Fairness in the workplace is the right of all Ontarians. Employment standards are enforced under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, which sets out the rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers in Ontario workplaces.
Bring your investigative, analytical, advanced oral and written communication skills, and your skills interpreting and applying legislation, to this unique position in the Ministry of Labour.
About the job
In this position, you will administer, enforce and obtain compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act and related legislation by:
• conducting workplace inspections
• investigating complaints of alleged violations
• exercising quasi-judicial powers
• rendering written decisions based on established standards
• issuing orders, notices and penalties
• issuing certificates of offences, developing crown briefs and laying charges as described under the Provincial Offences Act
• delivering educational seminars to various stakeholders
Please note:
• you will be expected to travel throughout a designated service area for extended periods of time
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• you hold a valid class “G” driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• you have oral proficiency in French at an advanced level
• you have oral and written proficiency in English
Communication Skills:
• you have demonstrated oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to act as a public speaker, appear as a witness at hearings/court and to interact with stakeholders
• you have demonstrated written skills to write orders, note taking, prepare accurate and comprehensive reports and correspondence
• you have interpersonal skills, impact and influence skills and conflict management skills, including the ability and willingness to undertake all aspects of prosecution activities
• you exercise emotional control, good judgment and the ability to remain objective when dealing with conflict and hostile situations
Judgment, Analytical and Decision-Making Skills:
• you have the ability to read, interpret, apply and enforce legislation, policies and procedures in a timely manner
• you have working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and other relevant regulations
• you have experience using analytical, investigative and research skills
• you have decision-making skills to make timely interpretations and determinations
• you have interpersonal and conflict management skills that effectively impact and influence others to a logical or appropriate course of action respecting different needs and interests
• you exercise emotional control, good judgment and the ability to remain objective when dealing with conflict and hostile situations
Other Important Skills:
• you have organizational, planning, and time management skills to independently complete work within the appropriate time frames and the ability to deliver on performance objectives
• you have the ability to perform complex monetary assessments and entitlements by using auditing and accounting skills to review payroll and accounting records and business/corporate documentation
• you are proficient in operating a computer and using a variety of windows-based software
***How to Apply***:
Please follow these instructions and not the instructions in the “How to Apply” section below:
• You are required to complete an application form. Please visit the
Ministry of Labour Website in order to download the application and obtain instructions on completing and submitting the application form.
• 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 staff will contact you within 48 hours.