DIRECTOR, LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL AND WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS

Job Posting #: 925069
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: People &Culture and Legal Affaires
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Posted Date: September 27, 2023
Closing Date: October 11, 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

This is a newly created role, reporting directly to the EVP, People and Culture and the VP & Chief Legal Officer. Working with both People and Culture and Legal Affairs, you will represent UHN in legal matters involving labour and employment matters, including but not limited to wrongful dismissal claims, union grievances and arbitrations, human rights complaints, matters pertaining to credentialed professionals, and workplace investigations, working closely with our People and Culture professionals to provide guidance and counsel to all business units regarding labour and employment matters. In addition the role will provide direct oversight of and provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of internal investigators focused on investigating workplace concerns as well as a corporate law clerk in conjunction with the Director, Corporate Legal & Compliance. You will be a member of both the Legal Executive and People & Culture Executive teams.

Duties

• Providing legal advice related to all labour and employment matters affecting UHN
• Providing legal advice related to all human rights complaints related to UHN staff
• Overseeing all workplace investigations, including as appropriate those relating to physicians in conjunction with Medical Affairs
• Managing and providing guidance and leadership to UHN’s internal investigators.
• Ensuring the quality and thoroughness of investigations conducted by the Centre of Excellence for Investigations
• Representing UHN at arbitrations
• Drafting all court filings and documents and representing UHN in wrongful dismissal clams and for claims under the Employment Standards Act and other forms of employment legislation
• Partnering with People Consultants to advise leaders on employment and labour related issues
• Oversee external legal counsel retained on labour and employment matters
• Providing employment related support on matters including contract drafting, negotiations, and working with other members of the Legal Affairs Team (Privacy, Compliance, Corporate, Research) on human resources issues and/or contractual provisions related to employment and labour considerations and risk
• Managing legal budget and invoices related to labour and employment matters

  Qualifications

  • You are a high performer, adept at building productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
  • You are a strong team leader with demonstrated ability to support and inspire others
  • You have at least five (5) years practical and related experience including a combination of private practice and in-house counsel practice in labour and employment law.
  • You have a juris doctor or a bachelors degree in law and are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • You have experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing defensible reports that may be relied upon in arbitrations and civil actions articulating findings and recommendations
  • You have experience leading and managing small teams
  • You are fully conversant in the employment and labour legislation of the province of Ontario and have demonstrated ability to stay abreast of legal developments.
  • You have extensive experience representing employers before arbitrators and in court.
  • You have extensive experience preparing legal documents and responses to statements of claim, human rights tribunal, Ministry of Labour etc.
  • You are an excellent communicator with both exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • You have excellent judgment, defensible decision-making and discretion.

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
    • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

      Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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