Work environment
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization that prosecutes federal offences. We offer career opportunities for prosecutors, paralegals, legal assistants, and a wide range of business professionals. Our organization consists of approximately 1000 employees in regional offices across the country.
Our updated Mission and Values reflect a strong commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Equity and Inclusion. We recognize the impact of systemic discrimination and are working to support a fairer justice system for all, particularly Indigenous and racialized communities.
At the PPSC, every employee contributes to a workplace where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Through our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) structure, employees can engage with one of five National Councils for Employees: Persons living with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Black Persons, Indigenous Peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+.
The articling placement will be located at 200 René-Lévesque Blvd. West in Montreal. Although note that we also have an office in Quebec City, at 925 rue de l'Aéroport, on the premises of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment. Quebec Regional Office (QRO) prosecutors and agents conduct federal prosecutions in all judicial districts of Quebec, except Gatineau, Pontiac and Labelle.
QRO prosecutors are primarily involved in major prosecutions, including those relating to organized crime (particularly drugs and money laundering), economic crime, national and border security, anti-corruption, capital market fraud, and regulatory statutes such as the Fisheries Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and many others.
During your articling placement, you will receive personalized support from your Articling Principal, who will answer your questions and provide you with the tools you need to meet your objectives. The entire QRO team is committed to providing you with a collaborative work environment in which you can develop and flourish.
