- Act as counsel in litigation proceedings before a range of administrative tribunals and courts, including the Grievance Settlement Board, the Public Service Grievance Board, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Provide strategic legal advice to all government ministries and various Crown agencies on significant labour relations, employment law, policy and human resources issues, including human rights, health and safety and disciplinary responses
- Provide legal advice and support on collective bargaining files
- Interpret and apply public sector statutes, policies and directives
- Provide written and oral legal opinions
- Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario
- Litigation background and demonstrated experience in labour and/or employment law
- Experience assisting counsel before labour arbitration boards and tribunals
- Analytical skills in order to assess legal implications of government policy and practices
- Organizational skills and ability to successfully manage a high-volume litigation practice
- Proven ability to work independently and provide exceptional client service
- Proven oral and written communications skills as well as the flexibility and the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems
- Proven ability to anticipate and respond to the client ministry's needs
- Professional judgment, analytical, problem solving, negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills
- Proven ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines with changing and competing demands
- An enthusiasm to actively promote branch collegiality and a culture that values everyone's contributions and
- The ability to promote a collaborative, diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.
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Crown Counsel
2 weeks ago
Fonction publique de l'Ontario Old Toronto, CanadaApply By: Friday, June 14, :59 pm EDT · Criminal Law Division – Office of Strategic Initiatives · City: · Toronto · Language of Position(s): · Job Term: · 1 Temporary (up to 12 months secondment/contract with possibility of extension) · Job Code: · OCAA - Crown Counsel · ...
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Crown Counsel
4 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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 o ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
2 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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 o ...
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Crown Counsel
1 week ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
2 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, CanadaEligibility for this competition is RESTRICTED to all regular/fixed-term OPS lawyers, current lawyer redeployment list members and current articling student hireback pool members. · The Legal Services Branch of the Treasury Board Secretariat has an immediate opening for · **one j ...
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Crown Counsel
2 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
2 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
1 week ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, CanadaEligibility for this competition is RESTRICTED to all regular/fixed-term OPS lawyers, current lawyer redeployment list members and current articling student hireback pool members. · The Legal Services Branch of the Treasury Board Secretariat has an immediate opening for **one lit ...
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Crown Counsel
2 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ombudsman Ontario Toronto, Canada TEMPORARYELIGIBILITY 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 ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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 o ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
3 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, Canada**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- ...
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Crown Counsel
2 weeks ago
Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto, CanadaThe Ministry of the Attorney General has a challenging and unique opportunity for a counsel to join the Legal Services Branch of the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (MPBSD) to support ongoing work on digital and data initiatives. · **OPS Commitment to Diversity, ...
Crown Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Ombudsman Ontario
Description
Eligibility for this competition is RESTRICTED to all regular/fixed-term OPS lawyers, current lawyer redeployment list members and current articling student hireback pool members.
The Legal Services Branch of the Treasury Board Secretariat has an immediate opening for one litigation counsel to join the Labour Practice Group, which represents the Crown as the Employer on labour and employment matters.
This position requires exceptional client service skills and a demonstrated ability to handle arbitrations and litigation matters in an exciting and innovative legal environment.
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.
