Crown Prosecutor

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta seeks a Crown Prosecutor to join its Calgary office. This role involves prosecuting criminal cases, ensuring justice through fair legal processes. Candidates must hold an LLB and have relevant legal experience, with various levels available based on experience. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving justice for Albertans.

Qualifications

• Active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 1: 0 - 4 years legal experience required.
• Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years legal experience required.
• Crown Prosecutor 3: a minimum of 11 years legal experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support prosecution of criminal and provincial offences.
• Conduct prosecutions, manage bail, charge screening, and trial conduct.
• Work collaboratively with victims and law enforcement stakeholders.

Skills

Drafting legal opinions

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Building collaborative environments

Agility

Education

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

Job description

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Job Information

Job Title: Crown Prosecutor

Job Requisition ID: 71999

Ministry: Justice

Location: Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 16, 2025

Classification: Crown Prosecutor 1- 3 Calgary Prosecutions Office (Calgary)

Crown Prosecutor 1- 2 Crown Prosecution Bail Office (Calgary/Edmonton)

Salary: CP1: $ $3,854.79 to $ 4,855.92 bi-weekly ($100,610.02 to $126,739/year)

CP2: $5,462.50 to $6,764.60 bi-weekly ($142,571 to $176,556/year)

CP3: $7,275.46 to $8,067.13. bi-weekly (($189,889 to $210,552/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 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:

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

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a great opportunity to provide support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? The Alberta Crown Prosecution Services Division (ACPS) has an opportunity for an innovative and energetic Prosecutor to join the Calgary Prosecutions Office and Crown Prosecution Bail Office.

As a Crown Prosecutor, you will help deliver justice through fearless, fair and effective prosecutions. The daily responsibilities of Crown Prosecutors encompass a multitude of duties, such as: bail, charge screening, early case resolution, alternative measures, whether to proceed to trial or discontinue a prosecution, conduct of all prosecutions, entering a stay of proceedings, withdrawing charges, plea resolution, provision of disclosure, electing to proceed summarily or by indictment, taking a position on sentence, drafting legal opinions/briefings, dealing with victims, witnesses and police, and launching appeals.

Specific Accountabilities Of The Position Include

• The public interest is served, and a just result is obtained
• The Court is provided with evidence and legal argument that is fair, accurate and complete
• Assigned prosecutions of all serious and complex cases are conducted in a highly competent manner
• Working with victims of crimes and their families
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• Drafting legal opinions/briefings and court documents professionally and appropriately
• Working effectively to build collaborative environments with stakeholders of the justice system
• Problem solving and adapting approach as required to achieve intended outcomes
• Independent decision making
• Prioritizing actions/cases effectively to respond to numerous challenges and demands
• Analyzing situations fully to make informed decisions
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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
• 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 solutions
  
  

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

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), and active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 1: 0 - 4 years legal experience is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years legal experience is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 3: a minimum of 11 years legal experience is required.
  
  

Strong litigation experience, preferably in the area of criminal law would be considered assets for applicants

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

This competition will be used to fill two (2) Temporary position for 12 months as well as positions that may come available before close of this competition.

Calgary Prosecutions Office Location: Calgary

Crown Prosecution Bail Office Location: Calgary or Edmonton

Applications without a cover letter outlining your relatable experience may not be considered.

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

How To Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen @ [e-mail]

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