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Position/Title
Lawyer Member
Member (Part-Time)
Agency
Consent and Capacity Board
Advertisement Date
13-Feb-2026
Closing Date
02-Mar-2026
File Number
PAS-260008
Position Type
Part-Time
Remuneration
PER DIEM
Roles and Responsibilities

The Consent and Capacity Board (CCB) seeks candidates who are interested in being appointed as a part-time Lawyer Member.

The CCB is an independent adjudicative tribunal created under the Health Care Consent Act. The board receives its adjudicative authority from the Health Care Consent Act, the Mental Health Act, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Personal Health Information Protection Act, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, and the Mandatory Blood Testing Act. The CCB’s mandate is to adjudicate on matters of capacity, consent, civil committal, substitute decision-making and other issues affecting citizens of Ontario, the health care community and other government agencies. The CCB is responsible for holding hearings and making decisions in accordance with the legislation and relevant case law.

A Lawyer Member:

  • Respectfully conducts hearings in accordance with the governing statute and other applicable laws as well as within the policies, procedures and rules of practice developed by the Consent and Capacity Board.
  • Presides over hearings in a way which is fair, dignified, inclusive, professional, and respects the rules of natural justice.
  • Issues written Decisions and/or Endorsements and/or Reasons for Decision.
  • Participates fully in deliberations by finding the facts from the evidence, then applying the law to those facts.
  • Issues clear, well-written, soundly reasoned Decisions, Endorsements and Reasons for Decision, which are understandable and can be implemented by the parties.
  • Fulfills the roll of presiding member by chairing the hearing, maintaining firm control over the hearing and issuing timely Decision and/or Reasons for Decision.

To learn more about the CCB please go to www.ccboard.on.ca.

Government appointees deliver services and decisions in a professional, ethical and competent manner with a commitment to the principles and values of public service.

If appointed you will be subject to the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006 and Conflict of Interest rules. Information is available on the Office of the Integrity Commissioner’s website: http://www.oico.on.ca/home. You may also be subject to other statutes, regulations, rules or directives that currently exist or may be established which are applicable to agencies, boards or commissions.

The Consent and Capacity Board is an equal opportunity organization. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Qualifications

The Adjudicative Tribunals Accountability, Governance and Appointments Act, 2009 provides that all appointments shall be made through a competitive, merit-based process.

Lawyer Members are required to have the following abilities, skills and knowledge in order to carry out their responsibilities effectively:

Prior to the interview potential candidates will be required to complete sample Reasons for Decision, within the legislated timeframe (4 business days) and present the Reasons to the interview panel.

Indigenous candidates and those who have demonstrated experience in working with Indigenous individuals and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

In addition, pursuant to the French Language Services Act, the organization has a statutory obligation to ensure that French services are provided in a manner that is clearly visible, publicized, easily accessible and of equivalent quality to those offered in English. Every person that comes before the board has a right to communication in French and to receive available services in French. As such, the Consent and Capacity Board is actively seeking candidates who are able to conduct hearings, communicate as necessary and adjudicate in French. Bilingual (French and English) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful bilingual candidates may undergo an assessment to determine language proficiency and ability to deliver French Language Services.

The Board welcomes applications from all regions in Ontario and specifically encourages individuals from Barrie, Sudbury, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Kingston and Belleville to apply.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note

The Consent and Capacity Board is committed to building a membership that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, respectful and equitable organization.

We invite all interested candidates to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy page to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer workplace accommodation consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code as well as any accommodation that may be required across the recruitment process. If contacted for a recruitment opportunity and you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the interview process, please contact us at ccb@ontario.ca to make your needs known in advance.

Term
2 years
Appointment is by Order in Council for an initial period of up to two years and is subject to renewal for a maximum of 10 years in a given position, upon the recommendation of the Chair.
Time Commitment
Meet as required
Will be variable depending on caseload and member's availability. A minimum expectation is four days per month.
Expenses
Yes
Lawyer members are eligible to receive $918 per day. Appointees will receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses in accordance with the Management Board of Cabinet's Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.
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