Counsel at Government of Canada

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada – Department of Justice Canada – National Litigation Sector – British Columbia Regional Office (Vancouver, BC, Canada) seeks a Counsel for a full-time, on-site position. Closing date: 2027-09-24. Location: Vancouver, BC.

Salary: $93,262 to $128,628 CAD per year. Applicants must meet bar membership requirements, be eligible for security clearance, and may be required to travel or work extended hours.

Qualifications

• Membership eligibility for bar of a Canadian province or Quebec.
• Experience providing legal services as counsel or through practical training recognized by the law society.
• Knowledge of relevant case law related to the position.
• Integrity, respect, teamwork, initiative.

Job description

Counsel

Government of Canada – Department of Justice Canada – National Litigation Sector – British Columbia Regional Office (Vancouver, BC, Canada). This full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Reference number: JUS26J-009721-000182; Selection process number: 2026-JUS-EA-522314.

• Salary: $93,262 to $128,628.
• Level: LP-01.
• Closing date: September 24, 2027 – 23:59, Pacific Time.
• Location: Vancouver (British Columbia).
• Contract type: Full time.
• Work environment: On site.

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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 . 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.

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