Crown Attorney

Regular/Full-Time

Manitoba Justice, Prosecution Service, Crown Law

The Pas Manitoba, Thompson Manitoba, Brandon, Manitoba Advertisement Number: 40550

Salary Range: $80,191.00 - $158,529.00 per year Plus Remoteness and Retention Allowance (if applicable)

Closing Date: March 31, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

THIS IS AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE

This will be an ongoing recruitment initiative for regional Crown Attorneys. This will allow you to submit a single application that will be considered for Crown Attorney positions that become vacant through-out the year until March 31, 2023. Full-time regular positions are available. There are growth opportunities where you can advance in your career.

This advertisement will remain open as positions are filled and applications will be reviewed periodically.

To be considered for this competition candidates are required to submit the Application Form for screening, along with their resume, to the Civil Service Commission by email (govjobs@gov.mb.ca), quoting 40550 and position title in the subject line. Resumes may be used in addition to the Applicant Form for screening purposes.

Click here to access the application form.

or

https://www.gov.mb.ca/govjobs/doc/Screening_Application_Form/application_form_for_scree ning_40550.pdf

Manitoba Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting most offences in Manitoba. These offences are identified in provincial statutes, the federal Criminal Code of Canada and The Youth Criminal Justice Act. This is a unique opportunity with Manitoba Prosecution Service to work in a dynamic offices in Thompson, Brandon and The Pas, Manitoba, with Crown Attorneys of varying levels of experience. For more information on living and working in these centers please visit www.thompson.ca, www.brandon.ca and www.townofthepas.ca. Crown Attorneys in the Manitoba Prosecution Service are members of the Manitoba Association of Crown Attorneys and the collective agreement can be found at https://www.gov.mb.ca/csc/labour/pubs/pdf/agreements/mb_asso_attorney.pdf.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Eligible for immediate membership or membership (in good standing) with the Law Society of Manitoba

• A valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License

• Enhanced Security Screening; Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check & Child Abuse Registry Check

• Evening and weekend work as required

• Ability to travel by road, air, and small watercraft, including overnight stays

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advocacy experience in the practice of law

• Superior oral communication and presentation skills

• Superior written communication skills

• Superior interpersonal skills

• Excellent analytical skills

• Effective case management

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively meet short deadlines

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work in a team environment

• The ability to adapt, learn and grow through challenge, pressure or adversity (resilience)

Desired:

• Prosecutions or Criminal Law experience

Duties:

As a Crown Attorney, you will provide prosecutorial service regarding matters arising under the Criminal Code of Canada and provincial statutes, in the provincial and superior courts. Other duties involve giving

legal opinions, reviewing police reports and instructing police with respect to charges and investigations. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in community and other legal education in the areas of criminal law and procedures on behalf of Manitoba Prosecution Service.

APPLY TO:

Advertisement No. 40550

Service Centre 1

Human Resource Services 1130-405 Broadway Winnipeg, MB. R3C 3L6 Phone: 204-945-3204

Fax: 204-948-7373

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca  

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. 

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.