Job Summary Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (CASP) is responsible for the following areas of practice:All indictable criminal appeals undertaken to the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada (Criminal Appeals Section).Prosecutions involving commercial crime, allegations against police and regulatory offences including environmental and workplace injury and fatality related prosecutions (Commercial, Police, & Regulatory Prosecution Section).Organized and major crime prosecutions.Providing prosecutorial litigation support to other prosecution offices within the BCPS in respect of constitutional challenges that arise in the trial courts (Prosecution Support Unit).Delivery of legal resources, learning and development opportunities for the BCPS.Coordinating French and bilingual prosecutions.CASP’s management recognizes its responsibility to offer diversity in practice and is committed to facilitating the achievement of an enriched working workplace. Upon their request and at the discretion of CASP management, successful candidates may be given opportunities to conduct cases, either as counsel or co‑counsel, in all sections of the office, when operational requirements allow. Assignment to individual cases depends on counsel’s level of skill and experience.From time to time, the successful candidates will also be required to conduct cases or provide litigation support outside of their assigned section but within the global mandate of the office. Assignments outside the candidate’s principal area of responsibility will be made in consultation with the candidate.CASP is a division of the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS)… The BCPS protects society by independently, effectively, and fairly conducting prosecutions and appeals at all levels of court. With approximately 550 Crown Counsel throughout British Columbia, the BCPS is divided into CASP, Headquarters, and five regions.The Role The Prosecution Support Unit (PSU) provides litigation support to Crown Counsel on constitutional questions, as well as novel or complex legal issues.



Assistance varies—from initial consultation and research to preparing written arguments, co‑counselling, or taking conduct of the application. The objective is to achieve a mutually acceptable arrangement that best facilitates an effective response to the issue. Additionally, PSU provides advice and litigation support on firearms charges, prosecutions, and bilingual prosecutions.Compensation and BenefitsCrown Counsel 2: $171,585.15 – $222,523.21 annuallyCrown Counsel 3: $229,138.67 – $263,131.20 annually20 days of annual vacation to start, increasing to 35 days over time, plus 8 additional earned days off and 2 supplemental leave daysAnnual conference and full spectrum of professional development and learning opportunitiesPublic service pension and benefits packageQualificationsMembership 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 3 years of recent criminal law (trial or appellate) experience as a called and practicing lawyer in Canada.Crown Counsel Level 3: Counsel in their 12th year of call or greater, with a minimum of 3 years of recent criminal law (trial or appellate) experience as a called and practicing lawyer in Canada.Preferred QualificationsConstitutional litigation experience (trial and/or appellate)Significant experience conducting criminal trials involving complex legal/admissibility issues.Significant experience in legal research,



writing and/or education.Recent criminal appellate litigation experience (within the last 3 years).Experience appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada.Criminal prosecution experience.Experience arguing complex issues including novel Charter issues.Eight or more years of recent criminal law experience as a called and practicing lawyer in Canada.French language proficiency (oral and written) at a legal professional working level.Travel is a requirement; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the ministry.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.About this Position PSU has one permanent Crown Counsel Level 2/3 position available in Vancouver or Victoria. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. Flexible work options are available; this position maybe able to work up to three (3) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required. This position is included in the Crown Counsel Association. Under the Public Service Labour Relations Act, this position is excluded from union membership. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.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.We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations, 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Cr Cnsl 2/3 - Crown Counsel - C$171,585.1 - C$263,131.2 A Year (Vancouver)
🏢 BC Prosecution Service
📍 Vancouver