College of Nurses of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Location: Toronto or Port Hope, ON Canada
Type: Permanent
Group/Grade: Management
Date: December 2, 2024
The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is Canada’s largest nurses’ union. We are powered by our members — 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals, and 18,000 nursing student affiliates — who provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community, clinics and industry.
Our mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians. We empower members and fight against unfair and unsafe treatment, negotiate and enforce our contracts, offer benefits and insurance, provide tailored education and development opportunities and much more. We confront governments, administrations and other policymakers head on to fight for high-quality public health care.
ONA is seeking to hire a Senior Legal Advisor to join our Legal Department. The successful candidate will act as senior counsel for ONA in complex litigation, support the delivery of legal services across the organization, and provide legal advice and opinions to the leadership team; act as a lead on behalf of the legal department in designated specialty area(s).
This is what else you can expect from this dynamic role:
Advisory, Research, Opinion Work, and Reports
Provide strategic and legal advice to ONA, the CLO, the CEO, the senior executive team, the management team, staff, the Board of Directors, and Local and Bargaining Unit Leaders.
Work with the CLO and the Manager of Litigation to coordinate, support, and assist in delivering and supporting legal services to ONA.
Conduct legal research on legal issues as required. Provide legal advice, prepare written legal opinions, and memoranda on a broad range of issues that arise across the organization.
Litigation
Prepare and litigate a range of cases including judicial reviews/court matters, significant /complex arbitration cases or cases with provincial implications, overflow arbitration cases, labour board matters ( Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act , Labour Relations Act : certification/decertification applications, successor employer/related employer applications, unfair labour practice, jurisdictional disputes, duty of fair representation complaints), appeals under the Occupational Health & Safety Act , proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, overflow cases before the College of Nurses and other regulatory bodies, and other special proceedings including public inquiries, coroner’s inquest, and commissions.
Acts as co-counsel with junior counsel and in doing so, mentor other counsel in their litigation skills and practice development.
Leadership: Education, Direction, and Lead
Prepare and provide educational presentations to staff, leaders, and membership.
Develop litigation and labour relations directions in relation to ongoing issues and drive optimal resolution of provincial litigation as assigned in conjunction with the CLO and Manager of Litigation through strategy formation, direction & advice.
Act as the lead in a specialty area or issue as assigned.
Support to the Litigation Team
Provide substantive legal advice and support to the Manager of Litigation.
Provide substantive legal advice to the Legal Coordinators as needed.
Lead the litigation team in professional development matters in coordination with the Manager of Litigation.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will possess -
LL.B/Juris Doctor (J.D) is required.
Called to the Bar of Ontario. A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of relevant experience including demonstrated knowledge and practice in labour law and related areas including in the courts, rights arbitration, labour board, human rights, privacy, health & safety, and other areas.
Demonstrated litigation and oral advocacy skills as well as drafting of legal opinions, pleadings, submissions, and factum.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in labour relations issues in health care relevant to Registered Nurses and other Regulated Health Care Professionals.
Demonstrated experience with teaching, educating, and mentoring staff.
Demonstrated inter-personal skills and proven success in relationship building.
Must have good judgement, strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, possess a valid driver’s license and have access to an automobile for business use.
All interested candidates may apply via ONA Jobs by 4:30 p.m. on December 16, 2024.
The Ontario Nurses’ Association is committed to employment and pay equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Indigenous descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. We also provide accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.
Thank you for your interest in joining us. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Location: Toronto or Port Hope, ON Canada
Type: Permanent
Group/Grade: Management
Date: December 2, 2024
The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is Canada’s largest nurses’ union. We are powered by our members — 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals, and 18,000 nursing student affiliates — who provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community, clinics and industry.
Our mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians. We empower members and fight against unfair and unsafe treatment, negotiate and enforce our contracts, offer benefits and insurance, provide tailored education and development opportunities and much more. We confront governments, administrations and other policymakers head on to fight for high-quality public health care.
