Job Title: Crown Attorney

Competition #: 44107

Department: Public Prosecution Service

Location: Dartmouth

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSCAA

Closing Date: 01-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to justice and public safety. Established in 1990 as the first independent prosecution service in Canada, PPS is committed to fair and equal treatment in the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals who value equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA).

Why Choose Us?

A career with the PPS offers the chance to contribute to justice, public safety, and community well-being, all within a professional and inclusive environment. We focus on applying an equity and inclusion lens in our work and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

What We Offer

1. Commitment to Justice and Public Interest:
   Upholding the principles of justice through fairness, professionalism, and integrity in prosecution duties.
2. Mission and Goals:
   Aligned with Nova Scotia’s priorities for public safety, the PPS promotes excellence in public service and values diversity in prosecutorial discretion.
3. Core Business Functions:
   Crown Attorneys represent the Crown in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, handle appeals, provide legal advice to law enforcement, and contribute to criminal law and policy development.
4. Professional Development:
   PPS supports continuous improvement and professional growth in an inclusive environment, ensuring high ethical standards.
5. Community Engagement:
   The PPS fosters diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that the legal system reflects and understands community needs and perspectives.
6. Impactful Contribution to Society:
   Working with the PPS allows individuals to uphold the rule of law, protect public safety, and ensure fair treatment of all accused.

For more information about the Public Prosecution Service, visit:
https://novascotia.ca/pps/

About the Opportunity

These positions, based in the Halifax Region, report to the Chief Crown Attorney, Halifax Region. The Crown Attorney provides legal advice to law enforcement and prosecutes cases within the PPS mandate, as well as other duties as directed.

Qualifications and Experience

• You must be a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (or eligible for membership).
• Minimum of two years’ full-time experience as a Crown Attorney with expertise in criminal procedure, evidence, and substantive law.
• Ability to travel throughout the province for extended periods, as required.
• Successful applicants may be required to provide a current Certificate of Standing from their law society.

Assessments may include written exams, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

Benefits

Employees of the Government of Nova Scotia enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs

For details, click here:
Benefits for government employees

Salary Range:
$3,185.77 – $5,877.68 Bi-Weekly
(Pay Grade: CA 01 – SCA 10)

Additional Information

• This is a permanent position based in Dartmouth.
• Must have access to reliable transportation for travel throughout the region and province.
• The current salary contract with NSCAA expired in April 2023, and salary negotiations are ongoing.

Employment Equity Statement

The Government of Nova Scotia aims to have a workforce representative of its citizens at all job levels. We welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in underrepresented occupations. If you are a member of one of these groups, please self-identify in your application.

Application Process

This is an Association position, initially restricted to current Nova Scotia Crown Attorney employees. The order of consideration will be:

1. Expression of Interest (EOI) applicants
2. Internal applicants
3. External applicants

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for interviews. Current government employees may access the posting through the internal portal.

Offer of employment is contingent on successful background checks and credential verification. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Posted: September 17, 2024