Solicitor – Toronto Transit Commission

Title of the Job: Solicitor

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9783
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Legal (20000045) – Legal (30000077)
Salary Information: $118,445.60 – $192,082.80
Pay Scale Group: SOL 1
Employment Type: Temporary November 2025
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: October 3, 2024
Last Day to Apply: October 14, 2024
Reports to: Litigation CounselThe Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America’s third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan – Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.The full Plan canCareer OpportunityOur Legal Department is seeking a Solicitor to join their team!What You Will DoAs Solicitor, you will be representing TTC and its employees before various Ontario Courts and tribunals, including the Licence Appeal Tribunal of Ontario.Provide day-to-day guidance and legal opinions on a variety of legal matters. To this end, you will present cases to opposing counsel fairly and knowledgeably in order to bring about a reasonable settlement of the litigation in the interest of the TTC and related stakeholders. You will advocate, vigorously and professionally, before a judge, jury, arbitrator and/or mediator, where a reasonable settlement in the interest of the TTC and related stakeholders cannot be reached. You will be required to participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply analytical skills
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
• Manage conflict
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background including a Bachelor of Laws Degree or a Juris Doctorate and must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada is integral and will contribute to the success in this role.
• Your application will demonstrate you are a Litigation Lawyer with at least one year of experience doing litigation.
• Your application will also demonstrate you have conducted trials, arbitrations, and/or contested motions.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, procedures and practices; and a detailed understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Insurance Act and Regulations and Rules of Evidence as related to liability and assessment of damages in a wide variety of areas including personal injury is required.
• Thorough familiarity with research methods and techniques is required.
• Your application will demonstrate excellent negotiation and communication skills Strong understanding of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule is essential.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDIThe TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Name: Toronto Transit Commission

Salary: $118445.6 – 192082.8 per year

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