Pacific Blue Cross
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Pacific Blue Cross has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for 75 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. Together with our subsidiary BC Life, we provide health, dental, life, disability and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans. We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation, we also provide funding to community organizations with a focus on alleviating mental illness and chronic disease. We're interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who will take advantage of every opportunity to build a career with us. Pacific Blue Cross offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, fitness programs, and an onsite gym and cafeteria. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community. We are currently recruiting for a full time Director, Privacy and Legal Counsel to join the Executive team. This unique and challenging role will be located at our head office in Burnaby. Job Summary Under the executive direction of the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the Director, Privacy and Legal Counsel is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring PBC appropriately manages its privacy obligations. The role will enable PBC to make business decisions with a clear and well-informed understanding of privacy risks and impacts and will help support the oversight and management of other legal risks within the organization. Key Accountabilities Include: Privacy
Acts as Chief Privacy Officer for PBC and carries out the Privacy Function ensuring PBC has appropriate practices and controls in place with respect to the handling of personal information, and effectively and appropriately responding to privacy inquiries, information access requests, issues and potential breaches.
Liaises on behalf of PBC with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC, as well as any other applicable external stakeholders regarding privacy issues.
Leads the Privacy Function on management committees and the incident response team.
Conducts Privacy Impact Assessments in conjunction with other stakeholder business units, to help assess new or redesigned operational activities.
Facilitates appropriate education and training on privacy issues to internal business units.
Monitors and pro-actively provides advice on privacy trends and new or proposed regulatory requirements that may affect PBC’s operational activities.
Identifies areas to improve the maturity level, processes and operational efficiency of the Privacy Function and recommends and supports the implementation of new solutions.
Legal
Provides practical legal advice and guidance relating to privacy issues, as well as on a broad range of other topics relevant to the organization
Acts as a resource on enterprise projects and initiatives to support business units in achieving their objectives while managing legal and regulatory risks.
Relationship Building and Professional Development
Builds and maintains business relationships with all points of internal contact to engender trust, and promote the application of privacy organization wide. Pursues opportunities to build networks with external contacts in other organizations, government agencies and professional associations.
Maintains up to date knowledge on privacy governance and legislative trends, and continuing best practices in all areas of job operation through literature searches, attendance at conferences and workshops, continuing education initiatives and industry contacts.
Required Qualifications:
Law degree (J.D. or LLB) and membership in good standing with active practice status in the Law Society of British Columbia, or another law society in Canada with the ability to become called in British Columbia
Preferred Qualifications:
Recognized designation in privacy
Required Experience:
A minimum of eight years’ experience practicing law in a related area such as insurance, privacy or financial services
Preferred Experience:
Practical understanding of operational risks and mitigation strategies applicable to the insurance and/or financial institution industry
Experience working in an unionized environment
Required Competencies:
Strong leadership skills and the ability to project a positive demeanor in both internal and external interactions
Ability to establish and leverage effective working relationships across business units with individuals and groups at various levels
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively with little direction
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Strong legal skills and exhibits integrity and general business acumen
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Please apply via our lawyer legal job board website at: http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/ While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Pacific Blue Cross has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for 75 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. Together with our subsidiary BC Life, we provide health, dental, life, disability and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans. We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation, we also provide funding to community organizations with a focus on alleviating mental illness and chronic disease. We're interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who will take advantage of every opportunity to build a career with us. Pacific Blue Cross offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, fitness programs, and an onsite gym and cafeteria. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community. We are currently recruiting for a full time Director, Privacy and Legal Counsel to join the Executive team. This unique and challenging role will be located at our head office in Burnaby. Job Summary Under the executive direction of the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the Director, Privacy and Legal Counsel is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring PBC appropriately manages its privacy obligations. The role will enable PBC to make business decisions with a clear and well-informed understanding of privacy risks and impacts and will help support the oversight and management of other legal risks within the organization. Key Accountabilities Include: Privacy
Acts as Chief Privacy Officer for PBC and carries out the Privacy Function ensuring PBC has appropriate practices and controls in place with respect to the handling of personal information, and effectively and appropriately responding to privacy inquiries, information access requests, issues and potential breaches.
Liaises on behalf of PBC with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC, as well as any other applicable external stakeholders regarding privacy issues.
Leads the Privacy Function on management committees and the incident response team.
Conducts Privacy Impact Assessments in conjunction with other stakeholder business units, to help assess new or redesigned operational activities.
Facilitates appropriate education and training on privacy issues to internal business units.
Monitors and pro-actively provides advice on privacy trends and new or proposed regulatory requirements that may affect PBC’s operational activities.
