Judges
Judges adjudicate civil and criminal cases and administer justice in courts of law.
Undetermined
Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
NL, PE, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Preside over courts of law, interpret and enforce rules of procedure and make rulings regarding the admissibility of evidence
- Instruct the jury on laws that are applicable to the case
- Weigh and consider evidence in non-jury trials and decide legal guilt or innocence or degree of liability of the accused or defendant
- Pass sentence on persons convicted in criminal cases and determine damages or other appropriate remedy in civil cases
- Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses
- Determine custody of children between contesting parents and other guardians
- Enforce court orders for access or support
- Supervise other judges and court officers.
Qualifications
- checkExtensive experience as a lawyer or as a professor of law with continuous membership in the bar association is usually required.
- checkMembership in good standing with a provincial or territorial law society or bar association is required.
- checkJudges are appointed by federal or provincial cabinets.
- checkThose appointed to more senior positions in a court, such as chief justice, usually have experience as judges in that court.
Market Outlook by Province
Immigration Pathways
TEER 1 occupations typically require a university degree and qualify for Express Entry. These are high-priority for STEM and healthcare category draws.
Express Entry (FSW)
Provincial Nominee Programs
Category-Based Draws
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Government of Alberta | Alberta.ca
3 active roles · Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
3 active roles · Victoria, BC · Vancouver, BC
Government of Nova Scotia
2 active roles · Halifax, NS
EY
2 active roles · Montreal, QC · Vancouver, BC
Government of Alberta
1 active role · Edmonton, AB
Ray of Hope
1 active role · Petersburg/Kitchener, ON
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Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving
to weigh and consider evidence in non-jury trials to decide legal guilt, innocence and degree of liability of all parties
Oral Communication: Active Listening
to closely listen to the arguments and evidence presented by all parties to interpret the underlying implications on other components
Deductive Reasoning
to apply legal principles or precedents to the specific facts of a case to reach well-reasoned conclusions
Verbal Ability
to communicate complex legal concepts and rulings clearly to all parties involved, including litigants, lawyers and juries
Attention to Detail
to carefully examine all the facts, evidence and legal arguments presented in a case to ensure decisions are based on a thorough and accurate understanding of the case
Knowledge in Law
to understand legal principles and precedents set to ensure interpretations and legal actions are valid and protect the rights of all parties involved
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