Crown Witness Coordinator

Public Prosecution Service of Canada - Northwest Territories Regional Office, Nunavut Regional Office, Yukon Regional Office

Closing date
February 27, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number
2026-PPD-EA-NWT-NU-YT-159574

Salary
$73,798 to $79,511

Level
PM-03

Who can apply
Nunavut Inuit who are enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement. Persons residing within a 500 kilometre radius of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Persons residing within a 700 kilometre radius of Whitehorse, Yukon. For positions located in Yukon, candidates who meet the essential qualifications will be appointed in the following order:

1. Candidates who self-identify as members of Yukon First Nations;
2. Candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples;
3. Veterans;
4. Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

For positions located in Nunavut, persons self-identifying as Nunavut Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first.

Duties

• Assist victims and witnesses affected by crime by providing information and ongoing court support with an empathic and compassionate approach.
• Develop strong rapport and create a safer space in everyday interactions.
• Work closely with Crown prosecutors, victims, witnesses, and the community to provide a critical link between the criminal justice system and victims of crime.
• Travel across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon to support circuit court needs.

Additional benefits to working in the North include allowances under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive, relocation assistance, Vacation Travel Assistance, training opportunities, and government housing ( Nunavut only ).

Work environment

The Department: The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization of approximately 1,000 employees across Canada, dedicated to prosecuting federal offences. We offer meaningful career opportunities for legal and business professionals. Our updated Mission and Values reflect a strong commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Equity and Inclusion. We recognize the impact of systemic discrimination and are working to support a fairer justice system for all, particularly Indigenous and racialized communities. Through our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) structure, employees can engage with one of five National Councils for Employees: Persons living with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Black Persons, Indigenous Peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+. We’ve also modernized our Decision to Prosecute test to help prosecutors recognize and address bias and systemic factors, ensuring decisions reflect both legal standards and the broader public interest. Learn more about our mission and values. (No external link).

Intent of the process
This process is anticipatory. A list of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates will be established from this process to staff positions in Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Whitehorse (Yukon) and Iqaluit (Nunavut), with varying tenures.

Conditions of employment

- Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability

- Medical Clearance

Operational requirements

- Requirement to travel which may include assignments on short notice and for extended periods.

- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours which may include evenings, nights and weekends based on operational needs.

- 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 (Yukon and Northwest Territories only).

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

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

Experience
Experience working with or supporting individuals through difficult situations, which may include youth, elderly, persons with disabilities, victims of crime, or vulnerable people.

Experience working in a Northern environment.

Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, particularly in Indigenous communities.

Applied / assessed at a later date

The following will be assessed after the screening stage: Competencies: Potential to learn; Attention to Detail; Thinking Things Through; Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented; Working Effectively with Others; Demonstrate Integrity and Respect; Communicate Effectively with Others; Reliability; Empathy; Planning and Organizing.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: The following criteria may be evaluated during the hiring process. Please ensure your application clearly indicates whether you meet any of these qualifications: - Experience working in a legal environment. - Knowledge of Inuit culture (Nunavut only). - Ability to Speak Inuktut (Nunavut only).

Organizational needs

The PPSC is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. Through intentional screening, assessment, and/or selection that may first consider candidates who self-declare as members of the following groups, we aim to address underrepresentation. Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities are considered where applicable.

Our commitment

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The PPSC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the Canadian population. We foster an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including Black people, Indigenous persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities and racialized persons. Accessibility: We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring an inclusive hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage, please contact us. All requests are confidential, and your privacy will be respected.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Note

Additional links and diversity information are provided for context only and are not required for the application.