Job Description

The Catholic Children\'s Aid Society of Toronto is seeking to fill a Legal Counsel position on a

temporary

basis,

for approximately eight (8) months,

to provide comprehensive legal representation, consultation and training in all matters related to the execution of the mandate of the Society under the Child and Family Services Act.

Duties Include:
Providing legal consultation and advice to social work staff and management on all legal matters relating to child welfare including the following:

Reviewing and drafting court documents;

Advising on legal proceedings, interpretation of

Child, Youth and Family Services Act

and other relevant legislation;

Representation in court in both contested and uncontested matters including: adjournments, contested motions, motions for summary judgment, uncontested hearings, motions for disclosure, and trials;

Representation at expunction hearings, CFSRB hearings and related tribunals;

Reporting Court dispositions for file records and statistical purposes;

Review of file for disclosure purposes;

Preparing and presenting in-house legal training programs for the Society;

Working in a safe manner in accordance with the Society\'s Health and Safety Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.

Working in an Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive workplace and complying with ARAO policies and practices.

Qualifications Required

LL.B. Degree; called to the Bar in Ontario; membership in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada;

Experience as Legal Counsel to a Children\'s Aid Society, or related experience;

Excellent knowledge of the

Child, Youth and Family Services Act

, Family Law Rules and related legislation;

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;

Ability to advocate on behalf of the Society in the best interests of children and families;

Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, integrating the values in the CCAS Mission Statement, the principles of equity, justice, non-discrimination and accessibility into practice, service delivery and team relationships;

Skill in using technology as part of daily communication and management, including but not limited to voice mail and e-mail systems.

As the Catholic Children\xe2\x80\x99s Aid Society works under the auspice of the French Language Service Act, we welcome Francophone individuals to apply for all posted positions.

File #23-018 - Please submit your cover letter and resume no later than the internal closing date at 11:59PM.

External Closing Date: Wednesday May 10, 2023

Salary:
$104,241.74 - $135,756.58

Temporary Assignment \xe2\x80\x93 Eight (8) Months

As the Catholic Children\xe2\x80\x99s Aid Society works under the auspice of the French Language Service Act, we welcome Francophone individuals to apply for all posted positions.

We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Individuals who have knowledge and experience working with people from multiple cultural and racial backgrounds and equity deserving groups (e.g., Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ2s+, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at CCAS

CCAS is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of the City of Toronto and strongly encourages application from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Accommodation at CCAS

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 416-395-1500. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

The Catholic Children\'s Aid Society of Toronto is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applicants from varied backgrounds. We will accommodate disabilities in the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should an applicant require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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