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Ontario Land Tribunal
655 Bay Street, Suite 1500, Toronto, ON M5G 1E5
Tel: 416-212-6349 | 1-866-448-2248
Web Site: olt.gov.on.ca

Member Position Description

Overview

Members appointed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) act in accordance with OLT’s strategic framework, governance and accountability documents. Members are responsible for resolving disputes under applicable legislation, policies and rules, using a variety of dispute resolution methods.

Key Duties of a Member

Law and Procedure

A Member works under the general direction and mentorship of Chair or Vice-Chair(s), including Alternate Chair. A Member may be assigned to carry out her/his adjudicative responsibilities alone or, as part of a panel

As an adjudicator, a Member:

As a mediator, a Member:

A Member participates in training and stays current in the field by engaging in ongoing professional development and by keeping informed of leading case law from tribunals and courts in Ontario and elsewhere.

A Member works to advance consistency in OLT’s jurisprudence and approach to dispute resolution, and to reflect the principle of high-quality resolution of matters in accordance with jurisprudence, policies and rules, and to this end:

A Member conducts self-assessments of performance and participates in performance assessments to discuss her/his job description and performance pursuant to it, as well as training and/or other desired supports.

A Member works collaboratively and respectively with all OLT Members and staff to ensure delivery of efficient, effective and high-quality services to the people of the Province.

Integrity and Fair Practices

A Member:

General

In addition to case-related duties, a Member:

Qualifications of a Member

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