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ASSISTANT CROWN ATTORNEY - HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Organization:

Ministry of the Attorney General

Division:

Criminal Law Division

City:

Brampton, Newmarket, Toronto

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

2 Permanent, 1 Temporary (NEWMARKET - Up to 12 months secondment/contract with possibility of extension)

Job Code:

OCAA - Crown Counsel

Salary:

Salary Commensurate With Legal Experience

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

191769

ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS COMPETITION IS RESTRICTED TO STEP 1 CANDIDATES INCLUDING OPS ALOC AND OCAA LAWYERS living or working within 125 km of this location. Note: Eligible lawyers from outside the Area of Search may apply but will not be entitled to relocation or travel expenses for the transfer as set out below.

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 a lawyer with experience in dealing with vulnerable victims and prosecuting complex trials and an interest in becoming a part of the dedicatedProvincial Human Trafficking Prosecution Team within the Criminal Law Division that works in collaboration with other justice partners to further the Ontario government's Strategy to End Human Trafficking. Experience in related types of criminal prosecutions is an asset.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing cases and conducting human trafficking prosecutions and working closely with local police in the respective jurisdiction(s) to which they apply.
The Toronto and Brampton offices each offer one permanent position, and the Newmarket office offers one position on a temporary basis, 12 months with possibility of extension.
APPLICANTS' COVERLETTER MUST IDENTIFY WHICH OF THE THREE (3) JURISDICTION(S) THEY ARE APPLYING TO
More than one jurisdiction can be applied to, as long as in addition to selecting the preferred location on the application page, the cover letter clearly states each location the applicant wishes to be considered for.

The Criminal Law Division is a large geographically dispersed operation with over 1700 staff who help protect community and personal safety through prosecution of offences across the province. The division's vision is to be the foremost prosecution service in Canada, and this vision is supported through the divisional mission, values, and key strategies.

Our Values: Integrity, Judgment, Commitment, Justice, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Duties Will Include:

• Preparing cases and conducting human trafficking prosecutions in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice
• Providing legal and strategic advice and support to Crowns across the province in respect of their human trafficking prosecutions
• Prosecuting multi-jurisdictional Human Trafficking cases generated by a new provincial Human Trafficking Investigative Unit led by the OPP in collaboration with municipal police agencies (Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy - IJFS) and providing pre-charge advice to members of the IJFS throughout the course of their investigations.
• Actively participating in regular Provincial Human Trafficking Prosecution Team meetings, to share best practices and address common legal and evidentiary challenges specific to human trafficking cases
• Identifying opportunities to systemically and continuously improve and enhance the approach used in the prosecution of human trafficking cases
• As part of the HT Prosecution Team, assisting in the design and development of enhanced Crown training and educational materials, specific to human trafficking for delivery to Crown counsel across the Division, as well as police and other justice partners at the local, regional and provincial level
• Participating in the collection of data and identification of metrics to demonstrate program performance improvements
• Working in collaboration with police agencies to improve and enhance human trafficking investigations through the provision of pre-charge and ongoing expert legal advice to achieve provincial police-Crown coordination in addressing human trafficking cases
• Liaising with Justice Stakeholders, including local police agencies and victims services
• Liaising with relevant government ministries and stakeholders, especially those responsible for leading various initiatives as part of the provincial Strategy to End Human Trafficking.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Legal Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal procedure, rules of evidence and relevant case law
• Demonstrated criminal litigation experience in the prosecution of cases involving vulnerable victims (such as human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, or Internet Child Exploitation cases)
• Experience working on major/lengthy cases involving computer, cell phone, forensic, and/or scientific evidence, voluminous amounts of disclosure, and/or complex legal and factual issues
• Knowledge of victims' issues that are unique to vulnerable and/or juvenile/child victims, sexual assault victims, intimate partner violence offences victims, internet child exploitation and/or human trafficking victims

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Demonstrated judgment and analytical ability to determine appropriate legal remedies
• Demonstrated interpersonal, relationship management, advocacy and presentation and communication skills
• Experience in internal (Crown) or external (police, victim, Victims/Witness Assistance Program) community engagement initiatives

Other Essential Skills

• Willingness and ability to travel to other court locations within the respective regions
• Technical skills to work effectively with computer technology and databases made available to professional staff

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Permanent, 700 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
1 English Permanent, 7755 Hurontario St, Brampton, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 50 Eagle St W, Newmarket, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association

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Schedule:

Category:

Legal Services

Posted on:

Friday, November 25, 2022

Note:

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
For issues with submitting applications, or questions, please contact CSMD.HR.LegalCompeti@ontario.ca.

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 Friday, December 9, 2022 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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