Message from the Deputy Minister

Welcome to the Department of Justice Recruitment site, and thank you for considering us as a career choice.

If you want to use your expertise to benefit Canadians – whether in law or in other specialties – our Department offers you an unparalleled chance to become part of a tradition of upholding Canadian values that dates back more than 140 years.

As the law firm of the Government of Canada, the Department of Justice is involved in virtually every area of law, in every region of the country, as well as within some 20 federal departments and agencies. We engage with the world through our involvement with international law, and our specialists in legislative drafting and policy development are helping shape Canada’s justice system. We also offer opportunities for you to join the Justice team in fields such as finance, human resources and communications.

No matter where your career interests lie, you will benefit from Justice’s supportive atmosphere that encourages skills development through mentoring, as well as our commitment to a diverse workforce and the ability to balance the personal and professional aspects of your life.

I hope you will find the information on this site helpful in your career explorations, and I wish you the best of luck in your endeavours.

John H. Sims
Deputy Minister, Department of Justice