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Apply By: Monday, January 26, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Mediator Specialist

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Job ID:

237175

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Division:

Labour Relations Solutions Division - Dispute Resolution Services

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Both English and bilingual

Job term:

3 Permanent, 1 Temporary

Job code:

I1109C - Legal/Regulatory51

Salary:

$103,051.00 - $145,248.00 Per year

Shape Ontario's future by supporting safe, fair, and thriving workplaces.

In this role, your work strengthens protections for workers, empowers employers with guidance, and helps build a more inclusive labour market--directly improving the lives of Ontarians and ensuring opportunity, fairness, and dignity across communities.



If you are an experienced labour relations practitioner with superior skills to assist employers and trade unions in collective bargaining, grievance resolution and the development of labour relations, please consider joining our team.

About the job

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As a Mediator Specialist, you will:


foster harmonious labour relations to minimize disruption in the economy arising from strikes and lockouts. schedule and conduct conciliation and mediation meetings in complex private and public sector unionized workplaces to assist the parties in the successful conclusion of collective agreements.


Please note:

These positions require periods of travel throughout the province, sometimes on short notice, in all weather conditions. Work is performed virtually and in person.

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

For the bilingual position only: you must possess oral French language skills at the advanced-plus level and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
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Labour Relations Knowledge and Skills

You have knowledge of and experience in labour relations, collective bargaining, and collective bargaining dispute resolution You have knowledge of the social, historical, political and psychological aspects of collective bargaining, the labour movement and labour relations. You have knowledge of trends and developments in labour relations and collective bargaining dispute resolution methods and principles, pensions, benefits, job evaluation, grievance administration, wage structures, restructuring, economics.
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Mediation Knowledge and Skills

You have knowledge and experience in a lead position at the collective bargaining table and in collective bargaining disputes with provincial labour and employment legislation. You have an understanding of the structure and character of union and management organizations, the collective bargaining process, methods, and conventions, and contractual issues related to the private and public sectors. You have knowledge of bargaining trends and settlements, issues, precedents, arbitration awards and related decisions, and the bargaining climate.
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Leadership and Communication Skills

You are able to intervene effectively in complex, sensitive or high-profile collective bargaining disputes while maintaining confidence and credibility with all involved parties. You can interact with employers and unions in high-pressure environments and circumstances, including during conciliation and mediation. You have strong negotiation and influencing skills to counsel, guide and persuade parties towards positions, approaches and methods to resolve collective bargaining disputes You understand and can apply sophisticated training and facilitation techniques in order to plan and lead teams in the delivery of training programs to labour-management groups.

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan Collegial and professional work culture On-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Monday, January 26, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region 2 English Permanent, 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Human Resources

Posted on:

Monday, December 15, 2025

Note:

This ad is also available in French.

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

Strengthening Ontario, together