Mark H. Mason

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Partner, Toronto

mark-mason@hicksmorley.com
Direct: 416.864.7280
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2002
  • Biography

Mark Mason is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. His practice includes arbitration advocacy, employment litigation, human rights proceedings and the entire spectrum of collective bargaining, including interest arbitrations and strike management. Mark advises a variety of employers in the public and private sectors and he brings a practical and solutions-focused approach to the legal services he provides.

Mark is recognized as one of Ontario’s leading counsel in the emergency services sector through his work with municipalities in managing their relationships with both firefighters and paramedics. He works extensively in this area and keeps his clients current on existing and emerging sector trends. Mark also chairs the firm’s Municipal industry practice group.

A portion of Mark’s practice also involves day-to-day human resources and workplace consulting. He works closely with various employer groups, speaks extensively at conferences and seminars and conducts client training workshops, all on a wide variety of issues facing management in both labour and employment law. He provides employers with the knowledge and tools they need to anticipate and manage their workplace issues.

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in Canada™ (2022–2024)
Labour and Employment Law

Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2018–2024)
Labour Relations (Consistently Recommended)

Memberships & Affiliations

Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers – Member

Canadian Bar Association – Member

Ontario Bar Association – Member (Civil Litigation  and Labour & Employment Law)

Whitby Minor Lacrosse Association – Vice-President of Rep Lacrosse (2014–2015), Director of Rep Lacrosse Primary Divisions (2015–2016)

Select Publications & Presentations

“Case Law Review” Understanding in Ontario Employment Law, HRPA: Peterborough and Thousand Islands Chapters (April 28, 2021)

“Bargaining Update” and “Urban Breakout Session” Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Labour Relations Seminar (January 19, 21, 2021)

“Pregnant Fire Fighters,” “Suburban/Rural Breakout Session,” “Urban Breakout Session,” and “Legal Update: Top 10 Legal Challenges of the Year” Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Labour Relations Seminar (January 29–30, 2020)

Education

Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B.

Queen’s University, B. Comms. (Hons.)