Counsel Public Prosecution Service of Canada - Quebec Regional Office Closing date: December 31, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time Reference number PPD26J-055795-000612 Selection process number 2026-PPD-EA-QC-26270273 Location Montral Island(Qubec), Qubec(Qubec) Salary $130,382 to $206,386 Level LP-02 Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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On this page About the position Duties The Quebec Regional Office (QRO) is located at 200 Ren-Lvesque Boulevard West in Montral.

We also have an office in Qubec at 925 de l''Aroport Street, located in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment. QRO prosecutors conduct federal prosecutions in all judicial districts of Quebec except Gatineau, Pontiac and Labelle.QRO prosecutors are primarily involved in major prosecutions, including organized crime (particularly drug 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.

Work environment The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization of approximately 1,000 employees across Canada, dedicated to prosecuting federal offences.

We offer meaningful career opportunities for legal and business professionals.

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Intent of the process This process may be used to staff positions within the QRO in Montral or Qubec, depending on operational requirements.

Important messages 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.

Conditions of employment - Security Clearance: Enhanced Secret Clearance, Enhanced Reliablity - Member in positive standing in the Law Society of one of the provinces or territories of Canada. - Must be a member, in good standing, of the Barreau du Quebec within 100 days of appointment. - Willingness to be assigned to other types of work at the same group and level.

Assignment of work may be made within or between the various teams of counsel within the office and will be based on operational considerations and will not require relocation of residence.

Operational Requirements - Mobility:



Possession of a valid drivers licence that authorizes the holder to independently operate a passenger-class vehicle. - Travel: sometimes on short notice and for extended periods. - Overtime: including evenings and weekends.

You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION: - Eligibility for membership in the Barreau du Qubec.ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: - Experience* conducting criminal or penal litigation. *Refers to having practical, hands-on experience to work independently.

Applied / assessed at a later date COMPETENCIES: - Specialized Legal Skills and Knowledge - Professionalism - Judgement - Practice Management - Communication - Working Effectively with Others - Resiliency and Courage - Equity and Inclusivity Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC, CBB/CBB Learn more about .

You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date ASSET EXPERIENCE: - Experience providing advice in the context of complex investigations or prosecutions, including cases involving a high volume of information and significant disclosure obligations. - Experience in the conduct of Charter litigation (including sections 8, 9 and 24 (2)) and with search warrant litigation. - Experience providing advice on investigations or conducting prosecutions under any federal regulatory statute such as: the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; the Competition Act; the Copyright Act; Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act; the Customs Act; the Excise Act; the Fisheries Act; the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; or the Income Tax Act. - Experience conducting jury trials. - Significant* experience conducting criminal or quasi-criminal litigation.*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of five (5) years of experience acquired within the last ten (10) years.ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS: - Through intentional screening, assessment, and/or selection we may first consider candidates who self-declare as members of the following groups,



as we aim to address the historical underrepresentation of Black people, Indigenous persons*, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community**, persons with disabilities, racialized persons*, and/or women in the PPSC and the Public Service.*Please note that in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form Indigenous persons are currently designated as Aboriginal peoples and racialized persons are designated as Visible minorities. **Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.

Our commitment We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring an inclusive hiring process.

If you requireor think you may requireaccommodations at any stage, please contact us using the contact information below.

We take a Yes, by default approach to accessibility and will work with you to meet your individual needs while maintaining fair assessment standards.

All requests are confidential, and your privacy will be respected.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve.

We believe that a broad range of perspectives encourages effective prosecution and cultivates trust in our communities.

Through intentional screening, assessment, and/or selection that may first consider candidates who self-declare as members of the following groups, we aim to address the historical underrepresentation of Black people, Indigenous persons*, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community**, persons with disabilities, racialized persons*, and/or women in the PPSC and the Public Service.

At the PPSC, every employee contributes to a workplace where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Through our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) structure, employees can engage with one of five National Councils for Employees: Persons living with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Black Persons, Indigenous Peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+.*Please note that in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form Indigenous persons are currently designated as Aboriginal peoples and racialized persons are designated as Visible minorities. **Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.

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