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Overview Competition #: 48359 Department: Justice Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSCAA Closing Date: 01-May-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) offers a unique and meaningful opportunity to contribute to justice and public safety. Established in 1990 as the first statutorily based independent prosecution service in Canada, the mandate of the PPS is rooted in its commitment to ensuring fair and equal treatment in the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences. We are looking for the brightest legal minds, who also reflect the rich diversity of our province. We celebrate a culture of diversity and belonging and encourage applications from those who value equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). Why Choose Us A career with the Public Prosecution Service in Nova Scotia provides an opportunity to contribute to justice and public safety while working in a professional, inclusive, and ethical environment. We are a dedicated and passionate team focused on making a difference, applying an equity and inclusion lens in training, development, workplace culture, communications, partnerships, and engagement to reflect the communities we serve. What We Offer Commitment to Justice and Public Interest: Prosecution duties performed with fairness, professionalism, and integrity, upholding the principles of justice in Nova Scotia. Mission and Goals: Aligning with the Government of Nova Scotia''s priority of public safety, excellence in public service, resource management, and fostering independent prosecutorial discretion with diversity and inclusion reflection of the community. Core Business Functions: Representing the Crown in criminal and quasi-criminal matters at all levels of court, handling appeals, providing legal advice to law enforcement, and contributing to criminal law and prosecutions policy. Professional Development and High Ethical Standards: Opportunities for professional development in a diverse, inclusive environment that values continuous improvement. Community Engagement: Providing a service reflective of the community and fostering inclusivity in the legal system. Impactful Contribution to Society: Upholding the rule of law and protecting community safety and well-being. For more information on the Public Prosecution Service, please visit: About Our Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a newly integrated Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence (HT/SV) Team within the Public Prosecution Service. The goal is to strengthen and modernize the PPS response to complex prosecutorial areas through a coordinated, province-wide approach. Candidates are Crown Attorneys committed to advancing trauma-informed prosecutions in human trafficking and sexual violence, and who are motivated to contribute to improved practices, resources, and systems across the Service. Members of the HT/SV Team work collaboratively, with each Crown maintaining a primary focus in either human trafficking or sexual violence while contributing across both areas. This model promotes shared expertise and consistency of approach. Key Responsibilities Conduct human trafficking and sexual violence prosecutions in Provincial Courts and Supreme Courts across Nova Scotia, independently or with colleagues. Collaborate with and train police on related prosecutions. Provide pre-charge and post-charge legal advice to police upon request. Support colleagues by developing and delivering training, resources, best practices, and policy guidance related to these prosecutions. Contribute to developing systems and measures to support quality and consistency in these prosecutions province-wide. Collaborate with justice partners and community stakeholders to enhance the criminal justice response. Qualifications and Experience You are a lawyer with a minimum of three years of significant criminal litigation experience, with knowledge in criminal law, evidence, and procedure. Experience or a strong focus in human trafficking and/or sexual violence is preferred. You should have knowledge of gender-based violence and trauma-informed practices, and be an innovative leader with experience partnering with external stakeholders. Ability to develop and deliver new systems, training, and resources with measures to evaluate results is desirable. Strong initiative and ability to work independently and within a team are valued. You Will Also Have Trauma-informed interactions experience with traumatized individuals and vulnerable victims and witnesses. Experience managing complex files, investigative techniques, and challenging legal issues. Strong public speaking and teaching skills, including developing training materials. Eligibility for membership or current membership with the Nova Scotia Barristers Society. The above qualifications may be assessed through written examinations, tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks. Benefits The Government of Nova Scotia offers a range of benefits based on employment status and union agreement, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, disability, vacation, and Employee Assistance Programs. Details are available from Benefits for government employees. Additional Information Successful applicants may need to provide a current Certificate of Standing from their law society. This competition is for two permanent positions and may consider a two-year secondment where appropriate. It is restricted to current Nova Scotia Crown Attorney employees. The selection order is Expression of Interest applicants, internal applicants, then external applicants. Applications must be complete. Offer of employment is conditional on background checks and credential verification. Questions may be directed to . These positions report to the Deputy Director and are based in PPS head office in Halifax. Travel within Nova Scotia will be required. Pay and Equity Pay Grade: CA - CA Salary Range: $3,639.93 - $7,697.97 bi-weekly Employment Equity: Our goal is a diverse workforce representative of the citizens we serve. Equity groups are encouraged to self-identify in the application. Accommodation We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations throughout the process. Contact for details. #J-18808-Ljbffr