Careers
Justice employees are part of a proud tradition of providing legal services, advice and support to the Government of Canada that dates back over 150 years.
With a diverse and dedicated workforce of over 5,000 employees from coast to coast, the Department of Justice is involved in virtually every area of law across the country and within over 40 federal departments and agencies. We are responsible for all litigation by or against the Government and support the Attorney General as the Chief Law Officer of the Crown.
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About Justice
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What we offer
Learn about the culture and benefits to working here
Justice Canada is hiring, come work with us!
Apply nowLegal careers
Find out more about law-related career paths for counsels, lawyers, notaries, paralegals, and legal assistants
Articling and law student opportunities
Our Legal Excellence Program provides opportunities to develop the essential knowledge, skills and experience for practicing law
Agent Affairs Program
Apply to our Agent Affairs Program and provide legal advisory, real estate or litigation services to the federal government
Other career paths at Justice
While our counsels, lawyers, notaries, paralegals and legal assistants form a large part of our workforce, the Department of Justice also relies on the invaluable work of dedicated professionals from the following fields:
- Administration
- Policy and programs
- Communications
- Finance
- Human resources
- Information technology
- Research and statistics
- Security
- Procurement
- Research and library services
- Social sciences
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Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs
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Wellness, inclusion and diversity
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Values and ethics of the public service
Employment equity, official languages, accommodation
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