Description

About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9655

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Legal (20000045) - Legal (30000077)

Salary Information: $118,445.60 - $192,082.80

Pay Scale Group: SOL1

Employment Type: Temporary approximately 18 months - February 2026

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: June 17, 2024

Last Day to Apply: July 5, 2024

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."

Career Opportunity

We are looking for a Solicitor to join our Legal team!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you will be acting as counsel to the TTC with a primary focus on labour & employment, human rights and safety related matters.

• As Solicitor, you will be responsible for the Day-to-day handling, including advocacy, of labour grievances, human rights and employment litigation matters.
• You will be representing the TTC as legal counsel at labour arbitrations, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and at Court.
• To this end, you will be reviewing evidence gathered by various TTC Departments.
• Gathering required evidence and interviewing potential witnesses for a case.
• You will draft facta, motion records, appeal records and other court and tribunal documents.
• As Solicitor, you will be providing day-to-day 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.
• You will be required to participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.
• You will promote 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.
• As Solicitor, you will ensure 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.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Manage conflict
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background including a Bachelor of Laws degree or a Juris Doctorate and must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario is integral and will contribute to the success in this role.
• Your application will demonstrate your experience as a Labour & Employment and Human Rights Lawyer with a minimum 3 years of labour & employment and/or human rights experience gained at an in-house legal department or major law firm.
• As Solicitor, a 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.
• Your solid experience in legal work related to labour arbitration, employment, WSIAT and/or human rights matters is required.
• Your application will demonstrate thorough familiarity with research methods and techniques,
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Your sound judgment, strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills is required.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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.