Prosecutor

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor Prosecutors is responsible for conducting prosecutions under Federal and Provincial statutes and regulations and municipal by-laws in the Ontario Court of Justice.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Conducts prosecutions under Provincial statutes and regulations and Municipal by-laws in the Ontario Court of Justice.
• Conducts prosecutions of Federal offences under the Contraventions Act (Canada).
• Prepares prosecution cases by researching the relevant statutes regulations by-laws and case law speaking to enforcement officers witnesses defense counsel and agents and liaising with area municipalities and other enforcement agencies.
• Reviews officers notes witness statements accident reports and other documents and considers the admissibility of evidence to determine that all charges have been sufficiently investigated all evidence collected and that a reasonable prospect of conviction exists before presenting the case to the court.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns as appropriate from the general public etc.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Liaises with solicitors area municipalities agents public police etc. with respect to prosecution cases.
• Participates on committees work groups task forces and special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of secondary school diploma.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in prosecuting and/or defending municipal and/or provincial offences in the Ontario Court of Justice or successful completion of a Court and Tribunal Agent Program or Paralegal Program.
• Must be licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to practice law or provide legal services as a Paralegal.
• Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence and Ontario Court of Justice trial and appeal procedures.
• Working knowledge of relevant Federal and Provincial statutes and regulations municipal by-laws applicable to Provincial and Municipal offences and Charter of Rights and procedures relating to Charter issues.
• Knowledge of and ability to abide by Provincial Standards and Guidelines for Prosecutors in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Province and the Region.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and knowledge of the Integrated Courts Offences Network (ICON) or other similar applications.