This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

• Oversee and direct applications for union certification and decertification before the OLRB and similar provincial tribunals.

• Advise clients on organizing initiatives, neutrality agreements, card-check procedures, and strategies for decertification.

• Prepare applications, pleadings, and briefs; represent clients at hearings and mediations; negotiate settlements.

• Create or assess collective agreement language, workplace policies, and communications directed at clients regarding certification issues.

• Act as the main point of contact for in-house HR and legal teams, providing clear strategies to reduce legal risks during union activities.

• Collaborate with colleagues in employment standards, human rights, and occupational health & safety to deliver comprehensive advice.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or an equivalent degree, licensed to practice in Ontario.

• 3-6 years of experience in employer-side labour law, with a solid history in certification and decertification cases.

• Proven success at the OLRB or other comparable tribunals (Ontario, BC, Alberta, etc.).

• Extensive knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Ontario Labour Relations Act, and related regulations.

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and oral advocacy capabilities.

• Capacity to manage several cases simultaneously, adhere to tight deadlines, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on client service.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and professional development allowances.

• Flexible hybrid work model that fosters a collaborative office environment.

• Paid time off.

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