Coordinator, Prosecutions (Contract Up To 18 Months)

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Prosecutions, the Coordinator, Prosecutions is primarily responsible for assisting the coordination of the Town’s prosecutions by providing support and maintaining efficient operations for Prosecutors pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of the Attorney General. This role will be the primary contact for all of the Town’s disclosure obligations for Part I, II, and III matters for both Caledon and Dufferin County Provincial Offences Act Courts, as well as other Provincial Offences Act matters for Caledon, including municipal bylaws, Building Code charges, and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.

This position is required to function in a prosecutors’ office demonstrating judgement and independence to meet requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding, in addition to legal services requirements and corporate service standards, best practices, policies and guidelines.

As the Coordinator, Prosecutions, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Provide support in preparing and processing legal documentation to meet requirements as assigned by the Attorney General in relation to municipal prosecutions;
• Work with the Town’s prosecutors, lawyers, enforcement agencies and departments, and court staff to ensure ongoing customer service in areas including, but not limited to, disclosure requests, production and other inquiries from the public, defendants or other stakeholders;
• Preparing, vetting and redacting disclosure in accordance with disclosure obligations;
• Assist with the transition of Part III Highway Traffic Act matters from the Crown’s office to municipal prosecutors, including organizing files and transitioning enforcement agencies to the Town’s disclosure processes;
• Provide property information or corporate profile reports to enforcement agencies as required;
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence;

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a legal professional with education, training and/or knowledge in the above, normally acquired from a post-secondary diploma in a legal-related field (legal assistant, law clerk, paralegal). Paralegal diploma preferred. P1 Licence issued by the Law Society of Ontario an asset. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in a legal-related environment; Municipal and prosecution-related experience preferred.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of rules of practice, procedure and evidence, legal concepts, terminology and processes as it relates to: prosecutions under the Provincial Offences Act; appeals and judicial reviews. We are seeking an individual with the ability to understand and apply relevant legislation (e.g. Highway Traffic Act, Provincial Offences Act, Compulsory Automobile Act, Dog Owner’s Liability Act, Evidence Act, etc.), the Law Society of Ontario’s regulatory mandate and its application to discipline and fitness to practice prosecutions. The ideal candidate will possess judgement and analytical skills to conduct legal research (CanLII, QuickLaw) and prepare disclosure materials.

The successful candidate for Coordinator, Prosecutions will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after hours (as required).

This position offers a wage rate of $38.49 per hour.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until March 28, 2024 at 12:00PM.