Provincial Offences Office – Employment Opportunity – Municipal Prosecutor

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
April 9, 2025

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane

Employment Opportunity - Municipal Prosecutor
Posting Details
Job Title
Municipal Prosecutor
Department
Provincial Offences Office
Location
Cochrane, Ontario
Immediate Supervisor
POA Manager
Rate of Pay
Annual Contract Salary – $50,000 + HST, payable on a monthly basis
Benefits
Nil
Hours of Work
Flexible Hours
Position Status
Permanent
Application Deadline
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Job Summary

The Municipal Prosecutor is responsible for prosecuting municipal by-law violations and Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters on behalf of the municipality. This role involves reviewing evidence, negotiating resolutions, conducting trials, and ensuring that cases are handled efficiently and in accordance with legal standards. The Municipal Prosecutor provides legal advice to enforcement officers and municipal staff and represents the municipality in court proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree or college-level program with a specialization in law or legal studies from a recognized institution.
  • Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in municipal, regulatory, or criminal prosecution.
  • Experience handling Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters and municipal by-law enforcement is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the Provincial Offences Act, Municipal Act, Ontario Evidence Act, and relevant case law.
  • Familiarity with municipal by-laws, regulatory frameworks, and administrative law principles.
  • Bilingual: English and French would be an asset
Requirements & Responsibilities

Please see the Municipal Prosecutor Job Description for the complete requirements and responsibilities for this position.

Additional Details

Thank you for your interest.  We encourage qualified candidates to click on the apply button below to email their resume and cover letter on or before April 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.  We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  If you need accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call (705) 272-4361.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th, 2025

Fifth Street will be closed  from intersection of 7th to 8th Avenue 

and east side of 9th to 11th Avenue

from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm