Supervisor, Provincial Offences Administration and Prosecution

Job Description

Supervisor, Provincial Offences Administration and Prosecution, Legal & Support Services

Vacancy: Yes

Posting #: NU-2026-04

Posting Period: February 20 – March 11, 2026

Employer Group: Non-Union

Reporting to: Manager, Legal & Support Services

Grade: 10

Wage Range Annually: $101,228 - $123,141

Position Status: Permanent full-time

Work Hours per Week: 35

Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)

Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communications
• Emotional Intelligence 
• Reasoning
• Cognitive Flexibility 

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Provincial Offences Administration and Prosecution is responsible for supervising the day to day operations of POA (excluding collections) and prosecuting offences under Parts I, II, and III of the Provincial Offences Act (POA), representing Haldimand County in court, conducting Early Resolution meetings, managing disclosure, and conducting trials in accordance with legal standards and procedural fairness. The role ensures efficient case management across a broad range of POA matters, including municipal by-laws, provincial and federal statutes. It also supports civil enforcement actions and contributes to internal legal policy development, helping reduce reliance on external legal counsel for prosecutions. By promoting consistency and transparency in the legal processes, the Supervisor strengthens public confidence in the administration of justice in compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Attorney General.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

• Completed a minimum of a two-year college degree in Paralegal Studies, Public Administration, Law or directly related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in law, Criminology, Justice Studies, or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in a legal or regulatory environment, preferably involving court procedures or administrative tribunals with exposure to Provincial Offences matters through education, internship, or junior legal roles.
• 3–5 years of direct experience prosecuting POA matters, municipal by-law infractions, or regulatory offences with experience conducting trials, early resolution meetings, and appeals in the Ontario Court of Justice.
• Candidates must have a minimum three (3) years’ municipal or relevant experience including 2 years’ experience related to the preparation of court documents and witnesses, and attendance at provincial court matters and/or tribunal matters with demonstrated knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act and legal system.
• Licensed paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Bilingual in French would be considered an asset.
• Experience with a municipal Administrative Monetary Penalty System is preferred. 

Knowledge/Skills

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Corporate

• Contributes to the development and implementation of internal legal policies, procedures, and protocols related to prosecutions and enforcement.
• Maintain accurate records of prosecutions, resolutions, and enforcement actions to support internal reporting and performance tracking.
• Ensure prosecutorial activities comply with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of the Attorney General and applicable legislation.
• Aid in the development and implementation of process improvements to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency and support consistent service delivery.

People

• Supervises the day-to-day operations including POA staff scheduling and providing direction on ensuring POA matters are addressed accurately, efficiently and in compliance with legislative requirements and organizational standards.
• Conduct Early Resolution meetings and engage with defendants, legal representatives, and members of the public in a professional and impartial manner.
• Collaborate with internal POA team to ensure consistent application of legislation and legal procedures.
• Lead or participate in training or mentoring initiatives for staff involved in POA enforcement and prosecution processes.
• Foster respectful and effective communication across departments and with external agencies to support legal compliance and service excellence.

Timeline

• Administer disclosure, case preparation, and tracking to ensure compliance with prescribed timelines and service standards, including limitation periods and Jordan ceiling considerations.
• Collaborate with POA staff to coordinate Early Resolution meetings and trial scheduling to support timely case resolution.
• Support civil enforcement by meeting legal and administrative timeframes.

Money/Asset

• Support the recovery of outstanding fines and penalties through civil enforcement and legal strategy.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of court documentation to avoid delays in financial penalty collection.
• Contribute to cost-effective legal operations by streamlining case management and resolution processes.
• Maintain secure handling and storage of sensitive legal documents and evidence in accordance with applicable policies.

Functional

• Prepare and present cases as the prosecutor in POA court under Parts I, II, and III, including reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and researching relevant case law.
• Conduct Early Resolution meetings, pre-trial conferences, and participate in disclosure processes to support timely and fair case resolution.
• Represent Haldimand in the Ontario Court of Justice and Small Claims Court to aid in the facilitation process of civil enforcement actions such as wage garnishments and fine recovery.
• Provide legal guidance to enforcement officers and other County staff on POA matters, offence notices, and information preparation.
• Conduct appeals and reviews of dismissed or quashed matters, and perform other legal duties as assigned, including appearances before courts and tribunals.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.