Counsel

About the position

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.
Please note applications will be pulled/considered on the following dates:

First pull: October 13, 2026
Second pull: February 15, 2027
Third pull: June 14, 2027
Final pull/Poster closes: September 24, 2027

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment
Reliability, Secret, or Top Secret security clearance (depending on position or as required).
Remain a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia.

Operational Requirements

Willing and able to work extended hours including weekends.
Willing and able to travel, as required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Occupational Certification
Eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Chambre des notaires du Québec

Experience
Experience providing legal services as counsel or through the completion of experiential training recognized and required by the law society to be called to the bar (for example: articling, clerking, Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC), Law Practice Program (LPP), etc.).

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge
Knowledge of relevant case law (i.e. recent changes and prominent cases) related to the position(s) being staffed.

Competencies
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities
Oral communication
Written communication
Ability to identify legal issues and recommend solutions.
Ability to demonstrate judgment in seeking guidance on more complex issues.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Experience working in one or more of the following areas: civil litigation, criminal law, Aboriginal law, Immigration law, tort law, constitutional law, administrative law

Organizational Needs:
The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+**/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.

* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act. ** 2SLGBTQIA+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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
• Contact information for 3 references

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: BCRO Staffing
Email address: [email protected]

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