Independent Provincial Offences Act Prosecutor (Part-Time)

Town of Fort Frances

Fort Frances

Hybrid

CAD 54,000 - 65,000

Part time

13 days ago

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Job summary

The Town of Fort Frances seeks a qualified Municipal Prosecutor (Part-Time, in-person) to conduct prosecutions under provincial statutes, municipal by-laws, and the Contraventions Act within the Ontario Court of Justice. The role requires independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in complex matters.

Responsibilities include evidence review, plea negotiations, early resolution, and preparation of legal documents.

Qualifications

Licensed Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, or eligible to obtain and maintain such licence.
Degree or diploma in Paralegal Studies, Law and Security Administration, Legal Studies, Criminology, Justice Studies, or a related discipline.
Minimum five (5) years' prosecutorial, courtroom, legal, or law enforcement experience, preferably involving Provincial Offences Act matters.
Thorough understanding of Provincial Offences Act and its application.
Demonstrated knowledge of Highway Traffic Act, Contraventions Act (Canada), Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Rules of Evidence.
Demonstrated experience conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, applications, factums, and written submissions.

Responsibilities

Conducts prosecutions under provincial statutes, the Contraventions Act (Canada) and municipal by-laws in the Ontario Court of Justice for the Fort Frances Court Service area.
Reviews statements of witnesses; evidence and its admissibility; reviews that all charges have been sufficiently investigated.
Ensures that all evidence has been collected before presenting arguments to the Court.
Maintains current knowledge of applicable legislation and the common law, stays current regarding any changes and developments.
Performs administrative duties related to prosecutions including the disclosure of documents and notice requirements.
Liaises with Justices of the Peace, Provincial Offences Administration staff, enforcement and other agencies, legal profession and the public.
Provides disclosure to defendants and accepts service of documents; ensuring witnesses are summonsed or cancelled as necessary.
At trial, presents evidence and makes legal argument to prove the charge.
In the case of appeals, files the required documents and presents legal argument on appeal before a Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice.
Addresses complaints promptly and effectively.
Prepare and conduct prosecutions of offences under provincial statutes, municipal by-laws, the Contraventions Act (Canada), and delegated matters before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Research and prepare legal documents including Notices of Motion, Affidavits, written submissions, applications, appeal materials, factums, books of authority, and other court documents.
Research and analyze legislation, regulations, legal precedents, and case law to determine appropriate courses of action and evaluate the sufficiency of evidence.
Attend early resolution meetings with defendants, agents, and legal counsel and negotiate appropriate resolutions where warranted.
Examine and cross-examine witnesses, present oral and written submissions, summarize evidence, and make submissions respecting judgment and sentencing.
Conduct statutory, corporate, property ownership, tax, and conviction record searches as required.
Maintain effective working relationships with enforcement agencies and provide legal guidance regarding investigations and prosecutions.
Liaise with enforcement agencies, the Crown Attorney's Office, the Judiciary, provincial ministries, expert witnesses, and other stakeholders.
Provide training and educational support to municipal and enforcement personnel on court procedures and emerging legal developments.