STEP 1: ALL REGULAR/FIXED-TERM OCAA AND ALOC LAWYERS ON STAFF, CURRENT REDEPLOYMENT LIST MEMBERS AND CURRENT ARTICLING STUDENT HIREBACK POOL MEMBERS.
Step 2: In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.
The Ministry of the Attorney General, Criminal Law Division, is seeking an experienced and dedicated lawyer for a rewarding opportunity as an Assistant Crown Attorney under the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) initiative. In this role, you will serve as the ICE Lead for the Toronto Region, contributing to the Provincial effort to combat Internet Crimes Against Children. The incumbent will report to the Director of Crown Operations, Toronto Region.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- You have membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
- Extensive prosecutorial experience, with demonstrated experience in prosecuting internet crimes against children at all criminal trial and bail courts a necessity and prior policy experience
- Experience prosecuting large and complex cases involving technical, computer, and forensic/scientific evidence
- Demonstrated knowledge of criminal, constitutional and search and seizure law, including criminal procedure, rules of evidence, and statute and case law related to the prosecution of ICE cases
- Experience in developing policy with the ability to think creatively and to develop solutions that incorporate best trial practices into policy and vice versa
- Knowledge and understanding of the role and function of prosecutor
- Demonstrated knowledge of victims’ issues and interests
- Experience conducting education, training and mentoring
- Proven research and analytical skills and an ability to organize a principled and strategic approach to cases and issues
INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including advocacy ability, presentation and public speaking skills
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders including the judiciary, the police, and representatives from other provinces and jurisdictions
- Proven judgment and ability to apply appropriate legal analysis to complex issues
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including ability to set priorities and respond promptly, flexibly and effectively to unexpected situations
- Demonstrated ability to respond promptly to advice requests from Crowns and police across the province and from senior officials in the Ministry;
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other divisions, ministries, and stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team
COMPUTER SKILLS AND OTHER
- Willingness and ability to travel within the province when needed
- Technical skills to work effectively with computer technology and databases made available to professional staff
- Advanced computer skills, or a willingness and ability to become familiar with all manner of technological tools used in ICE investigations
HOW TO APPLY:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
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