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About the Role

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is seeking to hire a Litigator to join our Litigation Team in the Toronto office. This role provides litigation services to meet the needs of ONA and its membership, involving contract administration, advocating for member rights, and offering strategic advice. The position requires regular travel throughout the province.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the functions of the Litigation Team mandate, including contract administration, achieving ONA’s position, maintaining collective and individual member rights, and providing strategic advice on contract interpretation.
• Primarily represents ONA and members at rights arbitrations.
• Provides advice on human rights/return to work/accommodation, occupational health & safety, and proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB).
• Provides service to ONA staff, bargaining units, and members consistent with ONA strategic outcomes and member values.
• Identifies risks and opportunities related to ONA’s goals and mandate, including litigation strategies.
• Actively participates as a team member to ensure organizational accountabilities of the litigation team are met.
• Makes observable contributions to the success of other team members and the overall performance of the team.
• Completes timely, quality work and ensures cases are properly prepared in advance of hearings.
• Consults with the Manager, Litigation, and/or Senior Legal Counsel to protect ONA and member rights, and acts independently to solve issues.
• Provides written reports to Management on areas of activity, including daily reports and notification of significant cases.
• Demonstrates solid client relations, communication skills, and sound professional judgment.
• Acts as a leader and mentor, contributing to the improvement of the litigation team and case litigation.
• Participates in education for staff and membership as requested.

Requirements

• A LL.B/Juris Doctor (J.D.) is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience including demonstrated knowledge in representation of Trade Unions at arbitration and/or related practice areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in labour relations/industrial relations.
• Ability to travel.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Access to an automobile for business use.

Skills

• Contract administration
• Strategic advice
• Contract interpretation
• Representation at rights arbitrations
• Human rights/return to work/accommodation advice
• Occupational health & safety advice
• Proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB)
• Client relations
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Advocacy skills
• Presentation skills
• Leadership
• Mentoring

Location

• Toronto, ON Canada

Work Type

• Permanent Full-time
• Requires regular travel throughout the province

Experience Level

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience

Education Level

• LL.B/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Salary/Compensations

• $122,380.57 (start)

Benefits

• Benefits and insurance

About the Company

• The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is Canada’s largest nurses’ union.
• Powered by 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals, and 18,000 nursing student affiliates.
• Members provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community, clinics and industry.
• Mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians.
• Empowers members and fights against unfair and unsafe treatment.
• Negotiates and enforces contracts.
• Offers benefits and insurance.
• Provides tailored education and development opportunities.
• Confronts governments, administrations and other policymakers to fight for high-quality public health care.

Equal Opportunity

• The Ontario Nurses’ Association is committed to employment equity within its staff.
• Applications are encouraged from equity-deserving groups including individuals of Indigenous descent, Racialized individuals, individuals living with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI persons.
• Provides accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).