CR CNSL 2/3 - Crown Counsel

Job Details

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Location: Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA; Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA; Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA; Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Salary Range: Crown Counsel Level 2: $171,585.15 - $222,523.21 annually; Crown Counsel Level 3: $229,138.67 - $263,131.20 annually

Close Date: 7/23/2026

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

Job Summary

The Team The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) plays a crucial role in protecting society by independently, effectively, and fairly conducting prosecutions and appeals at all levels of court. With a dedicated team of approximately 550 Crown Counsel across British Columbia, we are organized into five regions: North, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island-Powell River. Additionally, we have specialized criminal appeals and special prosecutions offices in Vancouver and Victoria, with our provincial headquarters located in Victoria.

The Role As Crown Counsel, you will lead the prosecution of offences under the Criminal Code, provincial laws, and certain federal statutes, from start to finish. You’ll make important decisions about which charges to pursue and guide cases through the court process, all in line with BC Prosecution Service policies and the Crown Counsel Act. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support witnesses, victims, and their families with care and respect, ensuring they feel prepared and informed throughout the court proceedings.

Qualifications

- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, or immediate eligibility for call to the British Columbia Bar.
- Crown Counsel Level 2: Counsel in their 6th to 11th year of call, with a minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a practicing lawyer in Canada, including in the area of criminal law.




- Crown Counsel Level 3: Counsel in their 12th year of call or greater, with a minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a practicing lawyer in Canada, including in the area of criminal law.
- Significant criminal trial experience.

Preference

- Lawyers with recent (within the last 3 years) and significant criminal trial experience.
- Lawyers with criminal prosecution experience.
- One (1) or more years of experience employed as Crown Counsel by the BC Prosecution Service.
- Travel is a requirement of this position.

IMPORTANT

Where there is a difference between the qualifications reflected in the posting and the Job Profile, those stated on the job posting will be used for screening purposes.

Working for the BC Public Service

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Flexible work options are available; this position may allow up to 2 days at home per week, subject to an approved telework agreement.

Equal Employment Chance & Accommodations

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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