Job Information Job Title: Crown Prosecutor

Job Requisition ID: 74201

Ministry: JusticeLocation: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary Positions

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 6, 2025

Classification: Crown Prosecutor 1-3

Salary: CP1: $3,633.50 to $4,577.16 bi-weekly ($94,834 - $119,463/year)

CP2: $5,148.92 to $6,376.28 biweekly ($134,386 - $166,420/year)

CP3: $6,857.81 to $7,604.03 biweekly ($178,988 -198,465/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx .

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. To follow this link, find out more about our department https://www.alberta.ca/justice-and-solicitor-general.aspx .

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes persons 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.

Information regarding the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) can be found by visiting our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-crown-prosecution-service.aspx

Role Responsibilities Are you looking for a position where you can make a meaningful contribution and provide support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? 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.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Assess and determine what is in the public interest.
• Exercise prosecutorial discretion independently of extraneous pressures or improper influences.
• Ensure that decisions are made in consultation with colleagues in the prosecution of the case, superiors and investigators when required.
• Accurately summarize or refer to evidence or testimony.
• Determine appropriate charges, have discussions with defense counsel, interview witnesses and other parties in preparation for trial, and conduct examinations in the courtroom.
• Draft legal opinions/briefings and court documents professionally and appropriately.
• Deal effectively with participants of the justice system such as victims, witnesses, Court Services staff, investigators, defense lawyers, and the public.
• Demonstrate organized and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Demonstrate principled and effective negotiation skills.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This Link Will Assist You With Understanding Competencies https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

• 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.
• Develop Networks - Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking - Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other area.
• Creative Problem Solving - Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), and active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta is required.

• Crown Prosecutor 1: 0 - 4 years of legal experience is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years of legal experience is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 3: a minimum of 11 years of legal experience is required.

Required Eligibility for Alberta Call to Bar active membership.

Assets Strong litigation experience, preferably in criminal law.

For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

Notes Location: Edmonton

Hours of work: 36.25

This competition will be used to fill permanent and temporary positions.

This competition may also be used to fill future positions at the same or lower classifications.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx .
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca .
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits .
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive .
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca .
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before and Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at cindy.v.zaiffdeen@gov.ab.ca .