Prosecutor

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, defence counsel and agents, and liaising with area municipalities and other enforcement agencies.
• Reviews officer’s 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• 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.