The Ministry of the Attorney General, Civil Law Division, Ministry of Transportation, Legal Services Branch (MTO LSB) is seeking an experienced and team oriented lawyer who is well organized, a self‑starter, and who can work in a fast‑paced environment.
About the job
Provide excellent solution oriented legal advice primarily in the area of Aboriginal law, including the duty to consult, but also in the areas of environmental law, expropriations law and administrative law, to support the advancement of MTO’s capital highway and infrastructure projects and other Ministry work.
Support the development of legislation, regulations and Orders in Council.
Provide support to the Ministry of the Attorney General, Crown Law Office Civil in respect of legal challenges.
Provide written and oral advice to support the development of key MTO policies, and MTO approaches to operational matters that are complex and have cross‑government implications. This would include collaboration with other legal branches such as the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and the Ministry of Attorney General, Constitutional Law Branch in respect of Aboriginal law matters including the duty to consult.
Provide written and oral opinions in respect of legislation applicable to the Ministry of Transportation including the Public Service Works on Highways Act, the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and the Expropriations Act.
Brief Ministry officials.
Participate in committee and administrative duties as assigned.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.
Knowledge and Skills
You have demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal law, including the duty to consult, and have experience advising clients on related matters.
You have experience negotiating agreements with Indigenous communities.
You understand the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the government, and have the cultural competency/proficiency to work with Indigenous communities.
You have a working knowledge of environmental law, expropriations law and administrative law.
You have experience in contract drafting, procurements and transfer payments.
You have experience providing advice to statutory decision‑makers in respect of permits and approvals.
You are familiar with the Public Service Works on Highways Act, the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the Expropriations Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other legislation relevant to MTO.
You have proven judgement and ability to work under pressure to provide excellent solution‑oriented advice that fully considers clients’ policies, programs, objectives and interests.
Proven ability to handle multiple tasks while working under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated analytical and clear writing ability.
Ability to contribute and work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated computer skills.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code‑protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion.
Additional information
Address:
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 125 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check.
Compensation Group:
Association of Law Officers of the Crown.
Schedule:
6.
Category:
Legal Services.
Posted on:
Friday, March 20, 2026.
Note
About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position’s responsibilities. If a check is needed and you have lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you’ll need to provide an out‑of‑country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
For issues with submitting applications, or questions, please contact CSMD.HR.LegalCompeti@ontario.ca.
Reminder
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 17, 2026, 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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