bringing your whole self to work each day is important to us. We are genuinely interested in understanding who you are and what your identity factors are.

Accessibility:

Set yourself up for success! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, it is important to us that you feel included and that you can participate without barriers. We are committed to improving accessibility in all areas of our organization and adopting a “Yes, by default” approach when necessary requirements are requested. You are encouraged to communicate your unique needs for accessibility and/or accommodation. For example, you may contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you proceed to a future assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information and you can determine if you may require an accommodation at that time (such as, but not limited to, a different test format, an adaptive technology, additional time, a new date, etc.). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so that candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

Please use the Contact information below to request accommodation during any phase of this assessment process. This information will be kept confidential and your right to privacy will be protected.

If you are unable to submit your application before the closing date, please do not hesitate to contact Miguel Lozada Rubiano by email at .

Work environment

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization that prosecutes federal offences. We offer career opportunities for prosecutors, paralegals, legal assistants, and a wide range of business professionals. Our organization consists of approximately 1000 employees in regional offices across the country.

The articling placement will be located at 200 René-Lévesque Blvd. West in Montreal. Although note that we also have an office in Quebec City, at 925 rue de l'Aéroport, on the premises of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment. Quebec Regional Office (QRO) prosecutors and agents conduct federal prosecutions in all judicial districts of Quebec, except Gatineau, Pontiac and Labelle.

QRO prosecutors are primarily involved in major prosecutions, including those relating to organized crime (particularly drugs and money laundering), economic crime, national and border security, anti-corruption, capital market fraud, and regulatory statutes such as the Fisheries Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and many others.

During your articling placement, you will receive personalized support from your Articling Principal, who will answer your questions and provide you with the tools you need to meet your objectives. The entire QRO team is committed to providing you with a collaborative work environment in which you can develop and flourish.

In 2023, we updated our Mission and Values to reflect our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation as well as Equity and Inclusion. The PPSC acknowledges the realities faced by individuals subjected to systemic discrimination and the significant over-representation of racialized and Indigenous persons in the criminal justice system. The PPSC’s mission is to serve the public interest and help make Canada a safe and just society by conducting prosecutions in a manner that is equitable, objective and independent, while protecting the rights of every individual; and contributing to the change necessary to support a criminal justice system that is fair to all.

To learn more about the PPSC’s guiding mission and values, visit: https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/mis-mis.html.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one position on a temporary basis.

However, a list of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates could be established from this process to fill future vacancies.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "‎‏‏‎ ‎✏️ Why us? Why you? Please tell us why you want to complete your articling placement with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada and why you are the ideal candidate. It is your chance to showcase any relevant work or volunteer experience, school or community involvement, or academic, professional or personal accomplishments."

Note that the cover letter will be used as a source of information to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

You must send your most recent official law school transcript by email to: and . If we do not receive your transcript by the deadline, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

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

EDUCATION
• Hold a Bachelor of Law Degree by December 31, 2025.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EDUCATION
• Diploma or certificate (college or university) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a law-related field.
• Second or third cycle diploma obtained or in progress from a recognized post-secondary institution in a law-related field.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience of paid and/or volunteer work in criminal and penal law.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence. Note: the licence class must, at a minimum, authorize the driver to drive a car, van or small truck, on all roads and highways without an accompanying driver.
• 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.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBB/CBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• General knowledge of criminal 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)
• Judgment (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 coaching and mentoring, influencing others and teamwork)

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
• The PPSC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. We encourage candidates belonging to one or more of the following equity groups to self-declare: Indigenous peoples, persons living with a disability, members of a visible minority group, and women. Applications from those who self-declare as belonging to one of these groups could be considered first. They could also be given preference at the hiring stage.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

• Security: Enhanced Reliability and Secret
• The candidate must be admissible to article in accordance with l’École du Barreau du Québec at the latest on December 31, 2025, and during the articling period.

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 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.

Information on the preference to veterans

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