Manitoba Government

Crown Attorney Regular/Full-Time; Term/Full-Time Manitoba Justice Manitoba Prosecution Service, Crown Law Portage la Prairie Manitoba; Winnipeg, Manitoba Advertisement Number: 43485 Salary Range: $92,182.00 - $184,989.00 per year Closing Date: November 25, 2024   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.   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. Manitoba Prosecution Service offers an attractive benefits package and a defined pension plan and provides opportunities for development.                                      This is a unique opportunity with Manitoba Prosecution Service to work in a dynamic office, with Crown Attorneys of varying levels of experience. For more information on living and working in these cities, please visit  https://www.winnipeg.ca/   and   https://www.city-plap.com/cityplap/ . Full-time regular and term positions with the possibility of becoming regular are available. Please indicate on your application in which location(s) you would be interested. There are growth opportunities where you can advance in your career.     If successful at the screening stage, candidates will be contacted to start their applications for a Criminal Record Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks. Receipts for the security checks must be provided prior to their interview.   Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Member (in good standing) or eligible for immediate membership with the Law Society of Manitoba Satisfactory Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check & Child Abuse Registry Check Enhanced Security Screening Evening and weekend work as required. Ability to travel by road, air & small watercraft, including overnight stays and must have a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.   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 Ability to work in French for some locations   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. 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 . 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 when required. For the Evening Detention Crown Review position, duties include conducting an early review of custody files, discussing with legal aid duty counsel and appearing before the Judicial Justice of the Peace for s. 503 hearings. The hours anticipated for the evening position will be from 4 pm-11 pm Monday to Friday. These shifts will be done remotely. APPLY TO: Advertisement No. 43485 Talent Acquisition – Executive Recruitment Human Resource Services 608-330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB.  R3C 0C4 Phone: 204-945-6892 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email:  PSCExecutivejobs@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 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.