Lawyer 1 – Tribunal Counsel Office (18-Month Contract)

Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) | Toronto, Ontario

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) is seeking a Lawyer 1 to join its Tribunal Counsel Office on an 18-month temporary contract. This is an opportunity for an Ontario-licensed lawyer to work in a specialized adjudicative environment, providing legal advice on workplace safety and insurance appeals, administrative law, litigation and corporate legal matters.

WSIAT hears appeals of final decisions made by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Working with a small, collegial team of lawyers, the successful candidate will provide independent, neutral legal counsel at tribunal hearings while advising on a range of operational, governance and employment-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as neutral legal counsel at WSIAT hearings, assisting adjudicators with witness questioning, tribunal policies and procedures, and complex or novel legal issues.

• Prepare and deliver oral and written legal submissions on matters of law arising during tribunal proceedings.

• Conduct pre-hearing and post-hearing inquiries and provide legal guidance to adjudicators and tribunal staff.

• Advise on corporate legal matters, including labour and employment law, contracts, procurement, accessibility, privacy, security and corporate governance.

• Represent WSIAT in judicial review applications and other court proceedings.

• Interpret legislation, regulations and tribunal policies while analyzing complex legal and medical issues.

• Deliver legal training and contribute to the Tribunal’s public profile through speaking engagements, professional organizations and government events.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory requirements:

• Licensed to practise law in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

• Advanced proficiency in English.