Solicitor - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission

Toronto Transit Commission

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 7621

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:
Legal Legal

Salary Information:
$114, $162,016.40

Pay Scale Group:
SOL 1

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 35,

Off Days:
Saturday/Sunday

Shift:
Days

Posted On:
May 16, 2023

Last Day to Apply:
May 24, 2023

Reports to:
Associate General Counsel

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA.

Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud.

The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.

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General Accountability:

Acting as counsel to the TTC with a primary focus on labour & employment, human rights and safety related matters

Key Job Functions:

Daytoday handling, including advocacy, of labour grievances, human rights and employment litigation matters
Representing the TTC as legal counsel at labour arbitrations, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and at Court.
Reviewing evidence gathered by various TTC Departments
Gathering required evidence and interviewing potential witnesses for a case
Drafting facta, motion records, appeal records and other court and tribunal documents
Providing daytoday guidance and opinions on various labour & employment, human rights and safety related matters
Ensuring timely reporting of performance results and/or sensitive issues to the Associate General Counsel
Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program
Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Helps to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers. Ensures the needs of employees and customers are accommodated in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies.

Skills:

Communicate in a variety of mediums
Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
Manage conflict
Education and Experience:
You must have a Bachelor of Laws degree or a Juris Doctorate and must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
You are a Labour & Employment and Human Rights Lawyer with a minimum 3 years of labour & employment and/or human rights experience gained at an inhouse legal department or major law firm

Additional Requirements:

Strong understanding of labour arbitration, workers' compensation, occupational health and safety, and the Ontario Human Rights Code as well as the preparation of related documentation
Solid experience in legal work related to labour arbitration, employment, WSIAT and/or human rights matters
Thorough familiarity with research methods and techniques
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Sound judgment, strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills

The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship.

Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

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