Crown Attorney
LF1-3 Crown Attorney
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Justice
Manitoba Prosecution Service, Crown Law
The Pas MB, Thompson MB, Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 40550
Salary(s): LF1-3 $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.

Introduction
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 practise 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 Now
Advertisement # 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

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

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 for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants.

Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative. 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.