ONA is seeking to hire a Senior Legal Advisor to join our Legal Department. The successful candidate will act as senior counsel for ONA in complex litigation, support the delivery of legal services across the organization, and provide legal advice and opinions to the leadership team; act as a lead on behalf of the legal department in designated specialty area(s).
This is what else you can expect from this dynamic role:
Advisory, Research, Opinion Work, and Reports
Provide strategic and legal advice to ONA, the CLO, the CEO, the senior executive team, the management team, staff, the Board of Directors, and Local and Bargaining Unit Leaders.
Work with the CLO and the Manager of Litigation to coordinate, support, and assist in delivering and supporting legal services to ONA.
Conduct legal research on legal issues as required. Provide legal advice, prepare written legal opinions, and memoranda on a broad range of issues that arise across the organization.
Litigation
Prepare and litigate a range of cases including judicial reviews/court matters, significant /complex arbitration cases or cases with provincial implications, overflow arbitration cases, labour board matters ( Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act , Labour Relations Act : certification/decertification applications, successor employer/related employer applications, unfair labour practice, jurisdictional disputes, duty of fair representation complaints), appeals under the Occupational Health & Safety Act , proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, overflow cases before the College of Nurses and other regulatory bodies, and other special proceedings including public inquiries, coroner’s inquest, and commissions.
Acts as co-counsel with junior counsel and in doing so, mentor other counsel in their litigation skills and practice development.
Leadership: Education, Direction, and Lead
Prepare and provide educational presentations to staff, leaders, and membership.
Develop litigation and labour relations directions in relation to ongoing issues and drive optimal resolution of provincial litigation as assigned in conjunction with the CLO and Manager of Litigation through strategy formation, direction & advice.
Act as the lead in a specialty area or issue as assigned.
Support to the Litigation Team
Provide substantive legal advice and support to the Manager of Litigation.
Provide substantive legal advice to the Legal Coordinators as needed.
Lead the litigation team in professional development matters in coordination with the Manager of Litigation.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will possess -
LL.B/Juris Doctor (J.D) is required.
Called to the Bar of Ontario. A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of relevant experience including demonstrated knowledge and practice in labour law and related areas including in the courts, rights arbitration, labour board, human rights, privacy, health & safety, and other areas.
Demonstrated litigation and oral advocacy skills as well as drafting of legal opinions, pleadings, submissions, and factum.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in labour relations issues in health care relevant to Registered Nurses and other Regulated Health Care Professionals.
Demonstrated experience with teaching, educating, and mentoring staff.
Demonstrated inter-personal skills and proven success in relationship building.
Must have good judgement, strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, possess a valid driver’s license and have access to an automobile for business use.
All interested candidates may apply via ONA Jobs by 4:30 p.m. on December 16, 2024.
The Ontario Nurses’ Association is committed to employment and pay equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Indigenous descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. We also provide accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.
Thank you for your interest in joining us. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
College of Nurses of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is Canada’s largest nurses’ union. We are powered by our members — 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals, and 18,000 nursing student affiliates — who provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community, clinics and industry.
Our mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians. We empower members and fight against unfair and unsafe treatment, negotiate and enforce our contracts, offer benefits and insurance, provide tailored education and development opportunities and much more. We confront governments, administrations and other policymakers head on to fight for high-quality public health care.
ONA is seeking to hire a Contract Labour Relations Officer (WSIB Appeals Specialist) . This position reports to the Manager, Provincial Services and works within the boundaries of ONA’s governing and administrative policies, vision and strategic outcomes and team standards. The successful candidate will be responsible to meet the service delivery needs of membership by assessing WSIB files for merit and conducting appeals on behalf of ONA members.
This is what else you can expect from this dynamic role:
Conduct WSIB appeals from the intent to appeal, through the investigation of the issues, writing submissions, and performing oral hearings, up to and including Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).
Effective case management which includes performing quality merit assessments, the identification of issues in dispute, early intervention strategies and opportunities, address competing priorities among files, maintain timelines, and advance files in a timely manner.
