Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Scarborough Office, Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Scarborough Office

Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser

Record #: MET1532

Last Modified: 12 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 22 Jan 2024

Description (Service)

Advocacy, advice, education and representation:

summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
information on policies and procedures of WSIB and WSIAT
if you have been the victim of an occupational health and safety reprisal the OWA will give you advice and representation through stages of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
referrals to other organizations

Arm's length agency of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development reporting directly to the minister

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Walk-in inquiries Tue-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	East York ; North York ; Scarborough
Boundaries	Includes Scarborough, east half of North York, east section of East York
Eligibility	Non-unionized workers injured at work and their survivors; non-unionized workers who have been threatened or punished for following health and safety laws Residency Requirements: Includes Scarborough, east half of North York, east section of East York
Application	Contact for information
Languages	English, French
Fees	None

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	305 Milner Ave Suite 918 Toronto, ON Canada M1B 3V4
Intersection	Markham Rd and Sheppard Ave E
Mailing Address	305 Milner Ave Suite 918 Toronto, ON Canada M1B 3V4
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible building -- call for details

Office Phone	416-325-9846 ; Health and safety reprisal issues: 416-212-5335 ; Health and safety reprisal issues: 1-855-659-7744, Toll Free ; Workplace insurance issues: 1-800-435-8980, Toll Free
Toll Free Phone	1-800-268-4343
TTY Phone	1-866-445-3092
Fax	416-325-9855
E-Mail	owaweb@ontario.ca
Website	www.owa.gov.on.ca/en/welcome/