Advertisement Number: 43485

Salary(s):  LF1-3 $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.

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.

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.  

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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
• 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.
 

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