Crown Prosecutor

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

Job summary

A Canadian government agency is seeking a Crown Prosecutor in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, with relevant legal experience. Responsibilities include conducting prosecutions and ensuring justice. The position offers a competitive salary and full-time hours, supported by various employee benefits.

Benefits

Public Service Pension Plan

Management Employees Pension Plan

Professional learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum legal experience based on classification level: 0-4 years, 4+ years, or 11+ years.
• Foreign law degrees must be accredited by the NCA.
• Valid Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver justice through effective prosecutions.
• Determine bail, charge screening, and resolutions.
• Conduct prosecutions and prepare legal documentation.
• Work with victims and police.

Skills

Professional drafting of legal opinions

Collaboration with stakeholders

Problem-solving ability

Independent decision-making

Comprehensive analysis

Clear and effective communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Active membership with the Law Society of Alberta

Job description

Job Title: Crown Prosecutor (Classifications: Crown Prosecutor 1–3)

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (full‑time)

Classification: Crown Prosecutor 1 – 3 (Open Competition, permanent)

Closing Date: November 10, 2025

Salary: Crown Prosecutor 1 – $3,854.79 to $4,855.92 bi‑weekly ($100,610.02 to $126,739.51 annually); Crown Prosecutor 2 – $5,462.50 to $6,764.60 bi‑weekly ($142,571.25 to $176,556.06 annually); Crown Prosecutor 3 – $7,275.46 to $8,067.13 bi‑weekly ($189,889.50 to $210,552.09 annually)

Retention Incentive: 10% of the current salary after one year of continuous employment at the Grande Prairie office. Crown prosecutors also receive one earned day off per month for excess hours worked.

Role Responsibilities

As a Crown Prosecutor you will deliver justice through fearless, fair and effective prosecutions. Core duties include:

• Determining bail, charge screening, early case resolution and alternative measures
• Deciding whether to proceed to trial or discontinue a prosecution
• Conducting all prosecutions, entering stays of proceedings, withdrawing charges, and resolving pleas
• Preparing and providing disclosure, electing to proceed summarily or by indictment, taking positions on sentence, drafting legal opinions and briefings
• Working with victims, witnesses and police, and launching appeals where appropriate

Specific Accountabilities

• The public interest is served and a just result is obtained
• The court receives fair, accurate, and complete evidence and legal argument
• All serious and complex cases are handled competently
• Victims of crimes and their families receive support and consultation

Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Professional drafting of legal opinions, briefings and court documents
• Collaboration with stakeholders throughout the justice system
• Problem‑solving ability with adaptable approaches to achieve outcomes
• Independent decision‑making and prioritization of actions and cases
• Comprehensive analysis for informed decisions

APS Competencies

• Agility – Anticipate, assess and adapt to changing priorities; maintain resilience
• Drive for Results – Set goals and prioritize work to accomplish them
• Develop Self and Others – Invest in long‑term capability development
• Build Collaborative Environments – Lead and participate in productive teamwork
• Develop Networks – Build trust and meaningful stakeholder relationships
• Systems Thinking – Understand how work contributes to departmental goals
• Creative Problem Solving – Assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes

Position Specific Competencies

• Organizational Awareness – Align with business plan goals
• Communication skills – Clear and effective communication
• Teamwork – Cooperative collaboration toward agreed goals
• Leadership – Influence others to follow the business plan
• Innovation – Adapt to change and pursue revealed goals
• Self‑management – Ongoing effort to improve performance
• Resource Management – Effectively manage internal and external resources to achieve goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) and active membership or immediate eligibility with the Law Society of Alberta
• Legal experience: Crown Prosecutor 1 – 0‑4 years; Crown Prosecutor 2 – 4+ years; Crown Prosecutor 3 – 11+ years

Other Requirements

• Foreign law degrees must be accredited by the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)
• Valid Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator license; travel within Alberta is required

Asset: Experience in Criminal Litigation is an asset

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to submit an online application that clearly demonstrates how qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. The application must include a cover letter outlining criminal law experience and bar call date. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

To apply online, visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before. For additional information, refer to Alberta Public Service recruitment principles and International Qualifications Assessment Service for foreign credentials.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level. The Alberta Public Service is a great place to work, offering benefits such as the Public Service Pension Plan, Management Employees Pension Plan, and opportunities for professional learning and development.

Thank you for your interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates most closely match the advertised requirements. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact the Human Resources Office.