BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Criminal Appeals & Special Prosecutions (CASP) is a division of the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS).  The 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 CASP, Headquarters, and five regions – North, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island-Powell River.

Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (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, [Criminal Appeals Section];
2. Prosecutions involving commercial crime, allegations against police, and regulatory offences including environmental and workplace injury and fatality related prosecutions [Commercial, Police, & Regulatory Prosecution Section];
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. CASP is also responsible for coordinating French and bilingual prosecutions.

Also within CASP is the Major Case Management (MCM) Unit.  Cases managed by the MCM Unit are designated under the MCM Model to ensure appropriate personnel, security, technology, and facility resources are available to manage these complex, high-profile cases. 

The Role
The Litigation Management System (LMS) Business Analyst provides business, functional and technical expertise in the process of disclosure management for files that are utilizing the Discover (Ringtail) application.  This includes being the main contact between police agencies, Crown Counsel, and the Litigation Management System team.  This position is responsible for supporting the Discover (Ringtail) system through business analysis, project management support, procedural support (best practices development, communications, testing and release documentation) and training in all aspects of the Discover (Ringtail) application for users within the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS).  This position works collaboratively with Major Case Disclosure Crown Counsel, the Senior Litigation Systems Manager, LMS Systems Analysts, other BCPS Business Analysts and members of Headquarters, Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions, and regional operations.   

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree, Diploma, Certification or Equivalent in information technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (including Paralegal Certification) may be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a legal office environment with preferred experience working in a criminal justice setting.
• Experience managing projects from initiation to completion.
• Experience developing and/or administering training plans, tools and learning resources.
• Preference may be given to those with experience working on a major prosecution file team.
• Preference may be given to those with a minimum of 2 years of recent (within the last 5 years) experience working for the BC Prosecution Service.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracy.Buchanan@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 01/31/2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. 

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.).

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.