Partner, Toronto
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 number of employers predominantly in the public sector and he brings a practical and solution-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.
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.
Practice Areas
Industries
Healthcare Long-Term Care and Home Care Manufacturing Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Social Services
Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers in Canada™ (2022–2025)
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 Junior “A” Warriors Lacrosse Club – Assistant General Manager (since 2022) and Director
Select Publications & Presentations
“2024 Labour Relations Update” Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association: Annual General Meeting (June 27, 2024)
“Bargaining Update” Emergency Services Steering Committee: Virtual Meeting (June 25, 2024)
“Enhancing Your Negotiation Strategy & Bargaining Update” Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association: Webinar (June 21, 2024)
“EMS Bargaining Landscape – What is Happening and Where Are We Headed” Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs: Spring Education Symposium (May 9, 2024)
“Bargaining: Part II” and “Legal Update” Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs: Labour Relations Seminar (January 23–25, 2024)
“Labour Disruption Contingency Planning: The City of Mississauga Experience” Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association: HR Navigator Line (December 4, 2023)
“EMS Bargaining Landscape – What is Happening and Where Are We Headed” Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs: Spring Education Symposium (May 4, 2023)
“EMS Bargaining Landscape – What is Happening and Where Are We Headed” and “Case Law Update – A Quick Review of Recent Issues” Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs: 2022 Spring Education and Labour Relations Symposium (May 5, 2022)
“Legal Update – Latest Developments” Human Resources Professionals Association: Peterborough Chapter Case Law Update (April 20, 2022)
“Update on Bargaining Trends” Emergency Services Steering Committee: Policy Forum (November 14, 2021)
“Case Law Review” Understanding in Ontario Employment Law, Human Resources Professionals Association: 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)
“Update on Bargaining Trends” Emergency Services Steering Committee: Policy Forum (February 13, 2020)
“Legal Update: Top 10 Legal Challenges of the Year,” “Urban Breakout Session,” “Suburban/Rural Breakout Session” and “Pregnant Fire Fighters” 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.)
