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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><a href=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"></a><br><img width=\"732\" height=\"169\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" alt=\"image\"><br>Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job ID #31998: Municipal Prosecutor </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Union:</span> Non-Union</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Description ID #: </span>6348</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Close date:</span> Interested applicants please submit your application online at <a href=\"https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hamilton.ca%2Fcity-council%2Fjobs-city&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVictoria.Miklea%40hamilton.ca%7C5f562a5353bb4bc5a14e08de4e22172b%7C60067437f484404f931646348e7340a5%7C0%7C0%7C639034105495205728%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xQ15aQu%2Bi5IQtby7a9rB2s82u6FJKy2LmCrOGyHrE58%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city</span></a><br>by 4:00 p.m. on <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">June 10 2026.</span></li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Vacancy type: </span>This posting is for an existing vacancy </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(30, 83, 163)\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">.</span> External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.<br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SUMMARY OF DUTIES</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Reporting to the Supervisor, Municipal Prosecutions and to a lawyer, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Prosecutorial Standards as set out by the Province of Ontario and Professional Rules, responsible for conducting prosecutions and appeals in the Ontario Court of Justice for offences under provincial statutes, selected federal statutes and municipal by-laws.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">GENERAL DUTIES</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Conduct prosecutions (i.e. first attendance, pre-trials, trials, pre-appeals and appeals) under provincial statutes, selected federal statutes and municipal by-laws in provincial court by:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Evaluating charges to determine if they have been sufficiently investigated and all evidence is collected.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Reviewing admissibility of evidence.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Determining the appropriate courses of action (i.e. determine whether or not to proceed with prosecution or to withdraw charges), research and analysis of issues.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Conducting disclosures, motions including responding to motions under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and other pre-trial proceedings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Reviewing statements of witnesses, interviewing and preparing expert and civilian witnesses.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Preparing and directing the preparation and serving of associated court documents.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Negotiating settlements as required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Presenting oral and written legal arguments in the Ontario Court of Justice.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Provide advice and guidance to law enforcement officials, members of the legal profession, Ministry officials, general public, Justices of the Peace and City staff based on knowledge of the requirements and procedures under the Provincial Offences Act (POA).</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Engage in resolution discussions with opposing counsel, agents and members of the public in complex and sensitive matters requiring a defusing of tensions, diplomacy and a balancing of competing interests.  Decisions are made impartially, professionally, objectively and in accordance with standards required by the MOU and the Legal Services Division.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Conduct extensive research.  Analyze and interpret developing case law and amendments to legislation required in preparation for trial. Compose complex technical legal documents and correspondence. Prepare oral and written legal submissions and facta. Summarize evidence and make submissions including recommendations for judgment and sentence.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Act as liaison with and resource to POA court services and POA collections financial staff.  Manage various collection claims which require attendance before Small Claims Court.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Notify the supervisor of any matters that may raise substantive legal issues at trial or appeal (i.e. application for judicial review or prerogative writ sought in relation to a prosecution, anything that may affect the administration, constitutional validity or enforceability of a statute or regulation, etc.).</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Notify the supervisor of offences designated as contraventions under the Contraventions Act.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Recommend changes to existing policy and procedures related to prosecution activities.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Respond to inquiries from the public, enforcement agencies and municipal staff concerning prosecutions.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Provide searches of title, subsearches, approval of forms and registration of documentation for enforcement departments.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Assist with instruction of enforcement staff on prosecution related issues. Assist in design and conduct educational seminars for enforcement staff to ensure proper collection and preparation of evidence required to meet charges, proper conduct in court, understanding of trial procedure and cross-examination.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Occasionally travel outside jurisdiction to another municipality to prosecute offences which require an out-of-town prosecutor.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Train, supervise and assign work to co-op students.  Assign work, provide guidance and instructions to legal assistants regarding prosecution administrative duties.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Proven knowledge in the theory and practice of law, advocacy, selected federal statutes, provincial statutes and municipal by-laws relative to prosecutions and appeals normally acquired through obtaining a diploma in a Court and Tribunal Agent Program and/or Paralegal Program recognized by the Law Society of Upper Canada or other relevant diploma or degree or related court experience. Preferred is an additional two to three years of prosecution experience. The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Familiarity with investigation techniques employed by enforcement agencies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Must possess strong verbal, written and presentation skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Must possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to be diplomatic.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Excellent organizational and analytical skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Experience in a computerized environment.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Adobe, Sharepoint, MS Teams and Outlook), Integrated Court Offences Network (ICON), Document Evidence Management System (DEMS) and Teraview.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Ability to comply with Memorandum of Understanding Prosecutorial Standards as set out by the Province of Ontario.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Ability to travel to locations within the City of Hamilton and neighbouring municipalities.  A valid Ontario Driver's Licence is an asset.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Fluency in French in a court room setting is an asset.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Disclaimer:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Terms:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><img width=\"727\" height=\"118\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261601332-34724ec4-18c3-4eb3-921f-4a95a6019b03.png\" alt=\"image\"></p>",
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