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Work environment

The Saskatchewan Regional Office is responsible for federal prosecutions throughout the province of Saskatchewan. The regional headquarters is located in Saskatoon, and some PPSC counsel are co-located with the RCMP in an Integrated Proceeds of Crime (IPOC) office in Regina. The IPOC unit deals with restraint orders and management orders for real property, vehicles, and cash, in conjunction with prosecutions involving the forfeiture or seizure of the property of drug-related criminal activity.

The region’s areas of prosecution focus are drugs, organized crime, money laundering, proceeds of crime, economic crime, and regulatory offences.

As a prosecutor in our Regina sub-office, you will have a rare and rewarding opportunity to work exclusively with specialized federal policing units meeting their needs for legal advice at the investigative stage. You will also enjoy the challenge of carrying federal prosecutions that follow from these complex investigations.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) term position for a period of twelve (12) months.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Occupational Certification:
- Eligibility for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

Experience:
- Recent* experience** in the conduct of criminal or quasi-criminal litigation.

*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.

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

Operational Requirements:
- 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.
- 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
- Professionalism
- Judgement
- Practice Management
- Communicating effectively
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Leadership

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

- Enhanced reliability 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 Saskatchewan 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.
- 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 and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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