Crown ProsecutorJob Requisition ID: 83790Ministry: JusticeLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent and TemporaryScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: November 02, 2026Classification: Crown Prosecutor 1-4CP1: $3,947.31 to $4,972.47 bi-weekly ($103,204 - $129,781/year)CP2: $5,593.60 to $6,926.96 biweekly ($145,992 - $180,793/year)CP3: $7,450.08 to $8,260.75 biweekly ($194,447 - $215,605/year)CP4: $8,502.54 to $9,352.26 biweekly ($221,916 - $244,093/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 responsible 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 (ACPS) has an opportunity for an innovative and energetic Crown Prosecutor to join the Edmonton Crown Prosecution Office.As a Crown Prosecutor, you will help deliver justice through fearless, fair and effective prosecutions. The daily responsibilities of Crown Prosecutors encompass a multitude of duties, such as: bail, charge screening, early case resolution, alternative measures,



whether to proceed to trial or discontinue a prosecution, conduct of all prosecutions, entering a stay of proceedings, withdrawing charges, plea resolution, provision of disclosure, electing to proceed summarily or by indictment, taking a position on sentence, drafting legal opinions/briefings, dealing with victims, witnesses and police, and launching appeals.Assess and determine what is in the public interest.Draft legal opinions/briefings and court documents professionally and appropriately.Services staff, investigators, defense lawyers, and the public.Demonstrate organized and persuasive advocacy skills.Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

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Solving - 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 yearsCrown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 yearsCrown Prosecutor 3: a minimum of 11 yearsCrown Prosecutor 4: a minimum of 11 years For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.Assets:Strong litigation experience, preferably in criminal law.Prosecution experience in criminal law.These positions are located in Edmonton and will work out of the John E.

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Building.The hours of work are 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday.This competition may also be used to fill future permanent and temporary positions at the same or lower classifications in the Edmonton 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.

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