Identifies areas to improve the maturity level, processes and operational efficiency of the Privacy Function and recommends and supports the implementation of new solutions.
Legal
Provides practical legal advice and guidance relating to privacy issues, as well as on a broad range of other topics relevant to the organization
Acts as a resource on enterprise projects and initiatives to support business units in achieving their objectives while managing legal and regulatory risks.
Relationship Building and Professional Development
Builds and maintains business relationships with all points of internal contact to engender trust, and promote the application of privacy organization wide. Pursues opportunities to build networks with external contacts in other organizations, government agencies and professional associations.
Maintains up to date knowledge on privacy governance and legislative trends, and continuing best practices in all areas of job operation through literature searches, attendance at conferences and workshops, continuing education initiatives and industry contacts.
Required Qualifications:
Law degree (J.D. or LLB) and membership in good standing with active practice status in the Law Society of British Columbia, or another law society in Canada with the ability to become called in British Columbia
Preferred Qualifications:
Recognized designation in privacy
Required Experience:
A minimum of eight years’ experience practicing law in a related area such as insurance, privacy or financial services
Preferred Experience:
Practical understanding of operational risks and mitigation strategies applicable to the insurance and/or financial institution industry
Experience working in an unionized environment
Required Competencies:
Strong leadership skills and the ability to project a positive demeanor in both internal and external interactions
Ability to establish and leverage effective working relationships across business units with individuals and groups at various levels
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively with little direction
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Strong legal skills and exhibits integrity and general business acumen
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Please apply via our lawyer legal job board website at: http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/ While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Metro Vancouver
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Position Title: Legal Counsel
Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than July 30, 2021, with the possibility of extension)
Department: Legal Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby
Our Legal Services Department is seeking a Legal Counsel who will join our team of five lawyers and two administrative staff. This position is a temporary contract up to 16 months for a parental leave coverage.
You are called to the Bar in British Columbia and have 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: local government, procurement/construction, environmental, regulatory, First Nations, or corporate/commercial.
The Legal Counsel reports to the Senior Legal Counsel and falls within our Professional / Technical 5B job family.
This role:
Provides drafting and negotiation advice on various contracts, including procurement documents, construction contracts, services and supply agreements, and other corporate /commercial agreements.
Provides legal advice and assistance for developing and drafting new bylaws and regulations, and periodically updating and amending existing bylaws.
Works to ensure Metro Vancouver satisfies its legislative obligations, reduces its exposure to risk and negative organizational impacts, and enters into commercial terms that optimize the corporation’s objectives.
Conducts research on a variety of relevant topics and stays current on changes in laws. Acts as a corporate resource and provides consistent and reliable advice on federal and provincial legislation applicable to solid waste, sewerage and drainage, water, and other regulatory services, including the Local Government Act, Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act, Greater Vancouver Water District Act, Community Charter, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, B.C. Human Rights Code, Residential Tenancy Act, Environmental Management Act.
Makes recommendations in consideration of all relevant information including facts, legal principles, relationships and the clients’ objectives. Advises clients of risks and provides options and alternatives that are clear and responsive to client departments’ needs.
Provides legal advice regarding environmental issues, including regulatory proceedings, contaminated sites, environmental risk exposure and management, emergency systems and emergency response, and environmental incident investigations.
Assists decision making by providing comprehensive risk assessment and liability advice. Reviews appropriate risk assessment and policies to address compliance with laws and regulations. Provides drafting advice for strategic plans, attends internal workshops in the early stages of a project to offer legal perspective.
Provides legal advice regarding dispute resolution and litigation in a variety of subject matters, including contracts, negligence, bylaw enforcement, residential tenancy, and others. In conjunction with external counsel, assists with drafting court documents and attends at regulatory hearings, mediations, and court proceedings on behalf of Metro Vancouver.
Performs other related duties as required.
To be successful, you have:
Bachelor of laws degree or equivalent degree. 5+ years of recent and relevant experience as a practicing lawyer.
Good standing as a practicing member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
Sound experience with local government, procurement/construction, environmental, regulatory, First Nations, or corporate/commercial law. In-house legal counsel experience, particularly in the local government context, is an asset.
Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively listen, persuade others, and resolve complex problems using a high degree of independent judgment; experience drafting and revising legal documents.
