Apply By: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal

Division:

Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary (18 months)

Job code:

Not Available - Not Available

Not available Job Code: Lawyer 1 Salary Range: $110,991 - $148,4

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) is a highly specialized adjudicative tribunal that hears appeals of final decisions of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. We are looking for a motivated skilled for the position of TCO Lawyer Level 1, in the Tribunal Counsel Office. In this role you will provide legal advice, commensurate with experience, in relation to WSIAT appeals and to the entire Tribunal for general corporate matters affecting WSIAT's day-to-day operations.

About the job

Appearing as neutral legal counsel at Tribunal hearings on request from WSIAT Adjudicators to advise and assist with questioning witnesses, interpreting Tribunal policy, procedures and practice and making neutral submissions (either orally or written) on complex points of law or novel issues

Providing support for the WSIAT's own adjudication, including conducting pre-hearing and post-hearing inquiries and acting as a legal resource for WSIAT staff

Providing legal advice and training for WSIAT corporate functions including labour and employment issues, contracts and procurement, accessibility, security, privacy and overall corporate governance issues

Representing the Tribunal in judicial review applications and various court-related matters

Representing and helping to build the public presence of the Tribunal at external public speaking engagements,



membership in external groups and internal governmental events

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

Licensed to practice law by the Law Society of Ontario

Proficiency in English at the advanced level

Knowledge Skills:

Knowledge and experience in the practice of Ontario workplace safety and insurance law

Knowledge of principles of Canadian administrative law and experience in the practice of Canadian administrative law, including appearing before provincial or federal administrative tribunals

Labour and employment law experience is an asset

Experience with government procurement and corporate governance is an asset

Experience with litigation in Ontario courts, including drafting and appearing on applications for judicial review, motions, actions and discoveries is an asset

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to act in a neutral role in WSIAT hearings

Tact, sensitivity to concerns of injured workers and employers

Advanced written and oral communication skills

Analytical and Organizational Skills:

Work requires the ability to identify/analyze complex legal and medical issues, interpret legislation, regulations and policies, and prepare/present legal arguments at hearings and in court and provide practical legal advice to corporate clients





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