Statement of Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment - Quebec Region

2015 - Articling Student (LA-01 Articling)

Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Quebec Regional Office

Type of Advertisement: Determinate

Number of Positions: 2 positions

Essential Qualifications

Education

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

Knowledge

General knowledge of the law.

Abilities/skills and Personal Suitability

• 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 coaching and mentoring, influencing others and teamwork)

Official Language Proficiency

• Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC
• Bilingual Imperative CBB/CBB

Asset qualification

Good cumulative grade point average in courses pursued for law degree and an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. The selection of the candidates chosen for an interview will be based on these elements.

Operational Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.
• Requirement to travel which may include assignments on short notice and for extended periods.
• Requirement to work overtime, including weekends and holidays.

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, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

Condition(s) of Employment

• Reliability and Security: Secret
• Must be a student member of the Quebec Bar at the time of appointment. The candidate must be admissible to article in accordance with the École du Barreau du Québec at the latest on December 31st, 2015. (The articles aimed by this recruitment will take place in 2015. However, it is possible that they may start before, due to operational needs, and if the students are available.
• All conditions of employment must be met and maintained by applicants throughout their tenure in the position.