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Ontario Ombudsman
Full Time Toronto 75781 - 12.04 CAD HOURLY Today
Job description

The Ombudsman is an independent and impartial Officer of the Ontario Legislature with authority to review and investigate complaints about the administrative conduct of provincial government organizations, municipalities, universities and school boards, as well as the services provided by children’s aid societies and residential licensees, and the provision of French language services under the French Language Services Act. The Ombudsman recommends solutions to individual and systemic administrative problems, and promotes fairness, accountability and transparency in the public sector as well as respect for French language service rights and the rights of children and youth.

Under the direction of the Articling Principal, the Articling Student will provide legal support across the Office and manage a caseload of files involving legal issues. During your employment at our Office, you will be involved in all facets of our work and will provide a range of legal services, including legal advice and research, supporting the investigation of complaints, legal representation, policy development, and outreach under the supervision of the Articling Principal.


ABOUT YOU

Successful candidates will have the following:

  • Completion of the prerequisites required to participate in the Law Society of Ontario Articling Program
  • Demonstrated interest and competency in administrative law
  • Superior written and oral communication skills in English are required
  • Competency in written and oral French at the advanced level is an asset
  • Balanced legal background including education and hands-on experience, paid or volunteer, which includes working with clients and researching legislation and issues
  • Superior interpersonal, analytical, organizational and writing skills
  • Self-starter with a proven ability to work independently and within a team

This is a unique opportunity to develop your hands on legal skills by working with a team of legal professionals dedicated to administrative fairness.

Candidates will be paid at the rate of $1,457.33 per week.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application by clicking on the "Apply Now" button.


Our recruitment practices reflect the Ontario Ombudsman’s continuing goal of encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.


All applications must be received by Friday, June 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Please Note: Moving expenses will not be paid.

About Ontario Ombudsman

Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Government
Website: www.ombudsman.on.ca

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Ontario Ombudsman

www.ombudsman.on.ca
Toronto, Canada
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Government
National Services & Agencies
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