MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• You have demonstrated experience practicing in administrative law and regulatory law, and planning law in particular
• You have demonstrated knowledge of the law related to lands and natural resource management (including wetlands and other natural heritage features, and natural hazards)
• You have demonstrated experience with the policy development process
• You are a practical problem solver, good at working on teams with other lawyers and your clients, and have experience working with client groups leading complicated projects including legislative drafting projects and providing legal advice in respect of policy development
• You work well independently and as part of a team
• You consistently deliver quality service in tight timelines and have a proven record of delivering practical legal advice to guide operational decision makers
• You are comfortable and effective in briefing senior officials
• Demonstrated oral and written skills, proven judgment and analytical skills and political acuity
• You have a working knowledge of Aboriginal law, an understanding of the nature of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the government, and are sensitive to the issues facing modern Indigenous communities
• You have demonstrated great client service have a proven record of building relationships with clients and colleagues and of fostering and creating a culture of diversity, anti-racism, equity and wellness in the workplace

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

• You would be specializing in planning and administrative law in areas for which the Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible.
• You would provide advice on land use planning law and administrative decision-making including interpretation of land use plans and other planning documents, as well as in respect of wetlands, survey law, real estate law, administrative law, and statutory interpretation.
• You would provide legal support to the ministry in respect of certain agencies including the Niagara Escarpment Commission.
• The position includes drafting and review of tenure or permitting documents, OICs, agreements, regulations and legislation.
• It also includes providing support to Crown Law Office Civil in respect of legal challenges, and some tribunal work.
• You would give written and oral advice to support the development of key Ministry policy, and Ministry approaches to operational matters that are complex and have cross-government implications.
• You would draft briefing notes and other documents, brief senior management, participate in policy development and take on special projects.
• You may provide legal advice to the Ministry on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and prepare submissions to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario on appeals of Ministry decisions under that Act