Law Clerk

Ontario Health; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Ontario Health recherche un spécialiste du soutien juridique pour appuyer l’équipe juridique dans des domaines variés, notamment le droit du travail, l’éthique du secteur public et les tâches administratives quotidiennes. Le rôle implique la préparation de documents, la gestion des dossiers et le soutien logistique des procédures juridiques.

Le candidat idéal possède une formation pertinente et une expérience dans des environnements gouvernementaux ou légaux, avec d’excellentes compétences en

Formación

• Formation postsecondaire en affaires ou discipline connexe.
• 3 à 5 ans d’expérience au sein d’organisations gouvernementales, cabinets d’avocats ou départements juridiques internes.
• Capacité à gérer des volumes importants et à travailler sous pression.

Responsabilidades

• Fournir un soutien à l’équipe juridique sur les questions liées au droit du travail et à la conformité, y compris la gestion de contrats et de documents juridiques.
• Tracer et gérer les échéances et les délais des dossiers juridiques.
• Préparer et organiser des documents juridiques tels que contrats, mémos et avis juridiques.
• Assurer la coordination des signatures et le suivi des courriels liés aux contrats.
• Contribuer à la gestion et au classement des dossiers juridiques, à la confidentialité et à la sécurité des informations.

Conocimientos

Compétences en communication

Maîtrise de Word/Excel

Rédaction et rédaction juridique

Esprit d'équipe

Adaptabilité et gestion des priorités

Educación

Formation postsecondaire en affaires ou discipline connexe

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bases de données de gestion de contrats

Packages de messagerie électronique

Descripción del empleo

Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail]. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours. To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email [e-mail]. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days. 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:

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well‑being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long‑term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work‑life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values‑driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team

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 Director, Legal, 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).
• Supporting 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.
• Monitoring and maintaining legal files and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and agency policies.
• Coordinate scheduling meetings, hearings, investigations, and litigation matters.
• Maintaining and organizing electronic and physical legal files, ensuring accuracy, security and confidentiality, and compliance with applicable legislation, agency policies, law department practices, and audit requirements.
• Tracking deadlines and managing case timelines and follow‑ups.
• Coordinating document production, record keeping and internal reporting for legal files.
• Working independently and collaboratively within a busy client environment, while seeking and receiving support/direction from Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, Director, Legal or General Counsel, as required.
• Supporting the Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, Director, Legal or General Counsel, as required, in higher complexity files or contract reviews.
• Ensuring 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.
• Assisting 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.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Director, Legal 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.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledgeable 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 (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario. Please note that this role follows an in‑office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.

Employment Type: Permanent Full time Contract Length: N/A Salary Band: Band 4 External Application Deadline Date: November 18, 2026

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, Métis, 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 [e-mail] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match.

Ontario Health is the provincial agency responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high‑quality health care services where and when they need them. Since it was established in June 2019, Ontario Health has brought together the strengths of many existing health care organizations to work together to build a better health care system for all Ontarians. Building on the expertise and knowledge of our people, we are committed to applying the best of what we collectively do, and in partnership with others, to transform the health system and improve the quality and delivery of care for patients, families, and health care providers.