Decision Writer (24-Month Contract)

RegulatoryJobs Executive Recruitment; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

CVO in Ontario is seeking an experienced Decision Writer to produce clear, defensible decisions for College Committees in a hybrid 24‑month contract. You will ensure decisions reflect legislative requirements and College standards, while collaborating across regulatory programs to ensure consistency and quality.

The role requires a minimum of five years drafting decisions and a strong editorial background. You will manage confidential information, meet deadlines, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in a related discipline such as Law, Criminology, Business, Public Administration or Health.
• Minimum five years of decision drafting experience or related transferrable work.
• Experience in a regulatory environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft and finalize written decisions reflecting case matters and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure decisions align with legislation, standards and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with regulatory programs and committees to maintain consistency.
• Manage sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Meet service‑level deadlines and maintain data integrity in the case system.
• Contribute to templates, workflows and cross‑functional improvements.
• Support policy development, research and data analysis as needed.
• Actively participate in team meetings and provide insights for quality improvement.

Skills

Editorial skills

Written language

Time management

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Process orientation

Proactive work ethic

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Education

Law / Criminology / Public Admin

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Working at CVO This is a full-time, 24-month contract position that offers a comprehensive rewards package, and a collaborative, hybrid working environment. Our office is located in Guelph, Ontario and is accessible by public transit.If you are a collaborative individual looking to build a meaningful career within a non-profit, regulatory organization, we want to meet you!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Decision Writer to produce written decisions of the College Committees that are fair, and defensible and that align with regulatory effectiveness. The Decision Writer will ensure that all decisions adhere to the College’s Brand and are clear, concise, accurate and understandable.

As a Decision Writer your other duties will include:

• Ensuring written decisions accurately reflect the case matter and are consistent with legislative requirements and College standards.
• Drafting written decisions that clearly articulate the Committee panel’s rationale, using plain language and a logical structure to communicate outcomes effectively.
• Collaborating across the regulatory programs, participating in Committee meetings to apply outcomes and ensure consistency with the College’s legislation, standards and policies.
• Identifying and mitigating risks and emerging issues; escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Director, Regulatory Programs Performance, as appropriate.
• Managing sensitive and confidential information in accordance with legislative and organizational requirements.
• Ensuring timely completion of all decision writing, documentation, and related activities to meet service-level expectations.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance templates, processes, tools, and cross-functional workflows.
• Maintaining accurate case data tracking and ensure data integrity within the case management system.
• Working with teams across the College to support policy development, research, data analysis, and compliance initiatives, where appropriate.
• Engaging actively in team and organizational meetings, offering insights to support program goals and quality improvement efforts.
• Staying current on legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the College’s mandate.
• Liaising with appropriate staff leads when clarification is needed related to a written decision.
• Providing feedback to the Director Regulatory Programs Performance regarding continuous improvement for decision writing.

Skills

• Skillful communications’ practitioner with excellent editorial skills.
• Solid understanding of written language, style and grammar.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion and deal with sensitive issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within various teams.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess information, anticipate implications, and make sound, well‑reasoned decisions.
• Strong process orientation with the ability to follow and enhance established workflows.
• Proactive work ethic, exercising sound judgment and initiative in day‑to‑day responsibilities.
• Skilled at managing time and workload in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Adobe Suite.

Education and Experience

Post‑secondary education in a related discipline such as Law, Criminology, Business, Public Administration or Health and/ or a combination of relevant education and experience.

• Minimum five years of decision drafting experience or related/ transferrable work.
• Experience working within a regulatory environment or similar organization is considered an asset.

Salary Range

$67,000 - $87,000 annually

CVO appreciates the value that diversity brings to how we serve our mandate. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment, including a hiring process that supports equity and accessibility for people from all backgrounds and abilities. For assistance or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [e-mail].

AI Disclosure

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used in the initial review of applications for this position. Human review will follow before any selection interview or decisions are finalized.