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 including 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.
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 Denise Tremblay by email at .
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
As a Legal Assistant at the PPSC, you will be exposed to various areas of criminal law, such as, drug prosecutions, organized crime, and regulatory offences. You will work in dynamic teams consisting of Team Leaders, Counsel, and Paralegals all working towards common goals.
This is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience working with prosecutors within the overall context of large, complex criminal prosecutions.
The Department:
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.
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.
Every PPSC employee has a role to play in creating a work environment where every person can bring their whole self to work and feel valued and empowered to contribute. Being informed and influenced by our diverse employees helps change the heart and conscience of the PPSC. As part of the larger PPSC Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) governance structure, you can join one of five National Councils for Employees: Persons living with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Black Persons, Indigenous Peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+.
The Team:
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) has offices located in Saskatoon and Regina. As a legal assistant, you will have the opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment working with lawyers, paralegals and administrative staff. PPSC is responsible for federal prosecutions throughout the province which includes drugs, organized crime, money laundering, proceeds of crime, economic crime, and regulatory offences.
This process is anticipatory. A list of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates will be established from this process to fill positions in the Saskatoon and Regina offices for the Saskatchewan Region, with varying durations (term, indeterminate) and security requirements depending on the position to be filled. Therefore, we encourage all individuals in the area of selection who are seeking this type of opportunity to apply.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Education:
- A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Asset Qualifications - Education:
- Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in a law related field (already obtained OR obtained before appointment) or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Possession of a legal secretarial certificate or diploma (already obtained OR obtained before appointment).
Asset Qualifications - Experience:
- Experience in preparing cases for litigation.
- Experience providing support to counsel.
- Experience working in a Crown Prosecutor’s Office.
- Experience in dealing with legal correspondence and legal files.
- Experience in reviewing, formatting and processing a variety of legal and non-legal documents.
- Experience working with an electronic information management system (such as iCase, GC DOCS, etc.).
- Experience working in a legal environment.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, particularly in Indigenous communities.
- Experience using an electronic travel management system (Travel Amex) and coordinating travel.
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.
Operational Requirement:
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings and weekends based on operational needs.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Competencies:
- Potential to Learn
- Attention to Detail
- Thinking Things Through
- Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented
- Working Effectively with Others
- Demonstrate Integrity and Respect
- Communicate Effectively with Others
Ability:
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (such as Word, Outlook, Excel, or PowerPoint).
Asset Qualifications - Knowledge:
- Knowledge of legal research methods and practices.
- Knowledge of Legal Terminology.
- Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability & Secret
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 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.