Municipal Prosecutor

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**Job Description**:
***:Under the direct supervision of the City Solicitor for the purposes of Provincial Offences, is accountable for the prosecution of offences under Provincial, some Federal statutes and Municipal by-laws and to perform all related administrative duties related to the prosecution of offences under the Provincial Offences Act for the Thunder Bay Court Service Area.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conducts prosecutions of charges laid under Provincial statutes, Contraventions Act and Municipal By-laws in accordance with accepted prosecutorial practices and standards.
- Evaluates charges and ensures relevant evidence has been collected.
- Determines whether to proceed with prosecution, to withdraw charges or to charge.
- Researches and prepares cases for oral and/or written presentation before Provincial Offences courts.
- Manages requests for disclosure, makes sentencing recommendations, arranges for witnesses and interpreters
- Responds to inquiries, provides information, and maintains effective and co-operative working relationships with other officials in the justice system, City staff, other municipalities and agencies, ministry officials, enforcement officials and general public.
- Represents the City as respondent or appellant in the higher courts on matters relating to appeals under the Provincial Offences Act.
- Monitors and schedules contract prosecutors.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Degree or diploma in a related field; and
- Five years’ related legal and/or court experience
- Experience in law enforcement and a legal environment as either a prosecutor or defense counsel

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Knowledge of the Court System as required in the POA environment
- Knowledge of various Provincial legislation such as the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Municipal By-Laws
- Proven analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the judiciary, legal profession, police and public
- Excellent oral, auditory, comprehension, negotiation and written communication skills (in English)
- Competence in decision making
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain and display professional conduct at all times
- Competence within the meaning of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety R.S.O 1990 Chapter 0.1 as amended
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
- Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

**Assets**:

- Experience working with the ICON/IJP systems (Integrated Court Offences Network/Integrated Justice Program)
- Bilingualism

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
- May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
- Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
- Must be able to travel, via vehicle and/or air, to satellite court locations as required
- Must take an Oath of Secrecy
- Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

**General Information**:
**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE**: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks

**ACCOMMODATION**: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

**PRIVACY**:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Synd