Job Title: Crown Attorney
Competition # : 39138
Department: Public Prosecution Service
Location: KENTVILLE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSCAA
Closing Date: 5/22/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) was established in 1990 as the first statutorily-based independent prosecution service in Canada.
With the guiding mission of providing fair and equal treatment in the prosecution of offences the PPS prosecutes charges laid under the Criminal Code and under Nova Scotia statutes such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Head Office is located in Halifax and there are regional offices throughout the province.
The core functions of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service are to:
Represent the Crown in the conduct of criminal trials and quasi criminal appeals before all levels of courts.
Participate in the development of criminal law and criminal prosecutions policy.
Provide advice to police in respect of prosecutions generally or in respect of particular investigations.
After a charge is laid by police a Crown Attorney will review the evidence and determine if there is a realistic prospect of conviction.
The Crown Attorney will also consider the public interest to determine if a charge should proceed even if there is a realistic prospect of conviction.
For more information on the Public Prosecution Service please visit the following link: https://novascotia.ca/pps/
About Our Opportunity
This position reports to the Chief Crown Attorney, Western Region, to whom the incumbent is accountable for the provision of competent prosecution services. The Crown Attorney will advise law enforcement agencies when requested. Other key responsibilities include conducting the prosecution of charges resulting from matters within the Public Prosecution Service mandate that result from law enforcement agency investigations and other prosecutions and duties as directed by the Chief Crown Attorney, Western Region.
This position is based in the Kentville office; however, you will be required to travel throughout the Western Region including the counties of Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, Yarmouth, Digby, Annapolis, Kings and West Hants in Hants County. Under the direction of the Chief Crown Attorney, travel is essential to provide court, case and office coverage based on operational needs and you may be required to do so for extended periods of time. You must have a valid license and an ability to travel regularly and in various weather conditions. You may also be required to travel to all parts of the province to prosecute cases and may be required to do so for extended periods of time.
Qualifications and Experience
You are a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (or eligible to become so) with at least 3 years of criminal law experience, a thorough understanding of the prosecution process, and competence in the areas of criminal procedures, evidence, and substantive criminal law.
Successful applicants may be required to provide a current Certificate of Standing from their law society, including all jurisdictions of which they are members, whether non-practicing or practicing.
The above qualifications will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Additional Information
This opportunity will provide coverage to the Digby and Annapolis Counties. This competition may also be used to fill a one year term opportunity.
Must have access to reliable transportation as travel throughout the region and across the province is required.
Pay Grade: CA 01 – SCA 10
Salary Range: $3,185.77 – $5,877.68 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is an Association position initially restricted to current Nova Scotia Crown Attorney employees. In accordance with the Crown Attorney Employment Agreement, the order of consideration will be ‘Expression of Interest’ EOI applicants, internal applicants then external applicants. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
Link to Job Posting: https://jobs.novascotia.ca/job-invite/39138/
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 05/22/2023