Team Lead, Prosecutor - Newmarket, Canada - York Region

York Region

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Newmarket, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary

Approximate length of assignment, in months

Type of Position
- a Replacement

Start Date
Salary
Per hour
Salary

Grade
- $ $65.8

Department
York Region > Legal & Court Services > Court Services
Location
Provincial Offences York North Yonge Street
Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)
Job Description (E)

POSITION PURPOSE

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; providing guidance, training, mentoring, and coordinating, assigning, scheduling and checking the work of assigned Prosecutors and ensuring a safe working environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts prosecutions under Provincial statutes and regulations and Municipal bylaws in the Ontario Court of Justice.
Appears as respondent or appellant in the Ontario Court of Justice on matters relating to appeals under the Provincial Offences Act.
Conducts prosecutions of Federal offences under the Contraventions Act (Canada).
Responds to customer enquiries directly and/or resolves difficult or highly sensitive complaints either verbally or in writing.
Liaises with, fosters and maintains positive relationships with internal staff and external contacts including the judiciary, solicitors, local municipalities, ministries, policing and enforcement agencies and the general public.
Provides guidance, training, mentoring and coordinates, assigns, schedules and checks the work of assigned Prosecutors.
Provides input on performance reviews for staff and provides feedback to the Senior Counsel, or Associate Counsel.
Develops education strategies for various enforcement agencies and staff in conjunction with the Senior Counsel Prosecutions and the Associate Counsel Prosecutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a Secondary School diploma.
Minimum of five (5) 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 and a minimum of three (3) years experience in prosecuting and/or defending municipal and/or provincial offences in the Ontario Court of Justice
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 and municipal bylaws applicable to Provincial and Municipal offences and Charter of Rights and procedures relating to Charter issues.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management, accountability, flexibility and adaptability.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
3 Scheduled Shifts
Monday to Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm
Operational Hours
Close Date
September 13, 2023

- # of Hires Needed

Union

CUPE 905 York Region

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