Crown Prosecutor

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

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Crown Prosecutor for a temporary position in Fort McMurray. This role involves handling serious criminal prosecutions, working closely with victims, and managing a high workload within the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service. Candidates must hold a law degree and be eligible for membership with the Law Society of Alberta, and previous experience in criminal law is an asset. The job offers a dynamic team environment and various public sector benefits.

Benefits

Public Service Pension Plan

Professional learning and development support

Earned day off per month for excess hours

Qualifications

• Active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta is required.
• Experience in Criminal Litigation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver justice through fearless, fair, and effective prosecutions.
• Conduct all prosecutions and manage cases effectively.
• Work with victims of crimes and their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Resource Management

Education

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

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Crown Prosecutor
Job Requisition ID: 77600
Ministry: Justice
Location: Fort McMurray
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 16, 2025
Classification: Crown Prosecutor 1 - 3

Salary

Crown Prosecutor 1 - ($3,854.79 to $4,855.92/bi-weekly) ($100,610.02 to $126,739.51/year)

Crown Prosecutor 2 - ($5,462.50 to $6,764.60/bi-weekly) ($142,571.25 to $176,556.06/year)

Crown Prosecutor 3 - ($7,275.46 to $8,067.13/bi-weekly) ($189,889.51 to $210,552.09/year)

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.

To learn more about Alberta Justice, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/justice.

To learn more about Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-crown-prosecution-service.aspx.

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Role Responsibilities

Are you a skilled lawyer with a passion for litigation? Join the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) and make a meaningful impact in the justice system. We have an exciting opportunity for a Crown Prosecutor to become part of our dynamic Prosecutions team in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

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

• 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 areas.
• Creative Problem Solving – Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Position Specific Competencies

• Organizational Awareness: Understanding business plan goals, and a commitment to act upon them
• Communication skills: ability to effectively convey, receive, and interpret information in various forms, whether verbally, non‑verbally, or in writing
• Teamwork: Working cooperatively with others toward agreed goals.
• Leadership: The ability to influence others to follow one’s business plan.
• Innovation: Ability to adapt to change and proceed toward revealed goals.
• Self‑management: An on‑going effort to improve one’s own performance.
• Resource Management: Effectively management internal and external resources to achieve organizational goals.

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: a minimum of 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.

Other Requirement

• For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.
• A valid Alberta Motor Vehicle Operators License and travel within the province.

In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter briefly outlining your criminal law experience and your bar call date ( applications without the Cover Letter may not be considered ).

Asset

Experience in Criminal Litigation.

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 opportunity is located in Fort McMurray.

The Hours of Work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Travel within Alberta to circuit court locations is a requirement for this role.

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

This competition may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, full time and part time vacancies.

Successful candidate(s) may be eligible for relocation expenses up to $10,000.00.

The Alberta Public Service is a great place to work!

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
• Crown Prosecutors get one earned day off per month for excess hours worked.
• Northern Allowance: You may be eligible to receive a Northern Allowance in addition to your basic salary (pro-rated for partial pay periods of work). For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive.aspx

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 Ozien Chukwuemeka at [e-mail].