Prosecutor (Bilingual)

Reporting to the Senior Counsel, Prosecutions, 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 bylaws 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, bylaws 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 Society of Upper Canada to practice law or provide legal services as a Paralegal.
• Fluent in both English and French including verbal and written ability.
• 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 bylaws 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.