Discover the challenges and rewards of making a difference in the lives of Ontarians through providing education and advice to non-unionized workers in relation to workplace health and safety laws.
The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) is a dedicated and professional team and we look forward to enriching our team with your health and safety expertise, particularly as it relates to Workplace Insurance Safety Board (WSIB) guidelines and claims.
As part of this professional team, you will:
- work on files from early resolution up to and including Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) appeals and hearings
- give advice, and educate workers and worker organizations
- co-ordinate multiple cases using a case management system
- investigate circumstances of claim by obtaining and analyzing relevant information and conducting interviews
- advise and direct injured workers, survivors, their families and community partners regarding issues and evidence required for a successful resolution
- advocate and present cases on behalf of clients at all appeal levels
- prepare clients and witnesses for hearings or appeals
- make written or oral presentations to Appeals Resolution Officers and WSIAT Vice Chairs and panels
- You are licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and entitled to provide legal services in Ontario;
OR
- You are currently employed with the Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) or the Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) and covered by the exemptions for the stated offices, as determined by the Law Society of Ontario.
- You possess well-developed oral and written communication and advocacy skills to articulate issues, make effective arguments before adjudicative bodies, interview/examine witnesses, and communicate complex information.
- You have the ability to empathetically manage client relationships and communicate legal issues and arguments in plain language.
- You have proven research and analytical ability to obtain and interpret legislation, caselaw, policies and procedures and assess complex case information to develop case strategies and determine appropriate legal remedies.
- You can manage a caseload and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment proactively and independently.
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!
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
The Office of the Worker Adviser operates as part of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) which is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Collegial and professional work culture
- Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- On-the-job training to support your success in the role
