Criminal and Penal Proceedings Agent

Ministry or OrganizationDirector of Criminal and Penal Proceedings

Number of Positions to be Filled1

Employment StatusOccasional

Description of the Ministry or Organization

• Our Mission

The Director of Criminal and Penal Proceedings (DPCP) authorizes and directs criminal and penal proceedings before the courts on behalf of the Quebec government.

It is a public organization that exercises its powers independently of the government and political authorities. Its work is not influenced by any political, economic, police, media, or public pressure.

The DPCP accompanies victims of a crime through the judicial process while respecting the rights of accused persons. It thus contributes to protecting the population, fighting crime, and maintaining public trust in the criminal and penal justice system.

The DPCP values courage, integrity, commitment, and professionalism.

Get to know us on Quebec.ca or on our social media.

Join our team, a team serving justice!

General Information

City and Address: Montreal: 1 Notre-Dame Street East.

Work Mode: The offered position is in-person only.

Status: One (1) occasional position.

Start Date: September 2026.

Work Schedule: 35 hours per week

Your Future Work Environment:

The Bureau of Penal Affairs (BAP) is a specialized bureau within the DPCP. It brings together all specialized prosecutors in penal matters and covers most of the judicial districts in Quebec. The BAP's mission is to act as an expert advisor in provincial penal law and to authorize complaints received from various ministries and organizations. It ensures the application of the Penal Procedure Code with regard to a hundred provincial and federal laws. It also has the function of directing penal proceedings before the courts (including appeal instances) and performing the required actions throughout the judicial process.

Your Role in Our Team:

Within the team of the Director of Support for Operations at the BAP in Montreal, you will be a key player in the administrative follow-up of judicial activities by assuming the following responsibilities:

• Open penal files and prepare their filing.
• Write and submit to the court all documents required for hearings.
• Produce and submit witness summons.
• Perform appropriate follow-up for each file.
• Manage telephone and electronic communications from citizens and other parties.
• Write general correspondence.
• Review and format various judicial procedures.
• Keep the file classification system up to date and proceed with archiving when required.
• Participate in various administrative mandates.

Join Our Team and Enjoy These Benefits

• Flexible schedule and possibility to accumulate up to fourteen (14) hours per month to be used as leave (considering the needs of the office or the direction).
• Numerous annual leaves:
• + Ten (10) days of sick leave or for family responsibilities;
• + Thirteen (13) paid holidays;

+ Twenty (20) vacation days from the first year of seniority.

• Possibility to obtain continuous training to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Coaching offered by experienced employees.
• Health and disability insurance regime.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Salary

The salary scale ranges between $42,553 and $58,569.

The amounts associated with the different levels can be consulted on the website of the Treasury Board Secretariat.

The remuneration is determined based on the relevance of your years of education and experience, which are assessed in relation to the position. Therefore, it is important to detail them well in your application, which will serve as a reference.

Desired Profile and Application Procedures

Job Requirements:

Hold a high school diploma (DES) or a relevant certificate of studies whose equivalence is recognized by the competent authority.

We may consider the application of a person in the process of completing the last year of studies required to obtain the diploma.

If you do not possess the relevant education required, you can compensate each missing year of relevant education by two (2) years of relevant experience or by one (1) year of relevant education at the same or higher level as that required.

The high school diploma can be compensated by work experience, including family responsibilities.

We will consider all education completed outside of Canada if it is subject to a comparative evaluation (equivalence certificate) issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration.

You must have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a work permit issued by the competent federal authority to work in the Quebec public service.

Do you need proof of your permanent residency status or a work permit?

You can submit your application. You will need to have the legal authorization to work in Canada at the time of your appointment.

You must have appropriate knowledge of French.

Other Elements of the Desired Profile

• You easily connect with people and show empathy towards them.
• You have good knowledge of spoken and written French.
• You have good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and its applications: Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• You can demonstrate a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and proactivity.
• You have a sense of responsibility and organization.

Elementary knowledge of the judicial system's workings would be an asset.

Condition to Satisfy for the Position

Hiring is conditional upon the results of a security check.

Application Procedure

Application Period: From July 22 to July 28, 2026, at 23:59.

You must obligatorily use this form.

• Click on the button.
• Save your file.
• Click on the Submit button to confirm your registration in the selection process.

Documents supporting your application will be requested later.

It is your responsibility to provide a complete and detailed file, for example, by describing your work experiences.

At the end of the processing of your application, this job offer will no longer be accessible in your online file. We suggest you keep a copy of the offer for future reference.

No resumes or applications will be accepted if they are submitted:

• through social networks;
• by text and messaging;
• by email;
• by mail;
• by fax.

The DPCP will communicate with the selected individuals to invite them for an interview.

Information on the Selection Process

Ms. Fanie D’Amour, Talent Acquisition Technician, at fanie.damour@dpcp.gouv.qc.ca

Information on the Job

Ms. Iris Rivera, Director of Support for Operations, at iris.rivera@dpcp.gouv.qc.ca

Technical Support for

Are you having difficulties with the online application or want to modify your submitted form?

Contact the Procurement Assistance Center:

• Quebec Region: 418 528-7157
• Elsewhere in Quebec (no charge): 1 866 672-3460
• The Quebec Public Service applies equal opportunity measures for:
• Women;
• Visible and ethnic minorities;
• People with disabilities;
• Anglophones;
• Indigenous peoples.
• Work Location Address
• 1 Notre-Dame Street East, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2Y1B6
• Administrative Region
• Montreal
• Job Domain
• Justice and Public Protection
• Job Category
• Office Jobs
• Corps - Job Class
• 284.35 - Judicial Activities Agent, Entry Grade
• Availability
• Week
• Day
• 35 hours per week
• Publication End Date
• July 28, 2026