INTERN - An intern at the Bar

Ministry or organization: Commissioner for Police Ethics

Number of positions to be filled: 1

Employment status: Internship

General information

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INTERN – An intern at the Bar

Work address: 2535 Laurier Blvd, Suite 1.06, Quebec (Quebec) G1V 5C5

Alternative work address: 2050 De Bleury St, Suite 7.50, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 2J5

Internship session: Fall 2026

Internship duration: September 1, 2026 to February 17, 2027

Dates may be flexible according to those planned by the educational institution.

The duration of the internship cannot exceed that planned in the study program.

Schedule: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Work arrangement: Hybrid (remote work and in-person according to government policy)

Application period: July 18 to 31, 2026, by 11:59 PM

Commissioner for Police Ethics (COMDP): Legal Services Department (DSJ).

About us: Under the immediate supervision of his or her internship supervisor and the Director of Legal Services, the intern will assist the Commissioner for Police Ethics' team, represent the Commissioner before courts under the supervision of the internship supervisor. His or her role is that of a prosecutor (analogous to the syndic of a professional order). Additionally, he or she may be called upon to conduct jurisprudential research and write procedural acts under the supervision of the internship supervisor or a rejection project when the complaint does not lead to a citation. He or she may also be called upon to perform other tasks to acquire the knowledge necessary for the development of his or her professional skills, to the benefit of the organization.

What you can expect on a daily basis

• Prepare hearing files;
• Prepare a strategy or negotiation plan;
• Analyze files;
• Write procedural acts, decision projects, and various legal documents;
• Make representations before the Police Ethics Administrative Tribunal / Quebec Court under the supervision of the internship supervisor.

Salary scale: For remuneration purposes only, the tasks related to the internship are paired with the 115-00 employment class (lawyer or notary) and the minimum hourly rate is $37.52. A 6.5% surcharge is added to this rate to compensate for certain social benefits.

Finally, it is possible that at the end of your studies and under certain conditions, you may participate in a particular selection process to access a regular or occasional job.

Desired profile and application requirements

Here are some elements we are looking for

• Possess good writing skills;
• Demonstrate judgment and discernment, show a marked interest in the profession, and demonstrate effectiveness in your communications, both verbal and written;
• Passing the Bar exams in Quebec is a condition of admissibility.

Requirements to meet for your internship

• In addition to matching the above profile, the person must:
• Be enrolled in a study program recognized by the Minister of Education or the Minister of Higher Education in an educational institution located in Quebec or elsewhere or be enrolled in a study program recognized by the competent authority in the place where you are pursuing your studies and be domiciled in Quebec.

University level: Law

• Be legally authorized to work in Canada;
• Have appropriate knowledge of French for the duties of the position.

Do not forget that employment is conditional upon the results of a security check.

Before submitting your application, make sure with your educational institution that this internship is in line with the requirements and objectives of your study program and that an internship agreement can be concluded. The modalities of the internship are determined by this agreement.

Ready to take action?

Submit your application online during the following registration period: July 18 to 31, 2026, by 11:59 PM.

To submit your application:

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• Save your file and click on the "Submit" button to confirm your registration in the allocation process.

At the end of the processing of your application, it is possible that this offer will no longer be accessible in your online file. Therefore, we suggest that you keep a copy of this offer for future reference.

Attention!

• No applications or resumes submitted by email will be accepted;
• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• Some useful tips for your application:

It is important to provide a complete and detailed application file. Make sure to complete:

• Your contact information;
• The list of your degrees obtained and your current studies;
• Your work experience.

Why is this important? Because it is thanks to this information that our team makes the selection of candidates who will proceed to the next stage of the allocation process.

This or these positions are to be filled in the following cities: Quebec and Montreal

Information on the selection process: recrutement.rh@msp.gouv.qc.ca

Information on the internship:

Mr. Michel Desgroseilliers, interim commissioner and director of legal services, ...

Ms. Alexandrine Fontaine-Tardif, internship supervisor, ...

Need support with online registration?

If you are experiencing difficulties with online registration or believe it necessary to make changes to your form during the registration period, you can contact the Allocation Assistance Center for the Quebec region at 418 528-7157, or elsewhere in Quebec, at the toll-free number 1 866 672-3460.

*The Quebec Public Service recognizes the value that diversity brings to workplaces and implements various equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives for all employees. It also applies measures for equal employment opportunities for members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, Indigenous people, and women.*

Work location address(es)

• 2050 De Bleury St, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, G1V4M3
• 2535 Laurier Blvd, Quebec, Quebec, Canada, G1V4M3
• Administrative region
• Capitale-Nationale
• Montreal
• Employment domain
• Justice and public protection
• Employment category: Professional jobs
• Body - Employment class: 115.01 - Lawyer and notary
• Complexity level: Standard
• Availability: Week
• Schedule: Day
• Number of hours per week: 35 hours
• Application deadline: July 31, 2026