Prosecutor

Location

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
Provincial Offences York North - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)

$57.84 - $62.87 per hour

Casual/On-call, Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

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 that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local 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.

Consistently named one of Canada’s 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 Program and 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 - We’re 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.

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.

• 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 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.

• 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…