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Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing: A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process and maybe used to staff similar positions at Public Prosecution Service of Canada in the Manitoba Regional Office, with various tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the essential occupational certification and experience qualifications as well as the asset qualifications listed below. They should use the occupational certification, experience and asset factors as headers and then write concrete examples (2 to 3 paragraphs) demonstrating how they meet each one. Failure to provide sufficient information in the cover letter may result in the candidate being screened out. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to a position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information."

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 Manitoba.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
• 3+ years of experience in the last 5 years conducting criminal or quasi-criminal litigation.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the conduct of appellate litigation.
• Experience providing advice to police or other investigative agencies.
• Experience taking a leadership role in complex criminal litigation.

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.

ABILITIES, SKILLS & PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• 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)

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.
• Requirement to work outside normal working hours including evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Manitoba within 100 days of appointment.
• 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.

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

Candidates will be contacted by email. It is therefore imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is your entire responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your e-mail, please communicate with the contact person identified at the bottom of this job opportunity.

Asset qualifications may be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment, therefore, if you meet the experience qualifications listed under Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

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.