At Karis Disability Services what you do matters. Since 1965, our team has come alongside people with developmental disabilities, and their families, to celebrate each person’s unique gifts as we promote communities where everybody belongs. Driven by our values which are firmly rooted in the Christian faith, together we serve more than 2,000 people each year across Ontario and Saskatchewan, supporting them wholistically - body, mind, soul and spirit. Believing each person is made in the image of God, we welcome everybody to find the personalized supports they need to thrive. Beyond Canada, our global work impacts over 300,000 people across 60 communities in six countries. Learn more about Karis Disability Services at www.karis.org.

Are you passionate about labour relations and ready to make a meaningful impact?

Join our dynamic legal team as a Paralegal – Labour Relations, where your expertise will help shape collective bargaining strategies, support dispute resolution, and ensure compliance with evolving labour laws. If you're detail-driven, collaborative, and eager to grow in a fast-paced legal environment—this is your opportunity to thrive.

Part-Time, Temporary (6 months)

Paralegal – Labour Relations

24 hours/week (flexibility required)

Waterloo, Ontario

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal – Labour Relations to join our legal team. This role is essential in supporting Legal Counsel with collective bargaining, legal research, document preparation, and dispute resolution processes. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining compliance with legal standards and collective agreements while facilitating effective communication across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Bargaining Preparation

• Conduct internal and external research to support bargaining efforts.
• Collaborate with departments to gather and verify negotiation data.
• Maintain organized records and databases of bargaining information.

Collective Agreement Review & Document Preparation

• Review collective agreements and draft amendments.
• Support negotiations by preparing draft proposals.
• Ensure accurate documentation and stakeholder alignment.

Mediation, Arbitration & Labour Relations Board Proceedings

• Assist in preparing case files and legal documents.

• Provide legal research to inform responses to specific grievance and arbitration files.

• Coordinate logistics for hearings and proceedings.

Requirements:

Education & Licensing

• College Diploma in Paralegal Studies.
• Licensed Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of paralegal experience in employment or labour relations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and active listening skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and work ethic.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Time management and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution and labour relations preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

• Live out our shared values, help others, and find purpose in your work every day.

• Receive competitive wages.

• Find support through an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and 2 weeks of vacation.

• Grow your leadership with mentorship, training, career development, and tuition reimbursement.

• Collaboration and Teamwork—Working together on a team, we tackle challenges, share insights, and support one another in fostering a thriving workplace culture.

• Make a significant impact in the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and the sector, by joining Canada’s largest Developmental Disabilities service provider.

Application Deadline: 9:00 pm on September 15****th 2025

Apply with a cover letter and résumé by 9:00 am on September 15****th 2025 to the attention of Legal Counsel via the Apply Now feature.

Start Date: Early October 2025

Hourly Range: $29.48 - $33.30

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities, consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.