At the request of the Attorney General and in accordance with the Justices of the Peace Act, the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee (JPAAC) invites applications for vacant Justice of the Peace positions in the Province of Ontario in the following court locations:
- Barrie (1)
- Chatham (2)
- Dryden (1)
- Fort Frances (1)
- Kenora (1)
- Kenora (Indigenous-1)
- Kitchener (Indigenous-1)
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- London (Indigenous-1)
- Newmarket (2)
- Newmarket (Bilingual-1)
- Ottawa (Bilingual-2)
- Sault Ste. Marie (1)
- Sudbury (Bilingual-1)
- Sudbury (Indigenous-1)
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- Thunder Bay (1)
- Thunder Bay (Indigenous-1)
- Timmins (2)
- Timmins (Bilingual-1)
- Toronto (2)
- Toronto (Indigenous-2)
- Windsor (1)
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A justice of the peace is an independent judicial officer who presides in court over various proceedings under federal and provincial statutes. This is a full-time appointment that requires travel within the province.
The Judiciary of the Ontario Court of Justice should reflect the diversity of the population it serves. Applications from persons belonging to diverse groups are encouraged. Bilingual and Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
JPAAC is pleased to announce an upcoming Microsoft Teams Live Event on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST to support prospective applicants in successfully navigating the application process.
This event will feature a screening of the newly recorded 2026 webinar JPAAC Presents: Justice of the Peace Ontario - What Makes a Strong Candidate?, followed by a live Q & A session with Nicholas Charitsis, Chair of JPAAC. Attendees will be invited to submit questions through Slido.
We look forward to your participation on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST. To access the event, please click JPAAC Webinar 2026.
Before attending the 2026 Teams Live Event, you are encouraged to also watch the 2024 and 2025 webinars for valuable insights about the role of JPAAC, the application process and the justice of the peace position. The recordings, slide decks, and transcripts are available on JPAAC’s website .
To apply for an appointment as a justice of the peace, refer to the current application form and instructions for completion and submission.
This website also provides information about the advertised vacancies, the JPAAC process and the role of the justice of the peace in Ontario. Applicants should also review the JPAAC Frequently Asked Questions. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Late applications will NOT be accepted.
To be informed of further vacancies, please register at: Subscribe to Vacancy Notifications (via e-mail)
