Crown Prosecutor, Bails

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 an opportunity available for a Crown Prosecutor position 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

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.

• 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.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Systems Thinking - Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipate changes in own area based on activities in other areas.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
• Active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Legal work experience:
  • Crown Prosecutor 1: 0 - 4 years
  • Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years
• Prior experience conducting bail hearings
• Good knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and processes specifically relating to bail.

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

Assets:

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

Please ensure that you include a cover letter with your application that references JR 88316, Crown Prosecutor, Bails.

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

Notes

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

• Morning Shift: 8am-4pm
• Evening Shift: 4pm-Midnight

Please Note:

• There is one full-time temporary position available until October 4, 2027.
• This position can be located in:
  • • Edmonton: will work out of the John E. Brownlee Building.
    • Calgary: will work out of the John J Bowlen Building
• This competition may also be used to fill future permanent and temporary positions at the same or lower classifications in the Bails Office or elsewhere in the ACPS.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• 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 we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.