AddressRegional Director – Management Lawyer I (MLI)
Public Prosecution Services
Office of the Attorney General
Justice and Public Safety
Permanent - Open Competition
Bathurst (bilingual)
Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities, and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.
Public Prosecution Services within the Department of Justice and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, is seeking individuals to join the Public Prosecution Services to serve as Regional Director (MLI).
The mandate of the Office of the Attorney General is to promote the impartial administration of justice and ensure the protection of the public interest in New Brunswick on behalf of the Crown. The Office includes the Public Prosecutions Services.
What you will do
As a member of the Public Prosecutions Management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, coaching and mentoring to a group of Crown Prosecutors within their respective regional office and addressing human resource issues as they arise. The successful candidate will also handle criminal and quasi-criminal prosecutions in all levels of Court for offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Control Drugs and Substance Act, Cannabis Act and Provincial Statutes, and will be responsible for the delivery of prosecutions services including the assignment and management of cases or files.
Work environment
- Bathurst Regional Office, Bathurst, New Brunswick
- A minimum of 36.25 hours per week
- We promote a scent-reduced environment
Who you are
Regional Directors are part of a dynamic team and a system where the primary goal is to provide a safe and secure community. As a Manager, you will possess strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to coach and encourage employees to reach their full potential. You will have strong negotiations and problem-solving skills.
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:
Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following competencies:
- Coaching and Team Development
- Organizational Awareness
- Organizational Commitment
- Relationship Building
- Results Orientation
- Strategic Thinking
Need to have
- Law Degree and membership in good standing or eligibility for membership to the Law Society of New Brunswick
- Experience in supervision and management of staff
- Extensive criminal law experience in dealing with increasingly complex criminal files
- Extensive Experience in advising law enforcement with respect to complex investigations
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the area of judicial authorizations
- Must have more than 8 years to the Bar as of June 2024. Please state your date of admission to a Canadian Law Society
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history clearance and security clearance check.
Language requirement
Written and spoken competence in English and French is required, please state your language capability
Candidates must demonstrate on their applications how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your resumé should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Operational Requirements: The following operational requirements are also required:
- Travel
- Possession of a valid driver's license
Nice to Have: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:
- Experience in financial management and human resource management
Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.
Wage
from $128,752 to $153,894 annually, depending on education and experience.
What can GNB offer you?
- Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.
How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or
by email at [email protected] by February 23, 2024 indicating competition number R78-2023-24-1409.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resource Services
Marysville Place
20 McGloin St., 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
Tel: (506) 453-2719
[email protected]
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.
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