Crown Counsel - Prosecute Complex Federal Cases in North

Employment and Social Development Canada; Iqaluit, Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 93,262 - 206,386; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolated Post Allowance

Relocation assistance

Vacation Travel Assistance

Job summary

A federal legal organization in Iqaluit, Canada is seeking a Counsel to conduct criminal prosecutions for significant cases under federal law including homicide and impaired driving. Candidates should have experience in court appearances and a foundational knowledge of criminal law. This role emphasizes culturally sensitive engagement with Indigenous communities and offers competitive salary, relocation assistance, and northern allowances in addition to the base salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in making appearances in court as counsel, articling student or law student.
• Recent experience in conducting criminal litigation within the last five years.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
• Prosecute significant Criminal Code offences including homicide and impaired driving.
• Respect traditional approaches to justice and engage with Indigenous communities.

Skills

Court appearance experience

Understanding of criminal law

Cultural competency

Critical thinking

Education

Eligibility for Bar membership in Nunavut or Yukon

Job description

A federal legal organization in Iqaluit, Canada is seeking a Counsel to conduct criminal prosecutions for significant cases under federal law including homicide and impaired driving. Candidates should have experience in court appearances and a foundational knowledge of criminal law. This role emphasizes culturally sensitive engagement with Indigenous communities and offers competitive salary, relocation assistance, and northern allowances in addition to the base salary.