Employment & Labour Law Paralegal

Employment & Labour Law Paralegal

Province: Ontario
City/Town: Ottawa
Hours: Daytime, Mon-Fri
Job ID: 23-359
Department: Human Resources

Location: 24 Colonnade Road, Ottawa ON
Schedule: Daytime, Monday to Friday
Salary: $70,000 / Year

Professional Paralegal Looking for a Positive Change?

Are you a respected Employment and Labour Law Paralegal looking for:

• A stimulating and challenging position in an established and vibrant organization?
• One where your hard work and contributions are truly valued?
• An opportunity to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment?

If you answered YES to these questions, Commissionaires can offer you what you are looking for!

Commissionaires is a multi-award recipient of business excellence and has been a pillar in the National Capital Region for decades. We are the industry leaders in front line security solutions, providing protection primarily to our esteemed Government clients. You will utilize your expertise in conducting research, assisting with and organizing case files for cases involving labor disputes, terminations, discrimination, health and safety issues, or workers compensation. With your excellent communication skills, you will draft legal correspondence, assist with the preparation of legal briefs and documents, interview employees or witnesses, and collect information from third parties as required. Your strong analytical skills will support you in conducting due diligence research, monitoring provincial employment law developments, preparing non-financial regulatory compliance filings, and conducting data analysis in support of Management and business needs. Familiarity with HRTO, WSIB, MOL, and arbitration and collective bargaining procedures is ideal.

You are able to satisfy the following criteria:

• Post-Secondary Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in a relevant area of study and holding a designation such as CHRP or relevant legal designation (lawyer or paralegal). A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum three years of experience in HR compliance/case management.
• Minimum three years of experience in the employment and labour field.
• Minimum three years of recent labour/employment law experience.
• Knowledge of industry trends, developments, and employment-related laws in Ontario and Quebec.
• Knowledge of basic statistical math with the ability to create mathematical formulas within Microsoft Excel or other systems to support data analysis.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret level Clearance.
• Bilingual mandatory.
• Some travel required.

Commissionaires values and supports its employees, offering competitive salaries, paid professional development, a comprehensive total compensation package, generous paid time off, RRSP plan, employee discount programs, and social events.

If you feel that you are the Employment and Labour Law Paralegal we are looking for, and you are prepared to take the next rewarding step in your career, we would love to hear from you – just send us your resume!

Application Process: If we’re the right fit for you, send us your resume and cover letter to competition@commissionaires-ottawa.on.ca today!

NOTE: Only candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.

Commissionaires values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and age.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process.

Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.

We appreciate all who apply; however, we will only be contacting candidates of interest.