Message from the Deputy Minister

Welcome to the Department of Justice Recruitment site.

Justice employees are part of a proud tradition of providing legal services and advice to government that dates back more than 140 years. The work we do is complex, meaningful and rewarding.

We have a diverse and dedicated workforce of close to 5,000 employees from coast to coast to coast. While our lawyers, notaries and paralegals form a large part of the Department, we have many employees working in various fields including:

• policy and programs
• litigation and legislation
• communications
• finance and human resources
• information technology
• social sciences
• research and statistics

Justice Canada is involved in virtually every area of law, across the country, and within some 40 federal departments and agencies. We are responsible for all litigation by or against the government, and support the Attorney General as the Chief Law Officer of the Crown.

The Department of Justice can offer you a rewarding career, where you are part of a team working to ensure that Canada has an accessible, efficient and fair system of justice. No matter what your expertise, you will benefit from Justice Canada's supportive atmosphere, its emphasis on training and mentoring, and the ability to balance the personal and professional aspects of your life.

I invite you to consult this Web site and find out what working for Canada's Department of Justice is all about.

William F. Pentney
Deputy Minister