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Are you ready to make a difference? Prosecutors at the PPSC play a key role in the Canadian criminal justice system. As a Counsel working in the Regulatory Team of the St. John’s office, you will conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions on significant and complex regulatory cases relating to fisheries, the environment, shipping, aeronautics, National Park offences and many others! To be successful, it is essential that we find someone who:

• Has experience prosecuting fisheries and/or environmental offences
• Has a keen eye for detail
• Strong sense of judgement
• Enjoys working in a diverse and engaging team environment
• Enjoys frequent travel throughout the region

Does this sound like you? If you have the experience and skills listed above apply today!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one indeterminate position in St. John's, Newfoundland only.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Occupational Certification:
Eligibility for membership in the Bar of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Experience:
- Recent* experience** in the conduct of criminal or quasi-criminal litigation.
- Recent and significant*** experience having carriage of regulatory prosecutions under the Fisheries Act, R.S.C. and/or environmental offences under provincial or federal legislation.

*Recent refers to the experience obtained in the last five (5) years.
**Experience is associated with a broad range of criminal litigation over a three (3) year period.
***Recent and significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally obtained over a three (3) year period within the past ten (10) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Operational Requirements:
- Requirement to travel which may include assignments on short notice and for extended periods.
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Sound* knowledge of the role and practices of Crown Counsel in the conduct of criminal litigation in the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
- Sound* knowledge of criminal law and procedures including knowledge of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its relevant case law.

*Sound is defined as being capable of fulfilling their duties with minimal direction based on thorough knowledge.

Competencies:
- Specialized Skills and Knowledge (such as understanding one’s role, legal skills and legal knowledge).
- Professionalism (such as professional conduct, professional fortitude, service orientation and self assessment).
- Judgement (such as decision making, critical thinking, and adaptability).
- Practice Management (such as file management).
- Communicating effectively (such as verbally, in writing and by listening attentively).
- Interpersonal Relationships (such as building relationships and emotion management).
- Leadership (such as coaching and mentoring, influencing others and teamwork).

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Organizational Needs:
The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
- Must be a member, in good standing, of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador within 100 days of appointment.
- Applicants must be willing to be assigned to other types of work at the same group, level and tenure within the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Assignment of work may be made within or between the various teams of counsel within the office and will be based on operational considerations and will not require relocation of residence.
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence. Note: the licence class must, at a minimum, authorize the driver to drive a car, van or small truck, on all roads and highways without an accompanying driver.
- All conditions of employment must be met and maintained throughout the tenure in the position.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.