Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: One
Site: Toronto General Hospital, 190 Elizabeth Street
Department: Legal Affairs and People & Culture
Reports to: Senior Director, Labour and Employment Counsel
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: November 7, 2025

Position Summary

The Law Clerk will provide support to both UHN’s Legal Affairs and People & Culture Departments, specifically within the Labour and Employment Law areas. This position involves providing legal and administrative support related to labour relations, employment law, workplace investigations, litigation, and compliance matters. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective delivery of legal services and help ensure alignment with UHN’s values and regulatory obligations.

Duties

• Provide legal and administrative support to in-house counsel in the Labour and Employment Law groups.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and management of legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, settlement agreements, and tribunal filings.
• Support workplace investigations by organizing documentation, preparing summaries, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinate scheduling for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize legal files, databases, and records related to labour and employment matters.
• Liaise with external counsel, union representatives, and internal departments to facilitate legal processes.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely submissions to courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.
• Assist with legal research and the preparation of briefing materials and reports.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to employment law and labour relations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year community college program in Law Clerk/Legal Administration or recognized equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in labour and employment law.
• Strong understanding of employment standards, labour relations legislation, human rights law, and workplace safety regulations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the healthcare sector or a unionized environment is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.