Prosecutor - Brampton, Canada - City of Brampton

City of Brampton

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Brampton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE:
Prosecutor

DEPARTMENT:
Legislative Services

POSTING NUMBER:105385

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:
Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:35 hour workweek

LOCATION:
Hybrid Model - when working onsite, you will report to 5 Ray Lawson Blvd, Provincial Offences Courthouse

SALARY GRADE:6

HIRING SALARY RANGE:
$95, $107,369.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE:
$119,599.00 per annum

JOB TYPE:
Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:
May 12, 2023

CLOSING DATE:
May 25, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Assist the Manager of Prosecutions in the proper administration of justice by conducting prosecutions and appeals of offences under provincial and federal statutes and municipal by-laws.

To represent the Corporation of the City of Brampton (the "City") at hearings and to perform administrative duties related to the prosecution of offences.

To provide general legal services to the Corporation in the areas of prosecution, before administrative tribunals, Small Claims Court litigation, by-law drafting, interpretation and collections.

Conducts prosecutions from initiation to final disposition at appeal of offences under provincial & federal statutes and municipal bylaws, and represents the City at various hearings.
Performs legal research and file review, prepares legal arguments and settlement negotiations related to prosecutions.
Drafts grounds of appeal, reviews court transcripts and ensures all documents are properly before the appellate court.
Conducts appeals before the Ontario Court of Justice for the City, as either appellant or respondent.
Compiles reports to various levels of staff.
Liaises on a continuous basis with Courts Administration staff, Peel Regional Police, legal counsel and municipal staff.
Liaises through the Manager of Prosecutions with Deputy City Solicitor, City Solicitor, Commissioner of Corporate Services and elected officials.
Responsible for carriage of a number of Small Claims Court
Conducts trials, motions and appeal hearings as appropriate.
Attends Ontario Court of Justice for matters such as appeals and motions.
Attends tribunals and boards (i.e. Ontario Municipal Board, Property Standards Appeal Tribunal, Brampton Appeal Tribunal) on behalf of the City

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SELECTION CRITERIA:***
EDUCATION:

University degree or post
secondary education in a legal program (Paralegal/Court & Tribunal Agent) or five years prosecution experience;
Licenced by the Law Society of Ontario

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3 years experience in a legal environment with one year experience as a Prosecutor or Defence;
Minimum 2 years experience prosecuting Municipal offences such as (Building Code Act, F.P.P.A, Planning Act) and bylaws

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

Exceptional communication skills along with superior report writing with proficiency with MS Office Suite;
Ability to prosecute in both English and French a preferred asset

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Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview:
Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

***As part of the corporation's Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.