Contract type: Full-time

Start date: February 2026

Location: York Region or Greater Toronto Area

(this is a remote position with some in person requirements in the Region of York)

Closing date: January 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Hours of work: Flexible

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

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.  

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: 
 
• Serving clients to help them stay housed: CCHR provides free services to tenants 
facing eviction and human rights violations in their housing, and we are experts in 
these fields. Each year we provide services to over a thousand tenants, and we are 
highly effective in ensuring that some of the most vulnerable Ontario renters remain in 
their homes. 
• Providing education and training about housing rights: CCHR provides public 
education and training on housing rights and human rights in housing to diverse 
groups across Ontario, reaching approximately 4,000 people annually. We work with 
community partners to train individuals and communities about their housing rights and 
how to assert them, and we engage with landlords to educate them about their 
obligations as housing providers. 
• Advancing rights-based housing solutions: CCHR advances rights-based housing 
solutions through research, policy development, advocacy and law reform. Notable 
achievements include setting a legal precedent preventing landlords from 
discriminating against renters who receive social assistance, launching a constitutional 
challenge against the federal government for failing to take action against 
homelessness, and coordinating the Right to Housing Toronto Network (R2HTO). 
 
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 recently launched our 2025-28 Strategic Plan, 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:
• Providing legal advice and brief services to tenants about their rights and 
responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act, and related legislation
• Representing tenants before the Landlord and Tenant Board of Ontario at eviction 
hearings, at hearings related to tenant applications and providing summary advice to 
tenants.
• Engaging in mediation and negotiation (both orally and in writing) with housing 
providers or their representatives on behalf of clients.
• Representing tenants at Divisional Court and other courts and tribunals on matters 
related to their tenancies.
• Keeping accurate, up-to-date case notes, including demographic data, and entering 
data into relevant data and client management systems.
• Engaging in community outreach, building and maintaining relationships with 
community partners including but not limited to other service providers, housing 
providers, and non-profit organizations.
• Supporting the development of public education materials and programming to 
educate individuals and communities about their housing rights and the right to 
housing.
• Facilitating workshops and conducting presentations and information sessions about 
housing rights from time to time. 
• Meeting clients and stakeholders in person, throughout York Region, as needed. 
• Supervising, coaching, and providing direction to students, interns and volunteers as 
needed.
• Performing other duties as required to support the organization, Executive Director 
and Board of Directors. 
Qualifications
• Lawyer called to the Bar of Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of 
Ontario.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience providing legal services related to housing to low income clients in Ontario.
• Experience representing clients before the Landlord and Tenant Board of Ontario.
• Strong understanding of the housing and social sectors in Toronto and Ontario, 
housing law and the barriers facing equity-seeking groups in housing.
• Ability to travel throughout York Region to in person client engagements. Access to a 
vehicle and a valid driver’s license is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, facilitate resolutions and mediate conflict.
• Ability to keep accurate, up-to-date records, enter data into a data management 
system and manage multiple timelines.
• Strong time management and file management skills, including sound knowledge of 
work planning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with 
legal case management software such as Practice Panther.
• Ability to serve clients in languages other than English is an asset.
Skills and attributes
• Outstanding organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to multi-task, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adapt quickly to change. 
• Ability to work accurately under pressure with attention to detail and deadlines, and 
with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and 
multiple and sometimes shifting priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, political acumen, diplomacy, discretion, tact and good 
judgement.
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.
 

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 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. 
Artificial intelligence is not used in CCHR’s hiring process.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 
No telephone enquiries please.