Job Description

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At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day a health care spending or wellness spending account a premium defined benefit pension plan three personal days and two float days annually three weeks' vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years career development opportunities a collaborative values-based team culture a wellness program a hybrid working model participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
This role is accountable for providing support to the OH Legal Team's functions, with a focus on employment and labour law, public sector ethics, general legal matters, and day-to-day administrative duties.
Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, the Specialist, Legal Support will assist with document preparation, case management, and provide essential administrative support, including, scheduling, document preparation, file management, and coordination of legal files and proceedings.
Here is what you will be doing:Providing support to the legal team on matters related to employment and labour law, including but not limited to, processing employment-related contracts/templates for use, litigation management, employee and labour relations file management, and supporting implementation of legal advice (e.g. liaising with appropriate internal stakeholders (Communications, HR, payroll, etc.) to ensure legal advice is implemented when addressing employee and labour relations matters). Support legal work related to public sector ethics to ensure continued compliance with contractual and legislative requirements, including, but not limited to: tracking and triaging disclosures of wrongdoing, conflicts of interest or political activity under the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006*, supporting with preparing and making submissions to the Ethics Executive, reporting to the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario and other entities, as may be required, and supporting documentation and scheduling for investigations.
Processing and supporting the implementation of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, service agreements, letter agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other agreements for which a standard framework has been established. Preparing standard documentation for litigation, proceedings before administrative tribunals, and arbitrations. Preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents such as contracts, memoranda, correspondence, legal opinions, briefing notes, and reports. Supporting with obtaining internal and external signatures, responding to all contract related emails as is appropriate in the circumstances. Monitor and maintain legal files and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and agency policies. Coordinate scheduling meetings, hearings, investigations, and litigation matters. Maintain and organize electronic and physical legal files, ensuring accuracy, security and confidentiality, and compliance with applicable legislation, agency policies, law department practices, and audit requirements. Track deadlines and manage case timelines and follow-ups. Coordinate document production, record keeping and internal reporting for legal files. Work independently and collaboratively within a busy client environment, while seeking and receiving support/direction from Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel or General Counsel, as required. Support the Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel or General Counsel, as required, in higher complexity files or contract reviews. Ensure timely resolution to internal and external client requests; liaise and follow up with internal client requests. Participating in the formulation, development, implementation, and revision of organizational policies and procedures that require input from the Legal department. Assist in maintaining various templates and version control, and ad hoc reports, electronic filing and other duties as assigned. Supporting OH's compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, government directives and internal policies and procedures. Contributing to the realization of the legal department's strategic and business objectives. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience:Post-secondary education in business or relevant discipline required; 3 to 5 years of providing support to government organizations, law firms, or in-house legal departments; Demonstrated ability to work with high volumes of material and information; Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Ontario Act, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act and other employment law legislation; and, Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic/experience requirements.

Key CompetenciesKnowledgeable of: (i) Ontario government directives (e.g. Wrongdoing Directive, Transfer Payment Agreement Accountability Directive, Cash Management Directive, Management Board of Cabinet Procurement Directive) and (ii) applicable legislation (e.g. PSOA, Employment Standards Act, OHSA, AODA, Labour Relations Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2007). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and drafting skills. Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of contract management databases and email packages and database management techniques. Highly adaptable and responsive to changing business needs. Highly detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to maintain relationships with internal clients, third party providers and visitors with high degree of professionalism and positive attitude. Strong team player who can create and maintain a teamwork environment. Business and operational experience, high level understanding of business processes. Self-Motivated team player, capable of managing multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Personable, tactful and diplomatic.

Location: Ontario Health supports a hybrid work environment and has office locations across the province. We welcome applications from candidates residing anywhere in the province of Ontario.
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Contract Length:
N/A
Salary Band:
Band 4
External Application Deadline Date:
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.