Administrative Clerk
Public Prosecution Service of Canada · Yellowknife · CR05 · Open to the public
Open May 15 to May 25, 2026
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- Employment equity groups
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- 76 people
- Canadian citizens
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Employment equity
Women
48 · 46%
Visible minorities
50 · 48%
Indigenous peoples
Unknown
Persons with disabilities
6 · 6%
Language
English
99 · 94%
French
6 · 6%
Status
Citizens
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Not citizensIncludes permanent residents
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Administrative Clerk
Public Prosecution Service of Canada - Northwest Territories Regional Office
Closing date: May 25, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
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Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
Reference number
PPD26J-014023-001036
PPD26J-014023-001036
Selection process number
2026-PPD-EA-NT-160831
2026-PPD-EA-NT-160831
Location
Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)
Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)
Salary
$62,533 to $67,699 - plus Isolated Post Allowances
$62,533 to $67,699 - plus Isolated Post Allowances
Level
CR-05
CR-05
Who can apply
Persons residing within a 500 kilometre radius of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and employees of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) whose substantive positions are located in Whitehorse (Yukon) or in Iqaluit (Nunavut).
Persons residing within a 500 kilometre radius of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and employees of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) whose substantive positions are located in Whitehorse (Yukon) or in Iqaluit (Nunavut).
For further information on the organization, please visit Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
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- About the position
- Conditions of employment
- Operational Requirements
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- You may need (asset qualifications)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to apply
- Additional links
- Hiring organization contact
About the position
Work environment
The Department:The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization of approximately 1,000 employees across Canada, dedicated to prosecuting federal offences. We offer meaningful career opportunities for legal and business professionals.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+.We’ve also modernized our Decision to Prosecute test to help prosecutors recognize and address bias and systemic factors, ensuring decisions reflect both legal standards and the broader public interest.Learn more about our mission and values: https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/mis-mis.html.
The Department:The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization of approximately 1,000 employees across Canada, dedicated to prosecuting federal offences. We offer meaningful career opportunities for legal and business professionals.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+.We’ve also modernized our Decision to Prosecute test to help prosecutors recognize and address bias and systemic factors, ensuring decisions reflect both legal standards and the broader public interest.Learn more about our mission and values: https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/mis-mis.html.
Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one (1) position for a one (1) year period.The results of this staffing process may also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (e.g. indeterminate, term).
The immediate need is to staff one (1) position for a one (1) year period.The results of this staffing process may also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (e.g. indeterminate, term).
Positions to be filled
1
1
Important messages
Additional benefits of working in the with the NWT Regional Office:1) Northern Allowance - in addition to your base salary to offset the costs of living in Yellowknife.
2) Vacation Travel Assistance - paid travel outside the territory once a year. The amount allocated varies.
3) Room for growth in our organization.
4) Training opportunities.
Additional benefits of working in the with the NWT Regional Office:1) Northern Allowance - in addition to your base salary to offset the costs of living in Yellowknife.
2) Vacation Travel Assistance - paid travel outside the territory once a year. The amount allocated varies.
3) Room for growth in our organization.
4) Training opportunities.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Enhanced
Learn more about security screening process.
Medical clearance
Operational Requirements
Operational requirement:
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
- Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Competencies:
- Thinking things through (reasoning and judgement)
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Communication (written and oral)
- Thinking things through (reasoning and judgement)
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Communication (written and oral)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset Qualification - Education:
- Successful completion of an office administration program.
- Successful completion of an office administration program.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Asset Qualifications - Experience:
- Professional experience in an administrative role.
- Experience working in a Northern environment.
- Experience working in a legal environment.
- Experience maintaining a tracking or follow-up system.
- Experience in preparing financial documents.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, particularly in Indigenous communities.
- Professional experience in an administrative role.
- Experience working in a Northern environment.
- Experience working in a legal environment.
- Experience maintaining a tracking or follow-up system.
- Experience in preparing financial documents.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, particularly in Indigenous communities.
Organizational Needs:
The PPSC is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. We believe that a broad range of perspectives encourages effective prosecution and cultivates trust in our communities. Through intentional screening, assessment, and/or selection that may first consider candidates who self-declare as members of the following groups, we aim to address the historical underrepresentation of Black people, Indigenous persons*, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community**, persons with disabilities, racialized persons*, and/or women in the PPSC and the Public Service.*Please note that in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form Indigenous persons are currently designated as Aboriginal peoples and racialized persons are designated as Visible minorities.
**Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.
The PPSC is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. We believe that a broad range of perspectives encourages effective prosecution and cultivates trust in our communities. Through intentional screening, assessment, and/or selection that may first consider candidates who self-declare as members of the following groups, we aim to address the historical underrepresentation of Black people, Indigenous persons*, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community**, persons with disabilities, racialized persons*, and/or women in the PPSC and the Public Service.*Please note that in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form Indigenous persons are currently designated as Aboriginal peoples and racialized persons are designated as Visible minorities.
**Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.
Our commitment
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The PPSC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the Canadian population. We foster an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including Black people, Indigenous persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities and racialized persons.Accessibility:
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring an inclusive hiring process. If you require—or think you may require—accommodations at any stage, please contact us using the contact information below. We take a “Yes, by default” approach to accessibility and will work with you to meet your individual needs while maintaining fair assessment standards. All requests are confidential, and your privacy will be respected.
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 apply.
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.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide- Your résumé
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Stacey Lacroix-Sauve - Senior Human Resources AdvisorEmail address:
Name: Denise Tremblay - Human Resources Assistant
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