Crown Prosecutor, Bails Ministry: Justice Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 3 Days/3 Evenings/3 Days Off Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary, until October 4, 2027 Crown Prosecutor 1-2 CP1 $3,947.31 to $4,972.47 bi-weekly ($103,042 - $129,781/year) CP2 $5,593.60 to $6,764.60 bi-weekly ($145,992 - $180,793/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

The Alberta Crown Prosecution

Service (ACPS) prosecutes people 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. In addition, the ACPS develops criminal law policy for the province and supports criminal law consultation with other levels of government.

The Alberta Crown Prosecution

Service has an prospect available for a Crown Prosecutor position within the Bail unit. Acting as counsel at first instance bail hearings before the Hearing Office. Quickly and efficiently reviewing documentary evidence, advising police on required information/documents and replacement charges.





Working as part of a team of prosecutors bringing accused individuals before the Justice of the Peace for a meaningful appearance as soon as possible but with a common goal of no later than 24 hours after arrest. Conducting legal research, writing and presentation. Timely reporting of issues to the Team Lead, Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Chief Prosecutor.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD). Active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta.

Legal work experience: Crown Prosecutor 1: 0 - 4 years Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years Good knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and processes specifically relating to bail. For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.

Assets

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) Current criminal law understanding & experience Shifts: This job has a shift rotation of 3 days, 3 evenings and 3 days off.

Morning Shift: 8am-4pm Evening Shift: 4pm-Midnight There is one full-time temporary position available until October 4, 2027.

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Calgary: will work out of the John J Bowlen Building This competition may also be used to fill future permanent and temporary positions at the same or lower classifications in the Bails Office or elsewhere in the ACPS. Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Working for the Alberta Public Service .

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