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A great opportunity for a courtroom lawyer who wants to make a positive impact, working for an employer that values respect, integrity, and innovation
The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) helps protect society by independently, effectively, and fairly conducting prosecutions and appeals at all levels of court. With approximately 550 Crown Counsel throughout British Columbia, the BCPS is divided into five regions – North, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island-Powell River. There are criminal appeals and special prosecutions offices in Vancouver and Victoria. Provincial headquarters is in Victoria.
BCPS Crown Counsel pre-approve charges and prosecute offences under the Criminal Code, provincial statutes and regulations, and federal statutes, in accordance with BCPS policies and the Crown Counsel Act. Our Crown Counsel litigate some of the most interesting, challenging, and important cases in BC.
For more information about the BC Prosecution Service, please visit our website.
As Crown Counsel, you will be responsible for independently, effectively, and fairly pre-approving charges and prosecuting offences under the Criminal Code, provincial statutes and regulations, and federal statutes. Crown Counsel in BC are responsible for deciding whether to lay charges and which charges to lay. They conduct cases in court through to their conclusion in accordance with BCPS policies and the Crown Counsel Act. Crown Counsel are responsible for ensuring that witnesses, victims, and families are dealt with in a considerate and courteous manner and that victims and their families are adequately prepared for court proceedings. You will be surrounded by excellent peers and mentors, with a full network of professional staff to rely upon.
There are three Northern Region opportunities:
CR CNSL 1 – Crown Counsel – REQ 111426 CR CNSL 1 – Crown Counsel – Posting amended and closing date extended to May 19, 2024
CR CNSL 2 – Crown Counsel – REQ 110321 CR CNSL 2 – Crown Counsel – Posting amended and closing date extended to May 19, 2024
CR CNSL 3 – Crown Counsel – REQ 111421 CR CNSL 3 – Crown Counsel – Posting amended and closing date extended to May 19, 2024
Please ensure you apply to each posting you wish to be considered for by clicking the above links and following the application process outlined in the posting.
