Crown Witness Coordinator

Important messages

Do you have an interest in the criminal justice system in Canada and working with victims and witnesses affected by crime? Do you have a desire to assist those navigating this complex system by providing information and ongoing court support with an empathic and compassionate approach? Is developing strong rapport and a safer space in your everyday interactions important to you?

As a Crown Witness Coordinator (CWC) at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) you will have an opportunity to use these skills and tools to aid in the creation of a more accessible route for those navigating an intricate system. Often working with people at the most difficult points of their lives, CWC’s strive to ensure victims of crime are aware of their rights and have access to accurate and reliable information.


Within PPSC we acknowledge the historical and on-going failure to protect the lives, values, and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. CWC’s are confronted with these historical and on-going realities regularly, with the continued over-representation of Indigenous Peoples within the criminal justice system and high rates of violence against Indigenous Peoples, particularly Indigenous women and girls. CWC’s work with all victims of crime with a victim centred approach with an aim of mitigating unnecessary harm from an already significant and sensitive time.


We are committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility into recruitment as the Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The PPSC is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of Canadian society where everyone feels they belong. All candidates in the area of selection who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Set yourself up for success! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know if you have a functional limitation or disability, which may affect your participation. For example, you may contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you proceed to a future assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information and you can determine if you may require an accommodation at that time (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so that candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

If you require an accommodation during any phase of this assessment process, please use the Contact information below to request accommodation. All information received in relation to your accommodation will be kept confidential and your right to privacy will be protected.

If you are unable to submit your application before the closing date, please do not hesitate to contact Stacey LaCroix-Sauve by email at .

Duties

Crown Witness Coordinators work closely with Crown prosecutors, victims, witnesses, and the community to provide a critical link between the criminal justice system and victims of crime. This small but essential support team for witnesses and victims of crime provide services throughout the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.

http://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/stories-experience/essay-essai/north-nord.html

Work environment

Love to travel? There are 20 communities in the Northwest Territories that are served by the PPSC. Employees will have the opportunity to explore the greatness and natural beauty of the North during their travels for circuit court.

Additional benefits to working in the Northwest Territories:

1) Northern Allowance - in addition to your base salary to offset the costs of living in the Northwest Territories.
2) Relocation assistance.
3) Vacation Travel Assistance - paid travel outside the territory once a year. The amount allocated varies.
4) Training opportunities.

Intent of the process

The intent of this advertisement is to attract, assess, and appoint persons in the Crown Witness Coordinator role within the Northwest Territories Regional Office. This process will be used to staff immediate and future opportunities.

Current Crown Witness Coordinator positions to fill: two (2)

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS – COME MEET THE TEAM OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REGIONAL OFFICE!

We will be holding a series of information sessions with employees of our Northwest Territories Regional Office. Candidates will have the opportunity to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of our Crown Witness Coordinators (CWC), the work environment, as well as the culture and experiences that the Northwest Territories has to offer.

Upon receipt of your application and once the advertisement has closed, you will be provided with the details of the information sessions from Natalie Crouch, Human Resources Advisor, by email.

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)

Education:
- A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

These qualifications are not essential to perform the work, but would benefit the organization or enhance the work to be performed currently or in the future.

Asset Qualification:
- Experience working with or supporting victims of crime or vulnerable people.
- Experience working in a Northern environment.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, particularly in Indigenous communities.

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
- Thinking things through.
- Planning and Organizing.
- Working effectively with others.
- Demonstrating integrity and respect.
- Showing initiative and being action oriented.
- Communication (verbally and in writing).
- Empathy.
- Reliability.

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

Organizational Need:
- 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.

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 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.