Director, Public Prosecution Service – Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service

The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) of Nova Scotia was established in 1990 as the first statutorily based independent prosecution service in Canada, born out of the Marshall Inquiry. The PPS acts on behalf of the Attorney General of Nova Scotia in the discharge of her criminal law mandate by prosecuting offences, and by providing legal advice to law enforcement agencies in Nova Scotia.

The Director of PPS oversees the prosecution of offences to ensure the transparency and integrity of the criminal justice system and is the lawful deputy of the Attorney General of Nova Scotia for the purpose of exercising the powers and performing the duties under the Public Prosecutions Act (Act). The Director plays a central role in safeguarding public confidence in the justice system, ensuring that prosecutions are conducted lawfully, without bias, and in the public interest.

Learn More Closing Date: October 25, 2025