Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

The Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) helps employers across Ontario understand their rights and responsibilities related to workplace safety and insurance. We provide advice, education, and representation, and we are committed to fairness, access to justice, and a respectful, inclusive workplace. We are hiring an Employer Representative to join our legal team. In this role, you will help employers with workplace reprisal cases and workplace safety and insurance appeals. You will do this by providing legal advice, representing employers in hearings, and sharing clear information to help them understand the process. This role supports fair access to representation in a changing legal environment. About the job As part of a professional, collaborative team, you will: • represent and defend employers in reprisal complaints under section 50 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and grievance arbitrators. • represent employers in complex and potentially precedent-setting appeals before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT). • prepare for and participate in mediations, and hearings, including interviewing and preparing witnesses, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and making oral and written submissions. • conduct legal research and analysis of legislation, policies, and jurisprudence related to workplace safety, insurance, labour, and employment law. • provide authoritative advice and interpretation on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other related legislation. • develop and deliver education and training materials for employers, stakeholders, and OEA staff. • contribute to policy analysis, guidance documents, and internal knowledge building initiatives. • build strong, respectful working relationships with employers, colleagues, and stakeholders. Note: This role may involve travel and occasional irregular or extended work hours to meet operational and hearing requirements. What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements the position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional on the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license before being hired. • you must be licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and authorized to provide legal services in Ontario. Legal and technical knowledge You have: • knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to advise and represent employers in health and safety reprisal complaints • knowledge of workplace safety and insurance legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) and applicable regulations • knowledge of Ontario Labour Relations Board policies and procedures, WSIB and WSIAT policies and procedures, and administrative law principles. • knowledge of medical and legal terminology regarding workplace accidents and health and safety matters • understanding of rules of evidence and quasi-judicial hearing processes Advocacy, analysis, and judgment You have: • strong advocacy skills, including examination and cross-examination of witnesses and legal argument. • the ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, assess merit, and develop effective representation strategies. • sound professional judgment in advising clients and resolving disputes. Communication and relationship-building You have: • clear, respectful oral and written communication skills. • the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language. • experience conducting presentations, training sessions, or information briefings. Organization and self-management You have: • the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in an independent, professional environment. • strong planning, coordination, and case management skills. Technology and digital tools You have: • proficiency using standard office software, legal research tools, and electronic case management systems. Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate! How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's  Human Rights Code  and the  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.  We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer   accommodation  to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please   contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy What we offer The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer: • a career that can grow across ministries and job functions • flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs • many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: • a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement) • group health, dental, life and disability benefits • a range of vacation and leave options • an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services Additional information Address: 1 English Permanent, 505 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 6 Category: Legal Services Posted on: Monday, April 27, 2026 Note: T-LB-243574/26 How to apply: You must  apply online . Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the  Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources . Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us. Read the  job description  to make sure you understand this job. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please  Contact Us  to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours. Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives. All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Remember: The deadline to apply is  Friday, May 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the  Ontario's  Human Rights Code   .