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Job Brief:

Under the direction of the Manager, Prosecutions, the Municipal Prosecutor is responsible to provide prosecution services related to provincial offences as mandated by the Provincial Government to the City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton, as well as various ministries and enforcement agencies that operate within the court service area.

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Municipal Prosecutor

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: flexible work hours, remote and hybrid working arrangements, OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Title: Municipal Prosecutor

Closing date: December 15, 2024

Status: Permanent Full-time

Department: Corporate Services

Wage: $90,578 - $105,963 (2024)

Reports to: Manager, Prosecutions

Location: Lindsay Ontario

Essential Duties:

Prepare and conduct prosecutions of matters under Provincial Statues, Municipal By-laws and the Contraventions Act in the Ontario Court of Justice, commenced under Part I, Part II and Part III of the Provincial Offenses Act and other statues. Oversee all matters concerning the prosecution of provincial offenses, including, but not limited to:

Respond to written correspondence, prepare and provide disclosure, prepare witness lists, prepare exhibits for submission, bring and respond to motions, draft factums and books of authority, negotiate plea arrangements, conduct trials and per-trials
Review and manage requests for disclosure
Prepare, review, initiate or respond to all provincial offence and/or Contravention Act appeals, including drafting factums and books of authority, negotiations and the argument of appeals before a Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice
Provide direction, advice, and opinions to enforcement agencies to promote understanding of the legislation relating to provincial offences including providing training sessions to local enforcement staff

Working Conditions

Normal working hours are 37.5 per week with core working hours between 8:00 am and 5:00pm
Combination of general office environment and occasional off-site travel
Attend meetings, conferences and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours

Applicants must be prepared for online skill assessments

Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code (HRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other Federal or Provincial legislation.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by December 15 2024 through the Careers page

on our website:

https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYOFKA&cws=37&rid=2420

Requirements

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in Paralegal Studies, Court and Tribunal Agent and/or Legal Studies or a related field
Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
Licensed Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Proven prosecutorial experience of municipal and provincial offences in the Ontario Court of Justice
Must be able to comply with the Memorandum of Understanding standards as set out by the Province of Ontario
Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies out lined below
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications, audio/video conferencing, the internet and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required