The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) is a leader in health care regulation. As the governing body for more than 10,700 dentists in Ontario, our mission is to act in the public interest by putting patients first. We are committed to transparency, accessibility, openness and fairness in all our work.

Bring your excellent legal expertise and organizational skills to our team as a Decision Writer in the College’s Professional Conduct and Regulatory Affairs (PCRA) department.

The College’s PCRA department responds to inquiries from the public about dental concerns, investigates the conduct of dentists, provides support to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee and Discipline Committee in their decision-making roles, and enforces committee decisions.

As a Decision Writer, you will be responsible for supporting the College’s ICR Committee in its review and disposition of complaints and reports made against dentists. You will ensure that written reasons for Committee decisions are accurate, clear and cogent, and stand up to review by the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB).

We are recruiting for a 12-month contract position that reports to the PCRA department’s Senior Counsel. You will work remotely until further notice, but may also be required to work onsite at our Toronto office from time to time.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• Support panels of the ICR Committee in meeting their statutory obligations
• Review and analyze records of investigation for completeness for consideration by the ICR Committee
• Inform panels of the ICR Committee about College policies, protocols, guidelines, positions and relevant legislation
• Draft correspondence and documents at the direction of the ICR Committee, e.g. undertaking/agreements, requests for expert opinions, requests for further information, allegations and particulars of professional misconduct
• Write the decisions and reasons of the ICR Committee at the direction of the Committee
• Represent the College at the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB)
• Draft content/summaries for publication on the College’s website
• Assist in orientation and training for ICR Committee
• Engage in project work and with working groups as needed
   

What skills and background do I need?

 The Decision Writer requires:

• Completion of university degree in law (LL.B, J.D. LLM or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), related legislation, and administrative tribunal procedures
• Superior writing skills and the ability to summarize large volumes of information clearly, effectively and in plain-language
• Superior computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a dynamic team environment
• Knowledge of dental terminology an asset
   

How do I apply?

Submit a cover letter, telling us why you are interested in this position and how your skills meet our needs. Your letter and a resume must be emailed to careers@rcdso.org by May 25, 2021 at 5pm.

https://www.rcdso.org/en-ca/about/careers/decision-writer-contract