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Provincial Prosecutor
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Criminal Law Division
Language of Position(s):
Both English and bilingual
Job Term:
2 Temporary ( up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
Job Code:
00481 - Provincial Prosecutor
Salary:
$34.14 - $43.85 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Your extensive knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act and legal system will benefit you greatly in this role as a Provincial Prosecutor.
Positions available:
• 1 temporary 12 month assignment-bilingual
• 1 temporary 12 month assignment-unilingual
Both positions require some travel within the region.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• Represent the Crown in Part III, Provincial Offences Act, trials and appeals of offences under provincial statutes for the region
• Draft grounds of appeal
• Research and present written and oral arguments
• Provide advice to police and legal professionals
• Perform related administrative services and conduct resolution meetings
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You are proficient in both English and French (oral and written) at the superior level ( for the bilingual position only).
Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge and experience in the practice of advocacy
• You have knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, relevant legislation and related case law in order to evaluate evidence, and interpret and apply statutes and precedents
• You have knowledge of policies, practices and court procedures related to the prosecution of provincial offences
Other Essential Skills:
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interview witnesses, present and summarize evidence and make legal arguments
• You are able to exercise sound judgement and make decisions independently
• You have research and analytical skills to assess the progress of cases, and the reliability and completeness of evidence
• You have planning, administrative and organizational skills to organize daily court lists, set trial dates and meet deadlines
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7755 Hurontario St, Brampton, Central Region, Enhanced – Criminal Record (CPIC) Check, Intelligence Check, Local Police Record Check
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7755 Hurontario St, Brampton, Central Region, Enhanced – Criminal Record (CPIC) Check, Intelligence Check, Local Police Record Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Posted on:
Friday, October 7, 2016
Note:
- This ad is also available in French.
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - T-AG-98442/16
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, October 24, 2016 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
