Judicial Assistant (Legal Assistant) (Inventory)

Overview

Reference number : CAJ25J-023539-000170

Selection process number : 25-CAJ-EA-384

Courts Administration Service

Locations : Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Hamilton (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Montréal Island (Québec)

Salary : $73,798 to $79,511

Closing date : 26 November 2025 – 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply

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

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We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free work environment starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information related to accommodation is confidential.

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.

If you are unable to apply online and need to be accommodated, please contact the e-mail referenced below under “Contact Information”.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. We will not respond to unsolicited inquiries or direct questions outside of the Public Service Resourcing System.

Work environment

CAS is a distinctive organization in the Government of Canada that serves to support access to justice nationwide, and facilitate coordination and support among the four courts; serving the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court and the Tax Court of Canada.

• The general purposes set out for the organization include facilitating coordination and cooperation among the four courts for effective and efficient administrative services;
• Enhancing judicial independence by placing administrative services at arm’s length from the Government of Canada and affirming the roles of chief justices and judges;
• Enhancing accountability for the use of public money in support of court administration while safeguarding judicial independence.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Courts Administration Service. Candidates may be evaluated further for specific opportunities on qualifications deemed necessary, whether or not these qualifications are listed in the advertisement.

Positions to be filled

Number to be determined

Information you must provide

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education

Successful completion of a post-secondary program, certificate, or diploma relevant to the position, such as paralegal studies or legal studies, OR an acceptable combination of education, training, or experience relevant to the position.

Note : if educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates / diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards.

Experience

Experience working in a judicial or quasi-judicial or legal environment.

Definitions

Other qualifications

Explain how you meet the following (if applicable) :

Assessment and language

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential) :

Abilities : edit and proofread legal documents; plan, establish priorities and meet deadlines; communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Competencies : adaptability, attention to detail, initiative, judgment, working effectively with others, reliability.

Other information

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents; in Nunavut, Nunavut Inuit may be preferred.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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