Demonstrated ability to:
o provide objective opinions and explain options and alternatives that are clear and responsive to clients’ issues and needs;
o interpret legislation and provide reliable and consistent advice. Experience with federal and provincial legislation applicable to local government, solid waste, sewerage and drainage, water, and other regulatory services, including the Local Government Act, Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Act, Greater Vancouver Water District Act, Community Charter, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Human Rights Code, Residential Tenancy Act, Environmental Management Act, is an asset;
o work under broad direction without formal guidelines or precedent and use significant independent judgment to provide advice to clients on issues of major consequence for the organization;
o meet challenging timelines and objectives and demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles;
o build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts under circumstances that may be highly politicized and sensitive;
o navigate disagreements, provide effective guidance and propose relevant and practical solutions in adversarial situations;
o identify areas of risk or opportunity and propose solutions to resolve issues in the best interests of the organization;
o understand and evaluate the long-term impact of decisions; and
o analyze and interpret complex issues where considerable variation in interpretation is possible.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Our Vision:
Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.
Please follow this link http://www.metrovancouver.org/about/careers/ to our Careers page where you can submit your application by March 30, 2020.
Position Title: Legal Counsel
Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than July 30, 2021, with the possibility of extension)
Department: Legal Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby
Our Legal Services Department is seeking a Legal Counsel who will join our team of five lawyers and two administrative staff. This position is a temporary contract up to 16 months for a parental leave coverage.
You are called to the Bar in British Columbia and have 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: local government, procurement/construction, environmental, regulatory, First Nations, or corporate/commercial.
The Legal Counsel reports to the Senior Legal Counsel and falls within our Professional / Technical 5B job family.
This role:
Provides drafting and negotiation advice on various contracts, including procurement documents, construction contracts, services and supply agreements, and other corporate /commercial agreements.
Provides legal advice and assistance for developing and drafting new bylaws and regulations, and periodically updating and amending existing bylaws.
Works to ensure Metro Vancouver satisfies its legislative obligations, reduces its exposure to risk and negative organizational impacts, and enters into commercial terms that optimize the corporation’s objectives.
Conducts research on a variety of relevant topics and stays current on changes in laws. Acts as a corporate resource and provides consistent and reliable advice on federal and provincial legislation applicable to solid waste, sewerage and drainage, water, and other regulatory services, including the Local Government Act, Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act, Greater Vancouver Water District Act, Community Charter, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, B.C. Human Rights Code, Residential Tenancy Act, Environmental Management Act.
Makes recommendations in consideration of all relevant information including facts, legal principles, relationships and the clients’ objectives. Advises clients of risks and provides options and alternatives that are clear and responsive to client departments’ needs.
Provides legal advice regarding environmental issues, including regulatory proceedings, contaminated sites, environmental risk exposure and management, emergency systems and emergency response, and environmental incident investigations.
Assists decision making by providing comprehensive risk assessment and liability advice. Reviews appropriate risk assessment and policies to address compliance with laws and regulations. Provides drafting advice for strategic plans, attends internal workshops in the early stages of a project to offer legal perspective.
Provides legal advice regarding dispute resolution and litigation in a variety of subject matters, including contracts, negligence, bylaw enforcement, residential tenancy, and others. In conjunction with external counsel, assists with drafting court documents and attends at regulatory hearings, mediations, and court proceedings on behalf of Metro Vancouver.
Performs other related duties as required.
To be successful, you have:
Bachelor of laws degree or equivalent degree. 5+ years of recent and relevant experience as a practicing lawyer.
Good standing as a practicing member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
Sound experience with local government, procurement/construction, environmental, regulatory, First Nations, or corporate/commercial law. In-house legal counsel experience, particularly in the local government context, is an asset.
Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively listen, persuade others, and resolve complex problems using a high degree of independent judgment; experience drafting and revising legal documents.
Demonstrated ability to:
o provide objective opinions and explain options and alternatives that are clear and responsive to clients’ issues and needs;
o interpret legislation and provide reliable and consistent advice. Experience with federal and provincial legislation applicable to local government, solid waste, sewerage and drainage, water, and other regulatory services, including the Local Government Act, Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Act, Greater Vancouver Water District Act, Community Charter, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Human Rights Code, Residential Tenancy Act, Environmental Management Act, is an asset;
o work under broad direction without formal guidelines or precedent and use significant independent judgment to provide advice to clients on issues of major consequence for the organization;
o meet challenging timelines and objectives and demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles;
o build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts under circumstances that may be highly politicized and sensitive;
o navigate disagreements, provide effective guidance and propose relevant and practical solutions in adversarial situations;
o identify areas of risk or opportunity and propose solutions to resolve issues in the best interests of the organization;
o understand and evaluate the long-term impact of decisions; and
o analyze and interpret complex issues where considerable variation in interpretation is possible.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Our Vision:
Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.
Please follow this link http://www.metrovancouver.org/about/careers/ to our Careers page where you can submit your application by March 30, 2020.
