Crown Prosecutor, Bails

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

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.

Role Responsibilities:

• Acting as counsel at first instance bail hearings before the Hearing Office.
• Quickly and efficiently reviewing and screening files for positions on bail, bail revocation, detention, missing information and accompanying supplementary orders.
• Quickly and efficiently reviewing documentary evidence, advising police on required information/documents and replacement charges.
• Conducting bail applications and making appropriate bail related applications before Justices of the Peace (virtually).
• 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.
• Applying Decisions to Prosecute Guideline as appropriate.
• Conducting resolution discussions, recommending of pleas and conducting sentencings of matters within the jurisdiction of a Justice of the Peace where appropriate.
• Documenting positions, delays, applications, and outcomes.
• Following up with stakeholders when issues arise.
• Conducting legal research, writing and presentation.
• Preparing recommendations for bail review or extraordinary remedies (writs) where warranted.
• Timely reporting of issues to the Team Lead, Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Chief Prosecutor.
• Advising investigating agencies of results where required.
• Appearing in court and making appropriate submissions on release or detention.

APS Competencies:

• Agility – Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
• Drive for Results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them- Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Systems Thinking - Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipate changes in own area based on activities in other areas.

Qualifications Requirements:

• 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
• Prior experience conducting bail hearings.
• 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.)
• Proficiency with Adobe, Westlaw and CanLII.
• Current criminal law understanding & experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly in high pressure environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Notes:

• This job has a shift rotation of 3 days, 3 evenings and 3 days off.
• Morning Shift: 8am-4pm
• Evening Shift: 4pm-Midnight

Please Note:

• There is one full-time temporary position available until October 4, 2027.
• This position can be located in Edmonton or Calgary.
• 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.

Closing Statement:

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.