We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to join a non-profit organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a well-rounded HR leader who can lead with sound judgement in a unionized setting while remaining actively involved in daily operations. The successful candidate will support labour relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and leadership coaching, while helping the organization maintain effective people practices across the full employee lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead labour relations activities by interpreting collective agreements, responding to workplace concerns, and guiding grievance resolution in a unionized environment.<br>• Build and maintain productive working relationships with union representatives, leaders, and employees to support respectful and collaborative outcomes.<br>• Provide day-to-day HR guidance across employee relations, policy application, performance matters, and operational people issues.<br>• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment efforts, support selection processes, and strengthen onboarding practices.<br>• Coach people leaders on employee management, workplace communication, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.<br>• Oversee HR administration, including benefits coordination, documentation, reporting, and maintenance of accurate employee records within HR systems.<br>• Contribute to training and development initiatives that enhance leadership capability, compliance, and employee experience.<br>• Support organizational events, planning activities, and logistics as part of a hands-on HR leadership approach.<br>• Prepare HR and union-related reports, monitor key issues, and recommend practical solutions that align with organizational objectives.
<p>Our client is a respected boutique insurance defence law firm in Toronto seeking an experienced <strong>Legal Assistant</strong> to support a highly regarded Partner and two associates with busy litigation practices.</p><p> This is not a traditional transactional legal assistant role. The successful candidate will become a trusted right-hand partner, taking ownership of files, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and helping ensure matters progress efficiently. The ideal individual is proactive, highly organized, and confident working in a fast-paced litigation environment where priorities can shift quickly.</p><p> While insurance defence experience is preferred, candidates with strong civil litigation experience from plaintiff, commercial litigation, employment, or other litigation practices are encouraged to apply.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide dedicated litigation support to one Partner and two lawyers with active practices.</li><li>Manage calendars, court deadlines, limitation periods, discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, and trial scheduling.</li><li>Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents.</li><li>Coordinate service and filing of court materials through the Ontario Courts and applicable electronic filing systems.</li><li>Maintain and organize litigation files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court offices, experts, adjusters, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor file progress and proactively follow up on outstanding documentation, productions, undertakings, expert reports, and litigation milestones.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of document briefs, motion records, hearing materials, and trial materials.</li><li>Manage lawyer expenses, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and other practice management responsibilities as required.</li><li>Support service and filing requirements in jurisdictions outside Ontario. Prior experience is not required, but a willingness to learn procedures across Canada is essential.</li><li>Act as a key resource to the legal team by identifying issues, anticipating next steps, and helping keep files moving forward efficiently.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders across two organizations in Mississauga, Ontario. This position oversees a broad range of HR activities, from hiring and onboarding to employee relations, compliance, and people programs. The role is well suited to someone who can strengthen HR foundations, improve day-to-day processes, and provide practical guidance in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary HR contact for both organizations, providing day-to-day support to employees and leadership teams.<br>• Design, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and core practices to build a consistent and effective people framework.<br>• Partner with managers on staffing plans, recruitment activities, and hiring processes to meet operational needs.<br>• Coordinate onboarding and support the employee experience throughout the full employment lifecycle.<br>• Advise leaders on performance concerns, workplace investigations, and employee relations matters with a balanced and compliant approach.<br>• Administer time and attendance processes for hourly staff and assist with payroll-related information and documentation.<br>• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR administration is completed in a timely and organized manner.<br>• Oversee health and safety programs, including training, incident follow-up, and related compliance activities.<br>• Manage employee leaves, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work planning in collaboration with leaders and employees.<br>• Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics for ownership while identifying opportunities for process improvement and change management.