Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Niagara District Office

Office of the Worker Advisor

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Description
An independent agency of the Ministry of Labour. It is NOT a part of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) or the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

The office:
  • Provides free and confidential services (advice, education, representation) in workplace insurance matters (formerly called workers' compensation)
  • Provides free and confidential services (advice, education, representation) on occupational health and safety reprisal issues
  • Provides workplace insurance services to non-unionized workers and their survivors.Occupational health and safety reprisal services are provided to non-unionized workers
  • represents workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), the Workplace Safety and Insurance Tribunal (WSIAT) and the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB). Alternative dispute resolution is used to resolve cases when possible. The OWA also provides self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate.
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
Call for information
Documents Required
Call for information
Toll Free
1-800-414-4512
Office
905-704-3945
Fax
905-704-3019
Web Site
https://www.owa.gov.on.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Garden City Tower, 301 St Paul St
9th Fl
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7R4
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
April 30, 2025
Last Verified On
April 30, 2025
Address
Garden City Tower, 301 St Paul St, 9th Fl
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7R4
Cross street: St Paul St and Carlisle St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Niagara Region