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    Prosecutor - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

    City of Mississauga
    City of Mississauga Mississauga, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Req ID: 25058
    Vacancy Type: Permanent
    Number of Positions: 1
    Closing Date: 05/11/2024

    Job Summary

    Reporting to the Manager, Prosecutions & APS the Prosecutor's primary purpose is to conduct trials, appeals, and resolution meetings relating to Provincial Offences Act Part I, II and III charges laid under a wide array of federal and provincial statutes, regulations and municipal by-laws. The Prosecutor also represents the City at the Mississauga Appeal and Property Standards Committee. The Prosecutor is responsible for deciding how to proceed in every court and tribunal proceeding. The Prosecutor provides prosecution related direction, education and training to internal and external enforcement agencies.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Prosecute Part I, II and III charges in Provincial Offences Court

    • Conduct Early Resolution Meetings

    • Attend case management court

    • Conduct Crown and Judicial pre-trials

    • Conduct trials

    • Conduct case specific legal research

    • Draft Charter application responding materials including facta, supporting affidavits and Documentary Briefs

    • Liaise with enforcement officers

    • Liaise with Victim Witness Assistance Program on fatality prosecutions

    • Liaise with and manage civilian witnesses

    • Liaise with the Crown's Office

    • Prepare disclosure and respond to requests for additional disclosure

    • Prepare witnesses for trial
    Represent the City on POA Appeals

    • Appear before a Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice

    • Respond to appeals against convictions and sentencing

    • Initiate appeals of dismissals and sentencing decisions

    • Prepare Appellant or Respondent materials including facta and books of authorities

    • Conduct appeal specific research
    Represent the City at the Mississauga Appeals and Property Standards Committee

    • Prepare Respondent Document Brief

    • Conduct pre-hearing conference

    • Liaise with enforcement Manager or Property Standards Officer

    • Prepare witnesses

    • Conduct hearing
    Provide Prosecution related training, education, direction and mentoring

    • Present to colleagues at Prosecutors Association of Ontario

    • Provide training to internal (examples: Fire Prevention; Building Inspectors; Compliance & Licensing; Animal Services) and external enforcement agencies (examples: OPP, Peel Regional Police, Public Health Agency of Canada) including mock trial exercises

    • Attend police and fire colleges

    • Mentor and over-see articling and paralegal students

    • Review draft charges to assist with wording and determine public interest and reasonable prospect of conviction

    Skills and Qualifications


    • Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (paralegal or lawyer)

    •University degree or post-secondary education in a legal program (Paralegal / Court &Tribunal Agent)

    •Minimum 3 to 5 years experience prosecuting in the POA Court

    •Comprehensive knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act

    •Thorough working knowledge of the legislation, regulations and by-laws that gives rise to the charges that are issued and prosecuted in the City of Mississauga including the Highway Traffic Act, Planning Act, Building Code Act, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Municipal Act, Trespass to Property Act, Quarantine Act, Liquor Control Act, Cannabis Control Act and Traffic on the Land Side of Airport Regulations

    •Knowledge of the Mississauga Appeal and Property Standards Committee's Rules of Procedure, the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act and standards of review in administrative matters

    •Understands the importance in maintaining the public's confidence in the justice system.

    •Understands and demonstrates to the public through their actions that the prosecution process is independent and free from political and enforcement intervention

    •Knowledge of court decisions, Rules of Court and legal procedures relevant to POA prosecutions

    •Exceptional written & oral communication skills

    • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

    • Ability to work independently and on own initiative

    • Attention to detail and accuracy

    • Excellent problem solving, analytical, decision making and conflict resolution skills

    Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 86, $ 115,812.00
    Hours of Work: 35
    Work Location: 950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
    Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/Legal Services , Prosecutions
    Non-Union/Union: Non Union

    A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

    We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

    All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

    Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
    The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

    Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

    Accommodations
    The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

    If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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