Reporting to the Manager of Provincial Prosecutions, the Prosecutor conducts prosecutions and initiates appeals related to Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters.
Qualifications:
- College Diploma in Paralegal Program or equivalent.
- Three to five years of experience would be preferred in Provincial Offences Courts, similar courts or administrative tribunals.
Skills and Abilities:
- P1 Licence with Law Society of Ontario (LSO) or equivalent.
- Thorough knowledge of Highway Traffic Act, Provincial Offences Act, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and applicable case law.
- In-depth knowledge of the policies, practices and court procedures related to the prosecution of provincial offences.
- Demonstrated understanding of the role and function of the prosecutor in trial and appeals.
- Excellent written communication skills to prepare correspondence and legal documentation.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with witnesses and make legal arguments in Provincial Offences Court.
- Demonstrated organizational skill to manage court lists and meet statutory and administrative deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a quick paced environment; Initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to handle a daily case load of various provincial or by-law offences.
- Ability to manage difficult situations that may arise when conducting early resolutions and/or trials.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as e-mail, Internet and Intranet.
Compensation & Other Information:
$76, 322 to $99, 598
This posting is for one (1) permanent, full-time position.
Current Hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Schedule Dependent)
Work hours and work arrangement are subject to change in accordance with business requirements.
How to Apply:
For a complete job description and to apply on-line, please visit the City of London website at https://london.ca/government/employment-opportunities
Please note following the interview stage, proof of education will be required prior to moving to the next stage in the selection process.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, June 16, 2024
We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.
