Prosecutor

at  The City of Guelph

Why Guelph:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a University Degree or Diploma in Criminology, Law Enforcement, Sociology or a related discipline.
• Considerable (3-5 years) experience in a courtroom as a municipal prosecutor dealing with Part III provincial offences, municipal by-laws, FPPA, Building Code, Planning Act, Appeals and Small Claims Court proceedings.
• Experience in carrying out legal research, factums and responses.
• Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario as a Lawyer or Paralegal.
• Knowledge of provincial offences statutes, provincial offences law under Part I, Part II and Part III in Ontario.
• Knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of Ontario courts, rules of practice, procedure, legal concepts, terminology and evidentiary requirements with respect to Provincial Offences.
• Knowledge of Small Claims Court proceedings including application preparation, filing procedures, examinations for discovery, settlement conferences and in-court litigation procedures.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the judiciary, legal professionals, enforcement agencies and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments to meet deadlines in a very demanding service focus environment.
• Excellent communications skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the public.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CAMS, AIMS, ICON).
• Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, diplomacy and high levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to use Zoom for virtual court proceedings.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Conduct prosecutions and appeals under Provincial Statutes, selected Federal Statutes, Municipal By-Laws, Part III, FPPA, Building Code, Planning Act, Small Claims Court, Red Light Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement charges.
• Research, prepare and present specific case law responses, factums, motions, and applications in the appropriate courts and respond to arguments of opposing counsel/agents.
• Liaise with municipal staff, police and enforcement agencies on legal requirements for the preparation of charges including matters of evidence, inspections, evidentiary submissions and applicable legislative requirements.
• Carry out pre-trial charge screen meetings with defendants, counsel and paralegals.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, enforcement agencies, and city staff concerning prosecutions.
• Participate in city projects and initiatives involving the digitization of files and disclosure.
• Perform administrative duties associated with the prosecution division operations such as assisting in adjournment of trial dates and conducting resolution meetings.
• Provide leadership, work direction, training to other staff in the division.
• Provide ongoing training to city enforcement divisions and police services regarding mock trials, evidence gathering, note taking and court decorum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.