TCO LAWYER LEVEL 1Organization: Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
City: Toronto, ON
Job Term: 1 Temporary (18 months)
Compensation Group: Lawyers Compensation Plan
Job Code: Lawyer 1
Salary Range: $110,991 - $148,458 per annum
Hours of work: Minimum of 36 ¼ hours / week
Language of Position(s): English
Posting Status: Open
We are looking for a motivated professional 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.
What can I expect to do in this role?Working with a small, collegial group of lawyers, the position requires:
- 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
How do I qualify for this role?Mandatory- 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
Additional Information:Additional Information:Address: 505 University Avenue, Toronto
Posted on: October 14, 2026
How to Apply:For
INTERNAL candidates, please follow these directions:
- Please log onto your ADP account and select Myself>Talent>Career Centre.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, please show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
- If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us, confidentially, [redacted]. Recruitment staff will contact you within 48 hours.
For
EXTERNAL candidates, please follow these directions:
- Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online WSIAT Career Centre
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, please show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
- If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us, confidentially, at [redacted]. Recruitment staff will contact you within 48 hours.
- Background Check: As a precondition of employment, the WSIAT requires that the final external candidate for this position, prior to commencing employment, is required to undergo both a criminal record and social media search. Other types of background checks may also be requested such as education verification and professional credential validation.
Remember: The deadline to apply is October 28, 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.
