Criminal prosecution and evidence expertise define this permanent full time Crown Attorney position in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Travel across the province is required.

The Public Prosecution Service seeks a Crown Attorney for the Cape Breton Region. Reporting to the Chief Crown Attorney, you will provide competent prosecution services, advise law enforcement, and conduct prosecutions. The position requires knowledge of criminal procedures, evidence, and substantive criminal law.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct prosecutions arising from law enforcement investigations

Advise law enforcement agencies when requested

Perform other duties directed by the Chief Crown Attorney

Provide competent prosecution services within the PPS mandate

Requirements

Practicing Nova Scotia Barristers' Society member or eligible

Thorough understanding of the prosecution process

Competence in criminal procedures, evidence, and substantive criminal law

At least one year of criminal prosecution or relevant criminal law experience

Reliable transportation and ability to travel provincewide

Bring criminal law experience, prosecutorial competence, and sound judgment to Crown Attorney work serving Cape Breton and Nova Scotia.

📌 Crown Attorney Criminal Prosecution (Winnipeg)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Winnipeg