BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) plays a crucial role in protecting society by independently, effectively, and fairly conducting prosecutions and appeals at all levels of court. With a dedicated team of approximately 550 Crown Counsel across British Columbia, we are organized into five regions: North, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island-Powell River. Additionally, we have specialized criminal appeals and special prosecutions offices in Vancouver and Victoria, with our provincial headquarters located in Victoria.

This position will be based in the Commercial, Police & Regulatory (CPR) section which is in the Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (CASP) division of the BCPS.

CASP is responsible for the following areas of practice: (1) all indictable criminal appeals undertaken to the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada, including interventions [Criminal Appeals Section]; (2) prosecutions involving commercial, police and regulatory prosecutions; (3) organized and major crime prosecutions; (4) providing prosecutorial litigation support to other prosecution offices within the BCPS in respect of constitutional challenges that arise in the trial courts [Prosecution Support Unit]; (5) the delivery of legal resources and learning and development opportunities for the BCPS; (6) French and bilingual prosecutions; (7) the administration of matters before the BC Review Board.

For more information about the BC Prosecution Service, please visit our website.

The Role
CPR Crown practice in diverse areas of the law, with conduct of serious, complex, or lengthy cases that require special knowledge and expertise. CPR prosecutes cases throughout BC.

Generally, CPR files may involve:

• Pre-charge advice
• Disclosure and information-sharing issues
• Complex legal issues
• Relationships of trust, vulnerability, or authority between perpetrators and victims
• Concurrent regulatory, administrative or civil proceedings
• Corporate offenders
• Multiple jurisdictions
• High profile cases
• Significant public interest considerations

The areas within CPR’s mandate are:

• Prosecutions focused on business, finance, commerce, money laundering, proceeds of crime, or forfeiture;
• Conduct of files involving criminal charges against police officers referred by the Independent Investigations Office and other agencies including offences resulting in death or serious harm or breach of trust allegations;
• Management and conduct of Criminal Code prosecutions or regulatory prosecutions under provincial statutes, including occupational health and safety (such as serious workplace injuries or fatalities), environmental, animal welfare and securities prosecutions, and other regulatory areas that warrant quasi-criminal prosecution.

Prosecutors in CPR have opportunities to develop a diverse and rewarding practice in a team environment.

Job Requirements:
Education:

• Membership in good standing in the Law Society of British Columbia or membership in good standing in another Canadian Law Society and immediately eligible to become a member of the Law Society of British Columbia.  PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CALL DATE IN YOUR APPLICATION.

Experience:

• Crown Counsel Level 1: Counsel in their 1st to 5th year of call, with a minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a called and practicing lawyer in Canada with a primary focus in the area of criminal law or reasonably comparable quasi-criminal law and/or regulatory law experience. 
• Crown Counsel Level 2: Counsel in their 6th to 11th year of call, with a minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a called and practicing lawyer in Canada with a primary focus in the area of criminal law or reasonably comparable quasi-criminal law and/or regulatory law experience.
• Crown Counsel Level 3: Counsel in their 12th year of call or greater, with a minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a called and practicing lawyer in Canada with a primary focus in the area of criminal law or reasonably comparable quasi-criminal law and/or regulatory law experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in conducting complex criminal or regulatory prosecutions.
• Experience in conducting criminal jury trials.
• Experience conducting charge assessments.
• Background in a topical area within the mandate of CPR.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.

Proviso:

• Travel is a requirement.  Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the ministry.
• Crown Counsel must be ready, willing, and able to routinely:
  • deal with disturbing cases, including images of child sexual assault and child sexual abuse;
  • deal with victims and witnesses who have been subjected to or witnessed traumatic events, including sexual abuse, catastrophic injuries, and death, or have suffered other forms of extreme personal loss;
  • deal with traumatic violence or death scenes including images of and evidence about deceased persons with catastrophic injuries;
  • manage sensitive, graphic, and highly confidential information; and,
  • be the object of negative public or media comment or criticism with limited ability to respond.

IMPORTANT:  Where there is a difference between the qualifications reflected in the posting and the Job Profile, those stated on the job posting will be used for screening purposes.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Daphne.Kvenich@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
CASP has one temporary Crown counsel Level 1/2/3 position available in the CPR section in Vancouver, available until May 9, 2026.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies..
This position is included in the Crown Counsel Association. Under the Public Service Labour Relations Act, this position is excluded from union membership. The terms and conditions of employment for union excluded positions are outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Excluded Employees available through the following website: Terms and conditions for excluded employees and appointees - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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