Join Our Team in Whitehorse Yukon! Administrative Opportunities

About the position

Duties
The CR-04 and AS-01 support staff at the Yukon Regional Office work closely with prosecutors and paralegals to provide file management and litigation support on criminal prosecution files.

Additional benefits to working in the North:1) Allowances under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive - in addition to your base salary to offset the costs of living in the North.
2) Relocation assistance.
3) Vacation Travel Assistance - paid travel outside the territory once a year. The amount allocated varies.
4) Training opportunities.

Work environment
English: The Department:

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.Our updated Mission and Values reflect a strong commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Equity and Inclusion. We recognize the impact of systemic discrimination and are working to support a fairer justice system for all, particularly Indigenous and racialized communities.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+.We’ve also modernized our Decision to Prosecute test to help prosecutors recognize and address bias and systemic factors, ensuring decisions reflect both legal standards and the broader public interest.Learn more about our mission and values: https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/mis-mis.html.

Intent of the process
This process is anticipatory. A list of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates will be established from this process to staff positions in Whitehorse (Yukon) with varying tenures.

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability
- Medical Clearance

Operational Requirements

Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings and weekends based on operational needs.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:

CR-04:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.AS-01:
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.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Competencies:

CR-04 and AS-01:
Attention to detail
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Working effectively with others.
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Communicate Effectively with OthersAS-01 only:
Potential to learn

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Qualifications:

The following criteria may be evaluated during the hiring process. Please ensure your application clearly indicates whether you meet any of these qualifications:Experience working in a Northern environment.
Experience working in a legal environment.
Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, particularly in Indigenous communities.
Experience maintaining a tracking or follow-up system.

Organizational Needs:
The 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.
*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

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

The PPSC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the Canadian population. We foster an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including Black people, Indigenous persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities and racialized persons.Accessibility:
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring an inclusive hiring process. If you require—or think you may require—accommodations 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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

Learn about Diversity and Inclusion at the PPSC! Click here!

Hiring organization contact

Name: Stacey LaCroix-Sauve, Senior Human Resources Advisor (she/her)
Email address: [email protected]
Additional email: [email protected]

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