Job Description

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 offers an opportunity in the Cybercrime Team for four (4) Crown Counsel.

What is the Cybercrime Team?

The Cybercrime Team is a specialized unit of dedicated Crown prosecutors who are specifically trained in the unique factual, technical, and legal issues inherent in technology-based crimes. These Crowns provide pre-charge advice to the various police cybercrime units, assist in asset recovery, and prosecute complex and novel cybercrime cases, working with the police from the early stages of an investigation to trial. The team receives cases directly from police services across the province. The team is also available to provide ongoing training and advice to Crowns, so we can build greater capacity to deal with cybercrime and cryptocurrency-related prosecutions throughout the Criminal Law Division.

The Criminal Law Division is a large geographically dispersed operation with approximately 1900 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:

• Prosecuting major cybercrime cases in Ontario
• Providing pre-charge legal advice to all police cyber units operating in the province of Ontario as required
• Taking carriage of all Crown digital asset seizure and forfeiture applications occurring within the province (e.g., cryptocurrency forfeitures)
• Coordinating cybercrime policy and educational initiatives in collaboration with other government partners
• Providing training and advice to Crown prosecutors and police on cyber-related issues
• Preparing legal advice to police on various technological tools, at the request of law enforcement

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
• 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 prosecution
• Integrity and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information:

Address:

• 4 English Temporary, duration up to 24 months, Toronto, Toronto 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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Posted on:
Friday, November 17, 2023

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