Government of Ontario, Ministry of the Attorney General, based in Toronto is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant Crown Attorney – Human Trafficking. Government of Ontario, Ministry of the Attorney General is a cornerstone of legal administration and justice within the province. This ministry plays a pivotal role in maintaining the rule of law, upholding justice, and ensuring the rights and safety of all Ontarians. The Assistant Crown Attorney – Human Trafficking position involves prosecuting cases related to human trafficking, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Ontario
Position: Assistant Crown Attorney – Human Trafficking
Organization: Ministry of the Attorney General
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: Salary Commensurate With Legal Experience, $35.00-$40.00 hourly estimated salary
Compensation Group: Ontario Crown Attorneys’ Association
Location: Toronto
Division: Criminal Law Division
Category: Legal Services
Job Term: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months secondment/contract with possibility of extension)
Job Code: OCAA – Crown Counsel
Job ID: 202797
Address: 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Intelligence, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should possess education of the Criminal Code of Canada, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal procedure, rules of evidence, and relevant case law
Experience: Candidates should have 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)
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario
- The candidates should be willing and able to travel to other court locations within the respective region
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have 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
- The candidates should possess 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
- The candidates should demonstrate judgment and analytical ability to determine appropriate legal remedies
- The candidates should possess demonstrated interpersonal, relationship management, advocacy, presentation, and communication skills
- The candidates should have experience in internal (Crown) or external (police, victim, Victims/Witness Assistance Program) community engagement initiatives
- The candidates should have technical skills to work effectively with computer technology and databases made available to professional staff
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to prepare cases and conduct human trafficking prosecutions in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice
- The candidates should be able to provide legal and strategic advice and support to Crown counsel across the province in respect of their human trafficking prosecutions
- The candidates should be able to prepare cases and prosecute 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 provide pre-charge advice to members of the IJFS throughout the course of their investigations
- The candidates should be able to actively participate in regular Provincial Human Trafficking Prosecution Team meetings to share best practices and address common legal and evidentiary challenges specific to human trafficking cases
- The candidates should be able to identify opportunities to systematically and continuously improve and enhance the approach used in the prosecution of human trafficking cases
- As part of the HT Prosecution Team, the candidates should be able to assist 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
- The candidates should be able to participate in the collection of data and identification of metrics to demonstrate program performance improvements
- The candidates should be able to work 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
- The candidates should be able to liaise with Justice Stakeholders, including local police agencies and victims services
- The candidates should be able to liaise with relevant government ministries and stakeholders, especially those responsible for leading various initiatives as part of the provincial Strategy to End Human Trafficking
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected, and conducted for further procedures directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!