Steven Dickson

Since completing the Business Administration – Human Resources program in 1998, Steven Dickson’s attention to detail and commitment to continued learning have led to successful positions in multiple municipal governments including the City of Hamilton and the City of Mississauga. Dickson’s current position as senior legal counsel for the City of Mississauga requires him to provide timely and effective legal advice and representation to ensure compliance with all legal requirements. As well, he is responsible for legal services providing and contributing to the effectiveness of programs and services throughout the city. Prior to this, he served in a similar role with the City of Hamilton as solicitor and assistant corporate counsel. Before joining the municipal government sector, he gained experience as a part-time instructor at Wilfrid Laurier University; as an associate lawyer with the Simpson Wigle LLP law firm and by providing community legal aid. Dickson is driven to expand and further his education, earning a bachelor of commerce degree from Ryerson University, a bachelor of laws degree from the University of Windsor, a master’s degree in Business Administration from California Southern University and a master of public administration degree at University of Victoria. He is currently completing a master’s degree of laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. Dickson is also a member of various associations including the Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association, Canadian Corporate Counsel Association and the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. He serves his community volunteering with local soup kitchens and food banks, and is a member of the Legal Fundraising Board for the United Way and volunteers as a soccer coach with the Saltfleet Go-Ahead Soccer Club.