About this role
Job Information
Job Title: Crown Prosecutor – Technology and Internet Crime
Job Requisition ID: 85503
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary 18 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Classification: Crown Prosecutor 2-4
Salary
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Crown Prosecutor 2 - ($5,593.60 to $6,926.96/Biweekly) ($145,992.96 to $180,793.66/year)
Crown Prosecutor 3 - ($7,450.08 to $8,260.75/bi-weekly) ($194,447.09 to $215,605.58/year)
Crown Prosecutor 4 - ($8,502.54 - $9,352.26/Bi-Weekly) ($221,916.29 - $244,093.99/Year)
Are you passionate about protecting children and holding offenders accountable in an increasingly digital world? As a prosecutor in the Technology and Internet Crimes Unit, you will lead complex and meaningful cases involving online child exploitation, working at the forefront of criminal law, technology, and victim protection. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference while collaborating with investigative and legal partners across Alberta, Canada, and internationally.
To learn more about Alberta Justice, please visit
https://www.alberta.ca/justice
To learn more about Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, please visit
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-crown-prosecution-service.aspx
Role Responsibilities
This role focuses on prosecuting complex technology-related offences involving the sexual exploitation of children, including online child luring, child sexual abuse and exploitation material
(CSAEM)
, sexual interference, and sexual assault. Prosecutors work closely with law enforcement providing pre-charge legal advice, supporting investigations, and advising on search warrants and production orders.
Roles and Responsibilities for Prosecutor in Technology and Internet Crime:
Criminal Prosecution
Prosecute cases involving online child exploitation, child luring, child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM), sexual interference, and sexual assault.
Handle complex and challenging criminal cases requiring advanced litigation and practice management skills.
Investigation Support
Provide pre-charge advice to law enforcement on investigations.
Assist in drafting and reviewing search warrants and production orders.
Advise police on the legality of investigative techniques in technology-related criminal cases.
Collaboration
Work closely with police and prosecutors in Alberta, across Canada, and internationally.
Offer litigation support to other prosecutors on technology-related issues.
Training and Education
Assist in the training of investigators and prosecutors on technology crime issues.
Deliver community education to children, parents, and other interest groups on internet safety and online child exploitation.
Exposure to Sensitive Material
Handle and review images and video content related to child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM) as part of casework.
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APS Competencies
Competencies
are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
Agility
Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments
Drive for Results
Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
Develop Self and Others
Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others
Build Collaborative Environments
Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Develop Networks
Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders
Systems Thinking
Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.
Creative Problem Solving
Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), and active membership or immediate eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta is required.
Crown Prosecutor 2: a minimum of 4 years legal experience is required.
Crown Prosecutor 3: a minimum of 11 years legal experience is required.
Crown Prosecutor 4: a minimum of 15+ years legal experience is required.
Prosecution experience in criminal law is
required.
For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is
required.
A valid Alberta Motor Vehicle Operators License is a requirement. Travel within the province is
required.
Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Minimum recruitment standards
outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Notes
This is a temporary 18 month secondment, and this Job Ad will be used to fill future vacancies.
Location: John E. Brownlee Building, 10365 - 97 Street N. W. Edmonton, Alberta
The Hours of Work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Travel within Alberta to circuit court locations is a requirement for this role.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what we have to offer
Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
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Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
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Professional learning and development
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Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
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Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see
Job Application Resources
for
information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the
International Qualifications Assessment Service
(IQAS)
or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of
Credential Evaluation Services of Canada
for more information
.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Ashley Crooks
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