Reporting to the General Counsel and working alongside the Legal and Support Services Teams, the Legal Counsel will provide legal advice regarding education, labour/employment law, human rights, collective bargaining, administrative, privacy, contract and regulatory/professional discipline law. The position is responsible for representing and advising the organization as well as CPCO's Members and Associates on a range of legal matters pertaining to labour, employment, and education law. Matters will include: workplace issues including workplace health and safety, workplace investigations, accommodations, and discipline, labour grievances and arbitrations, collective bargaining support, professional regulation and discipline matters at the Ontario College of Teachers, researching and analyzing new legislation. and managing legal proceedings.RequirementsLL.B./J.D. and member in good standing with LSOA minimum of three (3) years’ experience in employee-side labour and employment lawAdvanced knowledge of labour/employment, human rights, collective bargaining, administrative, privacy, contract and regulatory/professional discipline lawLitigation, labour arbitration, and labour negotiation experienceAdvanced knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, Arbitration Act, Employment Standards Act, 2000, and Labour Relations ActAssetsExperience in the area of qualified regulation and disciplineExperience in education lawFamiliarity with the Education Act, Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996, and School Board Collective Bargaining Act,



2014Skills and AbilitiesExcellent leadership and management skillsExcellent interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), analytical and problem‑solving skillsStrong advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution skillsAbility to create and present professional learning programsExcellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi‑taskWork EnvironmentPrimary work location at the CPCO offices, Etobicoke, ONHybrid work arrangements with ability to work from home up to 2 days per week, subject to operational needsRegular office hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday. Evening and weekend work as required.Able to travel occasionally as requiredSalary starting range of $145,000 - $175,000 with robust benefit packageGenerous paid time off including lieu days, time off over the December holiday period, and 5 weeks of annual vacationCompetitive professional development allowancePlease submit in confidence, your cover letter, resume, and three (3) references electronically by 4:30 p.M. on February 27, 2026 to [email protected]‑person interviews at the CPCO office will be conducted in March 2026.We would like to thank all applicants but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.CPCO is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code. This position is open to all applicants regardless of protected human rights grounds, including creed.If you require a disability‑related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and make your needs known in advance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Counsel - C$145,000 - C$175,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Cpco
📍 Toronto