Work Opportunities at the
Public Prosecution Service of Canada

General Information

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The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) was created in December 2006 to prosecute offences under federal law.

We have offices across Canada with our headquarters located in Ottawa.

Role

We provide prosecutorial advice to law enforcement agencies and prosecute matters that are within the jurisdiction of the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of the Crown.

We are responsible for prosecuting offences under more than 50 federal statutes, including drug offences, organized crime offences, war crimes and crimes against humanity, terrorism offences, proceeds of crime offences, economic crime and offences to protect the environment, natural resources and social health.

The PPSC also prosecutes all Criminal Code offences in the territories.

Exciting Career Opportunities

If you enjoy intellectual challenge, courtroom drama and contributing to a safer Canada, we offer career opportunities for:

• Federal Prosecutors
• Paralegals
• Legal Assistants

or come and join the dedicated team of business professionals in the areas of financial services, human resources, administration services, communications and information management and technology, who also play a vital role in the administration of justice.

We have a confident team of professionals who work together to make the PPSC a world-class prosecuting authority.

We seek individuals who are engaged, willing to take full advantage of the variety of opportunities offered and who want an exciting and meaningful career.

How You Will Benefit From Being a PPSC Employee:

• Challenging and rewarding career
• Diverse work opportunities
• Safeguarding the rights of all those who come into contact with the criminal justice system
• Career and personal development opportunities through training, learning and mentoring
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Being part of an open, diverse, multicultural and multilingual organization that values respect, collegiality, sharing and recognition
• Comprehensive benefits package

Be our Best and Brightest

It takes a special kind of person to meet our high standards in advocating justice. If you are willing to assist to ensure a more effective and accountable prosecution service and are interested in taking on challenging work, come and make a difference in Canadian lives every day.

Realize your full career potential at PPSC.

To view and apply for job postings for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, please visit www.jobs.gc.ca.