JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74201
Ministry: JusticeLocation: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 6, 2025
Classification: Crown Prosecutor 1-3
Salary: CP1: $3,633.50 to $4,577.16 bi-weekly ($94,834 - $119,463/year)
CP2: $5,148.92 to $6,376.28 biweekly ($134,386 - $166,420/year)
CP3: $6,857.81 to $7,604.03 biweekly ($178,988 -198,465/year)
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 follow this link, 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 (ACPS) can be found by visiting our website at:

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), and active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta is required.

• Crown Prosecutor 1: 0 - 4 years of legal experience is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years of legal experience is required.
• Crown Prosecutor 3: a minimum of 11 years of legal experience is required.

Required:
Eligibility for Alberta Call to Bar active membership.
Assets:
Strong litigation experience, preferably in criminal law.
For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Are you looking for a position where you can make a meaningful contribution and provide support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences? The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) has an opportunity for an innovative and energetic Crown Prosecutor to join the Edmonton Crown Prosecution Office.
As a Crown Prosecutor, you will help deliver justice through fearless, fair and effective prosecutions. The daily responsibilities of Crown Prosecutors encompass a multitude of duties, such as: bail, charge screening, early case resolution, alternative measures, whether to proceed to trial or discontinue a prosecution, conduct of all prosecutions, entering a stay of proceedings, withdrawing charges, plea resolution, provision of disclosure, electing to proceed summarily or by indictment, taking a position on sentence, drafting legal opinions/briefings, dealing with victims, witnesses and police, and launching appeals.