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative Professional Excluded Staff
Pay range:
# of openings:
1
Position Grade:
Biweekly Hours:
72
Reporting to the General Counsel, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal and strategic advice to the university administration and for providing support to the General Counsel. The Office of the General Counsel has conductover, and is accountable for, all legal matters arising at the University and for protecting the University's legal interests. Legal Counsel will apply sound judgement and legal analysis to provide constructive advice and problem solving to manage legal risk. Legal Counsel with work directly with academic and administrative units undertaking primarily solicitor's work, with a focus on contract negotiation, preparation and/or review, and providing legal advice informed by a wide range of practice areas including: intellectual property, general corporate/commercial and liability, labour and employment, human rights, privacy as well as governance and advice on university policies. Legal Counsel will provide coverage in the General Counsel's absence.
Qualifications:
LLB. Degree. and professional designation as a lawyer eligible to practice in BC (e.g., a member in good standing in The Law Society of British Columbia or eligible for membership) with eight years of related legal experience divided between private practice, post-secondary sector, industry and/or government, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia.
Excellent knowledge of the laws of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein with specific emphasis on the BC University Act, the BC Financial Administration Act, the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, corporate, commercial, and contract law, and international/national patent and copyright laws.
Ability to manage a large, complex, and diverse legal caseload.
Excellent, oral, written, and interpersonal skills, exhibiting a high level of tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent knowledge of the University's research-related policies and processes.
Ability to negotiate contractual issues with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage highly confidential matters where the improper release of information would be injurious or detrimental to the University.
Ability to exercise diplomacy in the process of successfully concluding multi-party agreements that are in compliance with University policies.
Ability to uphold exemplary standards of the ethical and professional conduct.
Ability to make sound decisions and respond appropriately in all situations within the given time constraints.
Ability to accurately determine effective solutions to complex problems.
Ability to multi-task and determine priorities in a demanding work environment;
Ability to work collaboratively with numerous stakeholders (e.g. executives, faculty, staff, researchers, and industry and government research sponsors).
Job Description: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING CONTACTS: The Counsel Network Warren Smith, Managing Partner, 604-673-1711 wsmith@thecounselnetwork.com Chaaya Jugdeb, Senior Recruitment Associate, 403-444-1767 cjugdeb@thecounselnetwork.com
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative Professional Excluded Staff
Pay range:
# of openings:
1
Position Grade:
Biweekly Hours:
72
Reporting to the General Counsel, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal and strategic advice to the university administration and for providing support to the General Counsel. The Office of the General Counsel has conductover, and is accountable for, all legal matters arising at the University and for protecting the University's legal interests. Legal Counsel will apply sound judgement and legal analysis to provide constructive advice and problem solving to manage legal risk. Legal Counsel with work directly with academic and administrative units undertaking primarily solicitor's work, with a focus on contract negotiation, preparation and/or review, and providing legal advice informed by a wide range of practice areas including: intellectual property, general corporate/commercial and liability, labour and employment, human rights, privacy as well as governance and advice on university policies. Legal Counsel will provide coverage in the General Counsel's absence.
Qualifications:
LLB. Degree. and professional designation as a lawyer eligible to practice in BC (e.g., a member in good standing in The Law Society of British Columbia or eligible for membership) with eight years of related legal experience divided between private practice, post-secondary sector, industry and/or government, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia.
Excellent knowledge of the laws of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein with specific emphasis on the BC University Act, the BC Financial Administration Act, the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, corporate, commercial, and contract law, and international/national patent and copyright laws.
Ability to manage a large, complex, and diverse legal caseload.
Excellent, oral, written, and interpersonal skills, exhibiting a high level of tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent knowledge of the University's research-related policies and processes.
Ability to negotiate contractual issues with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage highly confidential matters where the improper release of information would be injurious or detrimental to the University.
Ability to exercise diplomacy in the process of successfully concluding multi-party agreements that are in compliance with University policies.
Ability to uphold exemplary standards of the ethical and professional conduct.
Ability to make sound decisions and respond appropriately in all situations within the given time constraints.
Ability to accurately determine effective solutions to complex problems.
Ability to multi-task and determine priorities in a demanding work environment;
Ability to work collaboratively with numerous stakeholders (e.g. executives, faculty, staff, researchers, and industry and government research sponsors).
Job Description: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING CONTACTS: The Counsel Network Warren Smith, Managing Partner, 604-673-1711 wsmith@thecounselnetwork.com Chaaya Jugdeb, Senior Recruitment Associate, 403-444-1767 cjugdeb@thecounselnetwork.com
