Job Posting: Lawyer
Contract type: Full-time
Start date: February 2025
Location:Toronto or Greater Toronto Area (this is a remote position with some in-person requirements in the City of Toronto)
Closing date: January 13, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Hours of work: Flexible. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Benefits: A generous benefits package will be made available following the end of the three-month probationary period, which includes health and dental benefits, AD&D, long-term disability and life insurance. Group and individual professional development opportunities are also provided to staff.
Paid time off: Four weeks (20 days) of paid vacation and 10 paid sick days per year. CCHR also typically closes between Christmas and New Year’s Day, providing additional paid days off.
About CCHR
CCHR is one of Canada’s oldest charities working to advance the right to adequate housing. Founded in 1987, CCHR has worked tirelessly for over 37 years at the intersection of human rights and housing and is one of Canada’s leading NGOs working in the area of social and economic rights. CCHR works to advance the right to adequate housing by:
Working at CCHR
CCHR is a collaborative and cross-functional team of about 30 motivated professionals working across Canada, linked by our commitment to advancing the right to housing. Over the past three years the organization has grown fivefold, expanded our work nationally, and developed innovative ways to engage communities, individuals and organizations to support rights-based housing solutions. CCHR launched our 2024-27 Strategic Plan in October, with a goal of tackling Canada’s housing affordability crisis through initiatives that promote affordability, equality and security of tenure across the country. CCHR’s five functional teams (Services; Education; Policy and Law Reform; Research; Communications) work collaboratively in service of advancing our mission.
CCHR’s head office is located at the Centre for Social Innovation (Spadina location), an exciting, shared workspace that houses 250 non-profits and social innovators in downtown Toronto. It is accessible by transit and offers substantial opportunities to network with like-minded people and participate in a mission-driven, innovative community through various events both in person and virtually. CCHR’s team works primarily remotely, and our office offers several workstations which are available to staff who would like to work from the office on a part-time or occasional basis or who are visiting Toronto from their home region.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and committed lawyer with strong skills in client service and case management, and expertise in Ontario housing law. You will be part of a cross-functional team with an ambitious goal of advancing the right to housing for all. In this role, your ability to juggle multiple responsibilities under tight timelines is essential. If you are a self-starter with demonstrated experience representing clients and a passion for housing law, this could be the right role for you.
Reporting to the Director of Client Services, the successful candidate will carry a caseload of clients and assist them in resolving disputes related to their tenancy including evictions, maintenance issues, above-guideline increases and other tenant applications. The role requires significant knowledge of Ontario housing law, cross-team collaboration, a strong customer service orientation and exceptional communications and time management skills.
As Lawyer, your responsibilities will include:
Qualifications
Skills and attributes
We recognize and value the unique perspective that people with lived experience of poverty and/or precarious housing bring in addition to the skills and qualifications listed above
To apply for this job:
Applications should include a resume and cover letter in one PDF document submitted by email to with the subject line: Application – Lawyer
At CCHR, we believe that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply.
We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We will provide accommodation during the hiring process upon request and information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please.
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