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What can I expect to do in this role?

• carry out comprehensive title searches to establish legal descriptions, property ownership, municipal boundaries, distances and easements to assist in preparing instructions for the drafting of Zoning Orders and reference maps
• provide litigation support for Ontario Land Tribunal hearings under the Planning Act
• research statues and case law in preparation for proposed legislation, prosecutions and administrative hearings
• respond to requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

How do I qualify?

Specialized Knowledge

• the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and statutes (example: Land Titles Act, Registry Act, Planning Act, Land Registration Reform Act)
• knowledge of relevant information systems (example: Geographic Information System (GIS) and Teranet) to investigate land information, prepare maps and legal descriptions, establish boundaries, establish ownership and register documents
• knowledge of legal formats and terminology to conduct research and draft legal documents
• knowledge of legal office methods, procedures and related practices to provide administrative and legal research support to counsel

Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• research skills to conduct legal research using electronic resources (example: GIS, Teranet, Quick Law, West Law), law libraries and other resources, conduct corporate searches, execute property and real estate title searches
• analytical skills to interpret policy and procedures, determine relevancy of legal issues, identify unresolved issues, review requests and determine completeness and accuracy
• reasoning and problem -solving skills to develop strategies, identify unresolved issues and advise clients

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• excellent oral communication skills to prepare reports, correspondence, convey recommendations and interact with legal staff and management
• exceptional written communication skills to prepare legal documents, compose correspondence and reports
• proven ability to apply strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals of all levels
• leadership skills to provide direction, orientation and training to students and business professionals

Organizational Skills

• the ability to plan, organize and coordinate work
• the ability to manage priorities and work as a member of a team

Additional Information:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-AG-199911/23