Cr Cnsl 1 - Quesnel, Canada - BC Public Service

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Quesnel, Canada

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Posting Title- CR CNSL - Crown Counsel- Position Classification- Crown Counsel Level 2- Union- CC- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA

Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA (Primary)
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range $118, $153,583.53 annually, plus $53.13 biweekly Isolation allowance for Fort Nelson; $43.17 biweekly isolation allowance for Prince Rupert; $36.53 biweekly isolation allowance for Smithers.
Close Date 5/12/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service > Attorney General
Ministry Branch / Division
BC Prosecution Service / Northern Region
Job Summary
A great opportunity for a courtroom lawyer who wants to make a positive impact, working for an employer that values respect, integrity, and innovation

The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) helps protect society by independently, effectively, and fairly conducting prosecutions and appeals at all levels of court.

With approximately 550 Crown Counsel throughout British Columbia, the BCPS is divided into five regions - North, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island-Powell River.

There are criminal appeals and special prosecutions offices in Vancouver and Victoria. Provincial headquarters is in Victoria.

BCPS Crown Counsel pre-approve charges and prosecute offences under the Criminal Code, provincial statutes and regulations, and federal statutes, in accordance with BCPS policies and the Crown Counsel Act.

Our Crown Counsel litigate some of the most interesting, challenging, and important cases in BC.

For more information about the BC Prosecution Service, please visit our website.

About this Opportunity

Are you a practicing lawyer in Canada with at least five years of post-call experience, and experience or interest in litigation and criminal law? If so, read on.

Experienced litigators can develop their careers while serving their community and contributing to the betterment of BC and Canada through their work.

Working alongside and with support and mentorship from an impressive peer group throughout BC you will have access to challenging and rewarding files.

You will also receive the training and support you need to succeed.

Job Overview

Reporting to Administrative Crown Counsel, you will be responsible for independently, effectively, and fairly pre-approving charges and prosecuting offences under the Criminal Code, provincial statutes and regulations, and federal statutes.

Crown Counsel in BC are responsible for deciding whether to lay charges and which charges to lay. They conduct cases in court through to their conclusion in accordance with BCPS policies and the Crown Counsel Act.

Crown Counsel are responsible for ensuring that witnesses, victims, and families are dealt with in a considerate and courteous manner and that victims and their families are adequately prepared for court proceedings.

You will be surrounded by excellent peers and mentors, with a full network of professional staff to rely upon.

Job Requirements:

Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, or eligible to become a practicing member of the Law Society of British Columbia within 90 days of the closing of the competition.
Crown Counsel Level 1: Counsel up to 5th year of call, preferably in the practice of Criminal Law and/or prosecution.
Significant trial experience.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
Lawyers with recent (within the last 3 years) and significant criminal trial experience.
Lawyers with criminal prosecution experience.

Provisos:

Travel is a requirement of this position.

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About this Position:

Currently there is one (1) full time permanent opportunity available.

This position may be based in any of the following Crown Counsel offices: Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Quesnel, Smithers, Terrace, Vanderhoof and Williams Lake.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is included in the Crown Counsel Association. Under the Public Service Labour Relations Act, this position is excluded from union membership.

The terms and conditions of employment for union excluded positions are outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Excluded Employees available through the following website:
Terms & Conditions of Employment for Excluded Employees / Appointees.