Job Description

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.


This position is to prosecute gender-based violence, sexual offences, matters before the Domestic Violence Court, other serious matters, lead in the development of additional Therapeutic Court and training on gender-based violence.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Attend in all Courts in the province to prosecute gender-based violence, sexual offences and matters before the Domestic Violence Court; Trial preparation work to include review of disclosed materials, viewing videos, meeting with witnesses, negotiations with defense counsel, preparing all written submission (factums, memorandums, submissions on sentence, notices, orders, etc.), conducting research; Responding to and answering inquiries from other crown attorneys, police officers, government departments and agencies and the general public; Appearing at trials of other matters and show cause hearings as time permits;

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a recognized law school and membership in the Law Society of Prince Edward Island is required; Must have at least l0 years at the bar, and 5 years of Crown Attorney experience; Must have the ability to effectively communicate with vulnerable and young witnesses; Must have the legal and neurological knowledge to effectively obtain evidence from every type of witness regardless of age, socio-economic status, and maturity; Must be familiar with the structure and operation of the Criminal Code Review Board of Prince Edward Island; Must have extensive criminal courtroom experience, excellent research skills, and the ability to advocate well in both written and oral form.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at

www.jobspei.ca

. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.

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