Paralegal - Mississauga, Canada - United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 175 & 633

Description

Locals 175 & 633 of the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada has an outstanding opportunity for a paralegal to do union-side labour law.

We are seeking a full-time paralegal to join our legal team (currently a total of four lawyers plus a Director).

We offer a supportive working environment and also a high degree of independence.

We are a Union made up of more than 70,000 hard-working Ontarians employed in almost every sector of the provincial economy.

• Has relevant litigation skills and experience, for conducting hearings either in front of an arbitrator or the Ontario Labour Relations Board or the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario;
• Has strong advocacy and negotiation skills, as well as strong research and writing skills;
• Has strong contract interpretation skills;
• Is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
• Commitment to the principles of trade unionism and social justice;
• Has a valid driver's licence (the position involves travel throughout the province).

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through its hiring practices.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months


Salary:
From $68,692.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5N 2K7