Counsel (LP-02) / Senior Counsel (LP-03)

Important messages

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Work environment

The Yukon Regional Office (YRO) is responsible for prosecutions throughout the Yukon. The regional headquarters is located in Whitehorse. The region’s areas of prosecution focus are Criminal Code prosecutions, prosecutions under the CDSA, and regulatory prosecutions.

Whitehorse is the Yukon’s capital and a major northern hub. It enjoys facilities, services and businesses far beyond the expectation of a city of 30,000. It's a big little city surrounded by wilderness with the amenities of a much larger destination paired with the friendly demeanour of a close-knit community.

For more information on life in the Yukon please visit:
https://www.travelyukon.com/en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0oxmDSsRXg

Intent of the process

We have an immediate need to staff one indeterminate LP-02 and one indeterminate LP-03.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 Yukon.

Experience - LP-02:
- Recent* experience in the conduct of criminal or quasi-criminal litigation.

Experience is associated with a broad range of criminal litigation over a five (5) year period.
*Recent refers to the experience obtained in the last eight (8) years.

Experience - LP-03
- Significant** experience leading or in taking on a leadership role in a criminal litigation team, in the conduct of ill-defined and complex litigation.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring others on matters relating to criminal investigations and litigation.

**Significant is defined as experience associated with a broad range of progressively increasing complexity of criminal litigation over a eight (8) year period accumulated within the past twelve (12) years.

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

Experience:
- Experience living and working in a Northern environment.
- Experience addressing Indigenous Justice issues in a litigation or advisory capacity.
- Experience working as a Crown prosecutor.

LP-03 Only
- Significant* experience in the provision of advisory services to investigative agencies in high complexity Criminal Code or CDSA prosecutions.
- Experience conducting high complexity Criminal Code or CDSA prosecutions in the Yukon Territorial Court or the Supreme Court of Yukon.
- Experience leading or taking on a leadership role on a prosecution team in the prosecution of high complexity Criminal Code or CDSA prosecutions in the Yukon Territorial Court or the Supreme Court of Yukon.

*Significant is defined as experience associated with a broad range of progressively increasing complexity of criminal litigation over a eight (8) year period accumulated within the past twelve (12) years.

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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women, may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

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:
LP-02 Only
- 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.

LP-03 Only
- In-depth** knowledge of the role and practices of Crown Counsel in the conduct of criminal litigation in the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
- In-depth** 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.
**In-depth is defined as specialist in one or more areas of law, having thorough knowledge.

Abilities/skills and 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)

LP-03 Only
- Practice Management (such as law practice standards)

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Member in good standing in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
- Authority to work and appear as counsel with respect to matters under federal and territorial jurisdiction in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Law Society of Yukon.
- 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.
- Medical clearance
- 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

Rates of Pay

LP-02: $114,884 to $158,449
LP-03: $139,221 to $175,163

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.