Crown Prosecutor

Role Responsibilities

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

Some of duties will include:
•    Acting as counsel at first instance bail hearings before the Hearing Office.
•    Quickly and efficiently reviewing and screening files for positions on bail, bail revocation, detention, missing information and accompanying supplementary orders.
•    Quickly and efficiently 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 and making appropriate submissions on release or detention.

APS Competencies

•    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. Anticipate changes in own area based on activities in other areas.
•    Creative Problem Solving – Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.

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

Qualifications

•    Crown Prosecutor 1:  0 - 4 years of legal experience is required.
     Crown Prosecutor 2:  a minimum of 4 years of legal experience is required.
•    A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), with at least 8 months of related experience.
•    An active member or eligible for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
•    Prior experience conducting bail hearings.
•    Good knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and processes specifically relating to bail.
•    Provide a cover letter addressed to this bails position.  

Assets:
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
•    Proficiency with Adobe, Westlaw and CanLII.
•    Current criminal law understanding & experience.
•    High attention to detail.
•    Ability to work quickly in high pressure environment.
•    Ability to work as part of a team.

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

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Shifts: This job has a shift rotation of 3 days, 3 evenings and 3 days off.
Day Shift:  8 am - 4 pm
Evening Shift:  4 pm - Midnight

This competition will be used to fill future similar or lower classified positions.

•    Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
•    (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 - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.