CR CNSL MG – Crown Counsel Manager Deputy Director In Charge of Criminal Appeals

Posting Title
CR CNSL MG – Crown Counsel Manager Deputy Director In Charge of Criminal Appeals

Position Classification
Crown Counsel Manager

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$252,883.58 – $305,569.36 annually

Close Date
11/1/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Prosecution Service/Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions

Job Summary

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) contributes to the protection of society by preparing for and conducting prosecutions diligently and fairly. The BCPS prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes in the provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia and in the Supreme Court of Canada. The BCPS provides legal advice to government and police on criminal law matters and develops policies and procedures on issues relating to the prosecution of criminal justice. The Assistant Deputy Attorney General (ADAG) is responsible for the administration of the BCPS, which is divided into Headquarters, Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (CASP) and five regions which are headed by a Regional Crown Counsel.

Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (CASP) is looking for the next Deputy Director in charge of Criminal Appeals.

The Deputy Director in charge of Criminal Appeals is a senior member of the BCPS, a member of the Regional Management Committee and reports to the Director of CASP. This position will perform leadership and management functions, as well as assume administrative and legal duties.

The Deputy Director in charge of Criminal Appeals will lead and provide management oversight in relation to APP1 policy (Appeals by Crown to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada), be responsible for appeals in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court , evaluate incoming Crown appeal requests, and coordinate with the Director of CASP on Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) interventions, deal with alleged wrongful convictions and the Post-Conviction Review Committee, and provide legal advice in complex matters.

The Deputy Director in charge of Criminal Appeals will be expected to manage his or her own caseload, provide advice to Crown counsel, within and outside CASP and provide legal advice and support to the BC Prosecution Service Management Committee on those issues arising at all levels of court.

CASP is responsible for the following areas of practice:

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

Compensation includes:

• 20 days of annual vacation to start, increasing over time to 35 days, plus 8 additional earned days off and 2 supplemental leave days
• An annual conference and a full spectrum of professional development and learning opportunities
• An attractive public service pension and benefits package

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia or immediate eligibility for call to the British Columbia Bar.
• Counsel with at least 12 years of criminal law related practice.
• Counsel with at least 8 years of Crown Counsel experience.
• Counsel with substantial experience in prosecuting criminal appeals
• Counsel with substantial experience in conducting complex trials raising difficult legal questions

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada
• Experience in the development and delivery of legal education
• Experience in effectively leading and/or managing legal counsel and professional staff

Proviso:

• Travel is a requirement. Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the ministry.
• Work outside regular business hours may be required.
• You must submit to and successfully pass the Enhanced Security Screening (ESS) and Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check. Security Screening and Criminal Record Review Act checks will be conducted periodically and at least every five years.

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:
Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (CASP) has one Deputy Director in Charge of Criminal Appeals position available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position is excluded from the BC Crown Counsel Association.
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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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Job Category
Court and Judicial Services

Additional Information