Crown Prosecutor

Job Information

Job Title: Crown Prosecutor

Job Requisition ID: 61017

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: December 05, 2024

Classification: Crown Prosecutor 1 and 2

Salary: CP1: $3,742.51 to $4,714.48 bi-weekly ($97,679 - $123,047/year)

CP2: $5,303.39 to $6,567.57 bi-weekly ( 138,418 - $171,413/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx .

The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. To follow this link find out more about our department https://www.alberta.ca/justice-and-solicitor-general.aspx .

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes persons charged with Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statute offences. The ACPS promotes safe communities by vigorously prosecuting cases involving serious and violent crime and working with individuals and organizations in the community to identify and implement improved and alternative approaches to the administration of criminal justice. In addition, the ACPS develops criminal law policy for the province and supports criminal law consultation with other levels of government.

Information regarding the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) can be found by visiting our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-crown-prosecution-service.aspx .

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a great opportunity to provide support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service has opportunities available for Crown Prosecutor positions within the Bail unit.

Your Duties Include

• Acting as counsel at first instance bail hearings before the Hearing Office:
• Reviewing and screening files for positions on bail, bail revocation, detention, missing information and accompanying supplementary orders.
• Reviewing documentary evidence, advising police on required information/documents and replacement charges.
• Conducting bail applications and making appropriate bail related applications before Justices of the Peace (virtually)
• Working as part of a team of prosecutors bringing accused individuals before the Justice of the Peace for a meaningful appearance as soon as possible but with a common goal of no later than 24 hours after arrest.
• Applying Decisions to Prosecute Guideline as appropriate.
• Conducting resolution discussions, recommending of pleas and conducting sentencings of matters within the jurisdiction of a Justice of the Peace where appropriate.
• Documenting positions, delays, applications, and outcomes.
• Following up with stakeholders when issues arise.
• Conducting legal research, writing and presentation.
• Preparing recommendations for bail review or extraordinary remedies (writs) where warranted.
• Timely reporting of issues to the Team Lead, Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Chief Prosecutor.
• Advising investigating agencies of results where required.
• Appearing in court.
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

• Agility – Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
• Drive for Results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them- Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
• Develop Self and Others – Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks – Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking - Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other area.
• Creative Problem Solving – Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)
  
  

Crown Prosecutor 1 0- 3 years related experience

Crown Prosecutor 2 4-12 years related experience

• An active member or eligible for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Good knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and processes specifically relating to Bail.
  
  

Assets

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Weslaw and CanLii would be considered an Asset.

For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.

Notes

This competition will be used to recruit more than one position

This job has a shift rotation of 3 days, 3 evenings and 3 days off.

Morning Shift 8am- 4 pm

Evening Shift 4pm-Midnight

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca .
• Pension plans:
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits .
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives .
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen

at [email protected] .