Crown Witness Coordinator

Important messages

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and an equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace culture. We are committed to being representative of Canadian society and ensuring that our workforce feels they belong. All candidates in the area of selection who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, especially equity groups like members of a racialized group, persons living with a disability, Indigenous Peoples, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Bringing your whole self to work each day is important to us. We are genuinely interested in understanding who you are and what your identity factors are.

Accessibility:

Set yourself up for success! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, it is important to us that you feel included and that you can participate without barriers. We are committed to improving accessibility in all areas of our organization and adopting a “Yes, by default” approach when necessary requirements are requested. You are encouraged to communicate your unique needs for accessibility and/or accommodation. For example, you may contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you proceed to a future assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information and you can determine if you may require an accommodation at that time (such as, but not limited to, a different test format, an adaptive technology, additional time, a new date, etc.). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so that candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

Please use the Contact information below to request accommodation during any phase of this assessment process. This information will be kept confidential and your right to privacy will be protected.

If you are unable to submit your application before the closing date, please do not hesitate to contact Alexandrine Tarte-Tardif by email at .

Do you have an interest in the criminal justice system in Canada and working with victims and witnesses affected by crime?

Do you have a desire to assist those navigating this complex system by providing information and ongoing court support with an empathic and compassionate approach? Is developing strong rapport and a safer space in your everyday interactions important to you?

As a Crown Witness Coordinator (CWC) at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) you will have an opportunity to use these skills and tools to aid in the creation of a more accessible route for those navigating an intricate system. Often working with people at the most difficult points of their lives, CWC’s strive to ensure victims of crime are aware of their rights and have access to accurate and reliable information.

Within PPSC we acknowledge the historical and on-going failure to protect the lives, values, and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. CWC’s are confronted with these historical and on-going realities regularly, with the continued over-representation of Indigenous Peoples within the criminal justice system and high rates of violence against Indigenous Peoples, particularly Indigenous women and girls. CWC’s work with all victims of crime with a victim centered approach with an aim of mitigating unnecessary harm from an already significant and sensitive time.

Duties

Crown Witness Coordinators work closely with Crown prosecutors, victims, witnesses, and the community to provide a critical link between the criminal justice system and victims of crime. This small but essential support team for witnesses and victims of crime provide services throughout the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.

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Work environment

The Department:

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization that prosecutes federal offences. We offer career opportunities for prosecutors, paralegals, legal assistants, and a wide range of business professionals. Our organization consists of approximately 1000 employees in regional offices across the country.

In 2023, we updated our Mission and Values to reflect our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation as well as Equity and Inclusion. The PPSC acknowledges the realities faced by individuals subjected to systemic discrimination and the significant over-representation of racialized and Indigenous persons in the criminal justice system. The PPSC’s mission is to serve the public interest and help make Canada a safe and just society by conducting prosecutions in a manner that is equitable, objective and independent, while protecting the rights of every individual; and contributing to the change necessary to support a criminal justice system that is fair to all.

To learn more about the PPSC’s guiding mission and values, visit: https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/mis-mis.html.

Every PPSC employee has a role to play in creating a work environment where every person can bring their whole self to work and feel valued and empowered to contribute. Being informed and influenced by our diverse employees helps change the heart and conscience of the PPSC. As part of the larger PPSC Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) governance structure, you can join one of five National Councils for Employees: Persons living with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Black Persons, Indigenous Peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+.

The PPSC also updated the Decision to Prosecute test, which provides clear guidance to prosecutors on how to be more proactive and conscious about recognizing bias, discrimination, and other factors contributing to over-representation. Prosecutors now have a framework to consider background and systemic factors. These factors are considered not only as they relate to the accused, but also to the victim and affected communities, particularly Indigenous women and girls. It also seeks to clarify situations where the public interest may not require a prosecution.

Love to travel? There are 20 communities in the Northwest Territories that are served by the PPSC. Employees will have the opportunity to explore the greatness and natural beauty of the North during their travels for circuit court.

Additional benefits to working in the Northwest Territories:

1) Northern Allowance - in addition to your base salary to offset the costs of living in the Northwest Territories.
2) Relocation assistance.
3) Vacation Travel Assistance - paid travel outside the territory once a year. The amount allocated varies.
4) Training opportunities.

Intent of the process

The intent of this advertisement is to attract, assess, and appoint persons in the Crown Witness Coordinator role within the Northwest Territories Regional Office. This process will be used to staff immediate and future opportunities.

Current Crown Witness Coordinator positions to fill: two (2)

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS – COME MEET THE TEAM OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REGIONAL OFFICE!

We will be holding a series of information sessions with employees of our Northwest Territories Regional Office. Candidates will have the opportunity to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of our Crown Witness Coordinators (CWC), the work environment, as well as the culture and experiences that the Northwest Territories has to offer.

Upon receipt of your application and once the advertisement has closed, you will be provided with the details of the information sessions from Stacey LaCroix-Sauve, Senior Human Resources Advisor, by email.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
- A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

These qualifications are not essential to perform the work, but would benefit the organization or enhance the work to be performed currently or in the future.

Asset Qualification:
- Experience working with or supporting victims of crime or vulnerable people.
- Experience working in a Northern environment.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, particularly in Indigenous communities.

Organizational Need:
- The PPSC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. We encourage candidates belonging to one or more of the following equity groups to self-declare: Indigenous peoples, persons living with a disability, members of a visible minority group, and women. Applications from those who self-declare as belonging to one of these groups could be considered first. They could also be given preference at the hiring stage.

Operational Requirements:

- Possession of a valid driver’s licence. Note: the licence class must, at a minimum, authorize the driver to drive a car, van or small truck, on all roads and highways without an accompanying driver.
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include working evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.
- Requirement to travel which may include assignments on short notice and for extended periods.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
- Thinking things through.
- Planning and Organizing.
- Working effectively with others.
- Demonstrating integrity and respect.
- Showing initiative and being action oriented.
- Communication (verbally and in writing).
- Empathy.
- Reliability.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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