Provide strategic advice to members regarding their appeal.
Identify and communicate trends observed in workplace injuries among ONA members – as well as the appeals process – in the areas of health and safety, return to work and labour relations to the appropriate teams to ensure members’ rights are protected.
Keep abreast of any WSIB/WSIAT and Ontario Human Rights Code legislative and policy changes that impact ONA members’ appeals.
Achieve ONA’s position and maintain the collective and individual rights of members throughout the course of the appeals work.
Identify risks and opportunities related to ONA achieving its goals/mandate.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will possess -
Degree or diploma in Labour/Industrial Relations (or related field).
A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing WSIB case work, along with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in adjudication and case/claims management based on interpretation of relevant statutes and principles, preferably in the WSIB environment.
Paralegal license (Ontario) is considered an asset.
A Registered Nurse designation, or other regulated health professional designation, is an asset (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in written and oral appeal representation at WSIB (Operations/Appeals Services) and WSIAT.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation ( Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act ).
Professional development related to WSIB and other impacting legislation.
Project Management (PMP) certificate is an asset.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)/Mediation certificate/training is an asset.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, possess a valid driver’s license and have access to an automobile for business use.
All interested candidates may apply via ONA Jobs by 4:30 p.m. on September 27 , 2024.
The Ontario Nurses’ Association is committed to employment and pay equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Indigenous descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. We also provide accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources .
Thank you for your interest in joining us. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is Canada’s largest nurses’ union. We are powered by our members — 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals, and 18,000 nursing student affiliates — who provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community, clinics and industry.
Our mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians. We empower members and fight against unfair and unsafe treatment, negotiate and enforce our contracts, offer benefits and insurance, provide tailored education and development opportunities and much more. We confront governments, administrations and other policymakers head on to fight for high-quality public health care.
ONA is seeking to hire a Contract Labour Relations Officer (WSIB Appeals Specialist) . This position reports to the Manager, Provincial Services and works within the boundaries of ONA’s governing and administrative policies, vision and strategic outcomes and team standards. The successful candidate will be responsible to meet the service delivery needs of membership by assessing WSIB files for merit and conducting appeals on behalf of ONA members.
This is what else you can expect from this dynamic role:
Conduct WSIB appeals from the intent to appeal, through the investigation of the issues, writing submissions, and performing oral hearings, up to and including Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).
Effective case management which includes performing quality merit assessments, the identification of issues in dispute, early intervention strategies and opportunities, address competing priorities among files, maintain timelines, and advance files in a timely manner.
Provide strategic advice to members regarding their appeal.
Identify and communicate trends observed in workplace injuries among ONA members – as well as the appeals process – in the areas of health and safety, return to work and labour relations to the appropriate teams to ensure members’ rights are protected.
Keep abreast of any WSIB/WSIAT and Ontario Human Rights Code legislative and policy changes that impact ONA members’ appeals.
Achieve ONA’s position and maintain the collective and individual rights of members throughout the course of the appeals work.
Identify risks and opportunities related to ONA achieving its goals/mandate.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will possess -
Degree or diploma in Labour/Industrial Relations (or related field).
A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing WSIB case work, along with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in adjudication and case/claims management based on interpretation of relevant statutes and principles, preferably in the WSIB environment.
Paralegal license (Ontario) is considered an asset.
A Registered Nurse designation, or other regulated health professional designation, is an asset (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in written and oral appeal representation at WSIB (Operations/Appeals Services) and WSIAT.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation ( Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act ).
Professional development related to WSIB and other impacting legislation.
Project Management (PMP) certificate is an asset.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)/Mediation certificate/training is an asset.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, possess a valid driver’s license and have access to an automobile for business use.
All interested candidates may apply via ONA Jobs by 4:30 p.m. on September 27 , 2024.
The Ontario Nurses’ Association is committed to employment and pay equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Indigenous descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. We also provide accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources .
Thank you for your interest in joining us. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
