Toronto On Human rights advocacy Jobs – 115 Openings This Week

INDIGENOUS OPPOURTUNITY* Staff Lawyer
Aboriginal Legal Services —Toronto, ON
- $104,398–$112,533 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Research
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Peer Support Worker
Services and Housing In the Province —Mississauga, ON
- $58,271.73–$71,889.65 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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5d
Occupational Therapist Trauma & Neurosurgery
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $46.01–$57.51 an hour
- Temporary
- BLS Certification
- Research
- Master's degree
2d
Occupational Therapist B5 Orthopaedics PHC
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $46.01–$57.51 an hour
- Temporary
- BLS Certification
- Research
- Master's degree
3d
Employment & Labour Associate
Robert Half —Toronto, ON
- $180,000–$240,000 a year
- Research
- Business development
- Analysis skills
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Physiotherapist Physiotherapy
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $46.01–$57.51 an hour
- BLS Certification
- Research
- Master's degree
Social Worker (Part-Time)
Safehaven —Toronto, ON
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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RPN Withdrawal Management Services Sherbourne
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $35.60–$39.02 an hour
- Temporary
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
- Research
- Vision care
Manager Corporate Communications Research
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $57.14–$71.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Team management
- Travel
- Mentoring
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Case Manager
Blue Door —Vaughan, ON
- $25.72 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Bachelor's
- Case management
- Mileage reimbursement
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9d
Registered Nurse Operating Room
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $41.15–$58.98 an hour
- Temporary
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
- English
1d
Registered Practical Nurse Withdrawal Management Dundas
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $35.60–$39.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
- Research
- Vision care
3d
Case Manager- Alternative Level of Care
Family Service Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $60,745–$74,819 a year
- Temporary
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Databases
- Supervising experience
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1d
Outreach Worker HART Hub
Regent Park Community Health Centre —Toronto, ON
- $28.02–$33.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Dental care
12d
Manager, International Advocacy
Canadian Unicef Committee —Toronto, ON
- $70,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- No university degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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3d
Caseworker- Evergreen
Nisa Foundation —Mississauga, ON
- $22–$23 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
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Shelter Support Worker ( Evening )- DAV1374
YWCA Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $33.78 an hour
- Temporary
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
1d
Community Outreach Worker
Labour Community Services of Peel -Brampton —Brampton, ON
- $24 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Flexible schedule
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13d
Follow Up Worker (Contract)
Covenant House Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $57,266–$58,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Case management
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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10d
GENERAL MANAGER CHILDRENS SERVICES
City of Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $227,138–$306,774 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Budgeting
- Training & development
5d

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INDIGENOUS OPPOURTUNITY* Staff Lawyer

Aboriginal Legal Services -
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$104,398–$112,533 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Community engagement
Management
Law
Case file maintenance
Experience working with Indigenous peoples
Client communication
Filing
Research
Litigation
Bachelor's
Legal drafting
Volunteer coordination
Legal role experience
Legal practice experience

Full job description

Organizational Overview:

Aboriginal Legal Services, established February 21, 1990, is a recognized leader in developing Indigenous-led justice programming and test-case litigation.

Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS) strengthens the capacity of the Aboriginal community and its citizens to deal with justice issues and provide Aboriginal-controlled and culturally based justice alternatives.

Our dedicated staff is our most valued resource. Compassionate care, teamwork, professionalism, communication, and respect are the values that set ALS apart. This is a unionized position.

Principles and Beliefs:

Indigenous People require equitable treatment in the justice system, access to the legal and related resources within the justice system, as well as an understanding of the system and their options.

The support required includes advocacy in all areas of the law as well as alternatives which can break the cycles of recidivism and dependency which is all too prevalent.

These alternatives are more effective when they are community controlled and are based on the traditional cultural norms and values of the Indigenous community.

Job purpose:

ALS is looking for a permanent Staff Lawyer to begin as soon as possible. We are seeking a lawyer with at least 4 years of legal experience. This is a unionized position. This position is funded by Legal Aid Ontario. The salary range for this position is $104,398- $112,533 in accordance with year of call and the Collective Agreement. The funding for this position can compensate up to a 7 year of call maximum.

ALS Staff Lawyers carry out casework independently; conducts legal research; and assists legal director and senior staff lawyer in legal supervision and coordination of community legal workers, students and participates in volunteer coordination. They provide summary legal advice, assist in clinic administration, and represent the clinic in the community through written work, litigation, board appearances, case management and team contributions to test case litigation and Inquest work, as well as public speaking and engaging in community outreach.

Duties and responsibilities:

●To review the full job description of an ALS Staff lawyer please contact the HR department,

●Lawyers applying for this position should have familiarity with diverse areas of law or demonstrate similar experience and willingness to learn areas of law, including but not limited to:

oLandlord and Tenant, Social Assistance, Inquest representation, Criminal law, Child Protection; Police Complaints, Human Rights, Victim Advocacy, criminal and civil appeals and processes, awareness of changes to relevant law, policies or administrative practices,

Other duties include:

●Providing summary advice and intake for members of the public or clients;

●Client Representation before boards, courts or in other administrative processes;

●Inquest representation

●File carriage and management, including

o organizing facts and prepare case plan, write and obtain documents and material required;

o Prepare argument, including oral and written submissions,

o Identify witnesses and evidence,

o Prepare client and witnesses for trial,

o Examine and cross-examine witnesses and expert witnesses,

o Oral advocacy at hearing,

● Supervision of other licensees, Community Legal Workers, students and volunteers

● Administration

● Outreach and Education

● Community Development and Organizing

●Law Reform or Advocacy

● Other duties and tasks as directed by the Legal Advocacy Director

Qualifications:

●LL.B. or J.D., called to the bar in Ontario. Relevant experience in law specifically related to clinic services is preferred. Knowledge/experience with urban Indigenous legal/cultural issues is preferred.

●Minimum: four years of legal experience.

●Knowledge and experience with Indigenous cultural and legal issues is preferred.

●Experiences serving or working with Indigenous clients, communities is also an asset that will be considered when selecting candidates for interviews.

To apply:

Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous and meet the requirements of the job posting will be given first consideration in the hiring process To apply to this job posting please submit your cover letter and resume with “Staff Lawyer” in the subject line to [email protected] by 4pm on September 18, 2026.

Aboriginal Legal Services is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request. To request accommodation, please email [email protected].

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $104,398.00-$112,533.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M5B 1M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Aboriginal Legal Services is a non-profit organization that provides services to the Indigenous Community in Ontario. We prioritize Indigenous candidate in our hiring process. Do you self-identify as Indigenous?

Experience:

Legal work: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

LSO Certificate of Standing (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5B 1M4

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