Employment Standards Officer - Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

What can I expect to do in this role?

• 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

• you will be expected to travel throughout a designated service area to attend workplaces or meet with claimants

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class “G” driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof of a valid driver's license at time of hire.
• For bilingual positions, you must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before an offer of hire is made.
• This position requires enhanced-level screening check under the OPS Employment Screening Checks Policy which includes a criminal record check, driver records check (at time of hire).

Communication skills:

• you have oral and written proficiency in English
• you have written proficiency in English including demonstrated written skills to write decisions, take notes and prepare correspondence
• you have oral communication skills to act as a public speaker, appear as a witness at hearings/court and to interact with stakeholders
• 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 can exercise emotional control and have the ability to tactfully and professionally deal with conflict and emotionally charged 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 knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act and other relevant legislation
• you have experience using analytical, investigative and research skills
• you have reasoning, evaluative, and decision-making skills to make timely interpretations and determinations

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***

• 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 directly at

• For all enquiries, please email us at EmploymentstandardsatMLITSD@ontario.ca
• Interviews may be held in person and via use of technology (Skype, Zoom, Teams, etc.)

Additional Information:

• This ad is also available in French.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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