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ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS COMPETITION IS RESTRICTED TO STEP 1 CANDIDATES INCLUDING OPS ALOC AND OCAA LAWYERS living or working within 125 km of this location. Note: Eligible lawyers from outside the Area of Search may apply but will not be entitled to relocation or travel expenses for the transfer as set out below.

Step 1: All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.

Step 2: In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Transportation is seeking an experienced and team oriented, enthusiastic and dynamic lawyer who is well organized, a self-starter, and who can work in a fast-paced environment.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

While reporting to the Director and/or Deputy Director, duties will include:

• Handling a high volume of files to support the Ministry of Transportation's Road User Safety mandate
• Providing oral and written opinions concerning the Highway Traffic Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Provincial Offences Act, and other statutes and regulations
• Taking a lead role in the development and drafting of statutes and regulations and assisting the client with related policy development and implementation
• Advising the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) with respect to compliance and enforcement
• Reviewing and advising on Orders-in-Council, appointments and delegations and related instruments
• Reviewing and commenting on legislation prepared by other ministries
• Providing litigation support to MTO clients in connection with matters being led by litigation counsel including those at Crown Law Office Civil and Constitutional Law Branch
• Working closely with Constitutional Law Branch to provide Ministry clients with Constitutional law advice

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience in providing advice and opinions
• Demonstrated experience in administrative law
• Proven experience in development of statutes and regulations and provision of assistance to the client with related policy development and implementation
• Demonstrated judgement and ability to work under pressure to ensure advice fully considers clients' policies, programs, objectives and interests
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks while working under tight deadlines
• Proven analytical and clear writing ability
• Ability to develop new skills and take on new duties and contribute and work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills

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