Associate, Toronto
Direct: 416.864.7504
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2026
Biography
Joseph Olij is a labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He provides advice and representation to employers in the public and private sectors on a range of labour, employment and human rights matters.
Joseph joined Hicks Morley as an articling student after completing his Juris Doctor at Western University. While in law school, he worked as a case manager with the Western Business Law Clinic, gaining practical experience supporting clients with business-related legal matters.
Before attending law school, Joseph earned an Honours Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University. His combined legal and business education provides him with a practical perspective on the organizational and operational considerations that can arise in workplace matters.
Outside of work, Joseph can be found staying active, whether in the gym or on a soccer field. He is also an avid Toronto sports fan.
Practice Areas
Employment Law Human Rights Labour Relations Litigation Litigation - Injunctions Litigation - Wrongful & Unjust Dismissals Occupational Health Workplace Safety & Insurance
Industries
Construction Education Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal) Healthcare Municipalities & Municipal Agencies School Boards Universities
Memberships & Affiliations
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law)
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Education
Western University, J.D.
Ivey Business School at Western University, HBA
