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 (CLD), Complex Prosecutions Bureau (CPB) is seeking an experienced counsel for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The Bureau is a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach to ensuring Ontario's prosecution service is equipped to prosecute increasing volumes of serious and violent crime effectively and efficiently, and to ensure continued prosecutorial capacity in local Crown Attorney offices.

As part of the CPB, the Serious Fraud Office is a specialized team of investigators and prosecutors who work as a unit to investigate and prosecute instances of significant and large-scale fraud affecting the province of Ontario.

The Criminal Law Division provides legal representation for the Crown in right of Ontario in all criminal matters. It is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases before all courts in the province and for the carriage of criminal appeals in the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. With over 1900 staff, Ontario's prosecution service is the largest in the country and is recognized as an innovative leader.

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

The position is based in Toronto with extensive travel across Ontario as required. Note that the specific office location will be discussed with the successful candidates during the hiring process.

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:

• Conducting prosecutions in the Ontario and Superior Courts of Justice throughout Ontario
• Assisting with research, case preparation and courtroom advocacy in complex financial crime prosecutions in the Ontario and Superior Courts of Justice throughout Ontario
• Conducting appeals in the Summary Conviction Appeal Court
• Working in the area of criminal law policy
• Working in the area of Mutual legal Assistance and Extraditions and Criminal Asset Forfeiture
• Providing legal advice to the police, the Director of the Complex Prosecutions Bureau, the Chief Counsel of the SFO, other ministry officials and other government departments and agencies
• Participating in educational and training sessions for prosecutors, police and other justice partners

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

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

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of criminal and constitutional law, including statute and case law regarding the prosecution of criminal and quasi-criminal offences at all levels
• Proven research skills and analytical ability to organize a principled approach to cases and issues
• Proficiency with technological tools for litigation; e.g. Quick Law, SCOPE, Power Point, electronic case management software, etc.
• Demonstrated writing skills and trial advocacy experience
• Experience with large case management
• Proven judgment and ability to apply appropriate legal analysis and determine appropriate remedies
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the role and function of prosecutor
• Integrity and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information:

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.Legal Competi@ontario.ca