Chief Prosecutor, Calgary

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 62482
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 17, 2024
Classification: Executive Manager 1, Crown Prosecution Service

**About Us**

The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

To find out more about our department

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes persons charged with Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statute offences. The ACPS promotes safe communities by vigorously prosecuting cases involving serious and violent crime and working with individuals and organizations in the community to identify and implement improved and alternative approaches to the administration of criminal justice. In addition, the ACPS develops criminal law policy for the province and supports criminal law consultation with other levels of government.

Information regarding the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service can be found by visiting our website at:
**Role**
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) of ACPS, the Chief Prosecutor Calgary will provide strategic leadership and ensure the division remains aligned with ministry and government key strategies and outcomes. In this role, you will direct and manage the operation of the Calgary Crown Prosecutors’ Office, overseeing the administration of criminal justice according to law.

**Qualifications**
Your background includes extensive related senior management and criminal law experience:

- Minimum of 15+ years of senior assessed legal experience;
- Minimum of 5+ years in a senior management role;
- Budget and financial planning experience; and
- Human resources experience.

You are known as a transformational leader, who empowers and motivates teams to strive for excellence and demonstrated strengths in providing strategic direction and leading transformative initiatives and agile leadership of a high performing, service-oriented organization. Exceptional issues management, communication and relationship building skills are critical for working collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders. Your demonstrated skills in systems thinking, strategic business planning, and resource management will set a course for the success of the Calgary Crown Prosecutors’ Office.

A law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta is required.

Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, working understanding of project management and change management practices and principles will also support your success in this role.

**Salary**

$7,623.69 to $10,018.95 biweekly ($198,978.31 to $261,494.60 yearly)

**Notes**

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

- Compensation overview:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Search Profile

**How to Apply**

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

**Closing Statement**

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

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