Statement of Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment - Northern Region

2012 - Articling Student, Justice Canada

Essential Qualifications

• At the time of appointment, must have a law degree from a recognized university.
• For Articling Students (not yet eligible for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada), the minimum standard is: - a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor Degree (JD).

Language Proficiency: English essential

• General knowledge of Canadian law.
• Ability to conduct legal research.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate legal problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Interpersonal relationships

Capacity to establish and maintain constructive work relations based on mutual respect and listening in a manner that helps to advance the work of the organization.

Judgment

Capacity to draw logical conclusions from facts presented or observed in a given situation.

Confidence

Capacity to present ideas, information and advice with a positive attitude, self-assurance, belief in your own abilities and acceptance of your current limitations.

Asset Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law or other related fields such as, policy, political science, science, engineering, etc.
• Possess both a common law and civil law degree.
• Experience working in a legal environment such as a law clinic, law office or legal research.
• Experience working for government (federal, provincial/territorial, municipal).
• Experience providing legal analysis to clients.
• Experience in Northern Canada.
• Experience in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated interest in any of the following: aboriginal, environmental, resource, administrative law or litigation.

Operational Requirements

• Candidates must be flexible with respect to hours of work, lunch breaks and rest periods.
• Candidates may be required to travel by air and road throughout the North.

Organizational Needs

The Department of Justice of Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society and encourages applications from candidates who are members of the following groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

Conditions of Employment

• Reliability security clearance.
• Medical Clearance.

* Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Other Information

Candidates may or may not be required to meet any or all of the asset qualifications and/or organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.