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Job Summary Hamilton Duncan, located in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, offers a commitment to excellence in law, a diverse practice representing clients in a wide range of interesting and challenging matters, the opportunity to develop one’s career and the flexibility to have a life outside of work. We are a full-service firm, and we boast a strong track record of assisting our clients to achieve their goals and objectives by providing experienced, innovative, and superior legal services. We look for people who share our goals for personal and professional fulfillment and who value a firm culture and management style that fosters respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative, and creativity. We recognize the importance of having a work-life balance. We currently have a full-time opportunity available for a Paralegal in our Insurance Defence department. RESPONSIBILITIES Review file intake materials Summarize clinical records Initial drafting of standard pleadings, motions and affidavits Review all incoming correspondence and draft responses Direct LAAs in the performance of non-billable work Meet with lawyers on a regular basis to discuss strategy and receive instructions Maintain file organization Maintain bring forward system and court diary Handle associated administrative tasks QUALIFICATIONS Paralegal certificate from an accredited program Minimum 1 year paralegal experience in insurance defence and/or personal injury Must have an ICBC billing number Excellent word processing skills (MS Word) Proactive work style Ability to work independently and as part of a team Attention to detail Superior analytical and organizational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed and selected for interviews will be contacted.  

Hamilton Duncan, located in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, offers a commitment to excellence in law, a diverse practice representing clients in a wide range of interesting and challenging matters, the opportunity to develop one’s career and the flexibility to have a life outside of work. We are a full-service firm, and we boast a strong track record of assisting our clients to achieve their goals and objectives by providing experienced, innovative, and superior legal services. We look for people who share our goals for personal and professional fulfillment and who value a firm culture and management style that fosters respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative, and creativity. Our growing team of lawyers is looking for a Senior Solicitor to join our busy practice. QUALIFICATIONS Law degree combined with minimum 4 years of experience as a Solicitor in the areas of wills and estates, estate and succession planning 4-10 year call Member of the BC bar (or the bar of another Canadian jurisdiction) in good standing Commitment to putting in the effort necessary to succeed Proactive and organized work style Ability to influence others when explaining/presenting complex ideas Willingness to work collaboratively as a part of a dedicated team Ability to establish clear direction to others, and comfortable with task delegation Strong business acumen with verbal, negotiation, interpersonal and drafting skills Excellent client service and communication skills We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed and selected for interviews will be contacted. Please email your cover letter and resume to Nikki at nkf@hdas.com.

Posting Status Open   Closing Date 9/13/2017   Job Status Full Time Regular   Position Overview Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, Corporate Secretary and Senior Counsel, this position is responsible for understanding and assessing corporate compliance and risk and ensuring FortisBC is in compliance with various internal and external rules and law that are imposed on the organization as a whole.   Responsibilities   Proactively approach compliance issues to assess and address risks in areas throughout the organization. Address employee concerns and questions regarding legal compliance for the organization as a whole.   Review external compliance drivers for the organization and identify area stakeholders for each requirement.   Review and develop policies and recommendations for best practices to ensure compliance in Compliance Areas. Develop effective training and education programs, including working with the training department to develop web-based programs and developing and delivering in-person training to groups of employees.   Proactively review and work with various departments to evaluate business activities and assess compliance. Conduct investigations regarding breaches or violations of compliance within the Compliance Areas and advise and seek participation from Legal, Internal Audit and Human Resources on an as-needed basis.   Implement an effective compliance management program, including coordinating and confirming compliance status within various business units (Operations, OH&S, MRS, Regulatory, Finance (including Sox), etc.) and the inter-departmental Compliance Committee.   Develop and maintain a process for reporting on non-compliance; reporting and confirming of effective remediation and implementation of post-investigation recommendations.   Develop, implement and regularly review internal governance documents; provide corporate compliance status and metrics reporting to senior management; review, reporting and assessing compliance risk for the organization as a whole.   Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholder, customers, and internal departments. Collaborate with Legal, Internal Audit and Human Resources with respect to breaches, violations and/or investigations in areas other than the Compliance Areas and assist as-needed. Collaborate with Risk Management and Internal Audit to develop strategies to mitigate compliance risk.   Oversee the Corporate Reference Library. Maintain awareness of current and emergent trends and development on compliance related legislation, industry best practices and internal policies, standards and guidelines. Special projects and other duties, as assigned.   Requirements Law degree (LLB or JD) or other equivalent post graduate degree from a recognized program   Plus a minimum of eight (8) years experience as a practicing lawyer (in-house or law firm), with experience, expertise and understanding of the current risk and compliance framework.   Valid BC Driver’s License.   Additional Information Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation and regulations   Knowledge of compliance strategy, structure and processes.   Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, evaluate and interpret legal compliance issues   Demonstrated ability to apply superior judgment, strategic and innovative thinking in decision making   Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement in the handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature   Demonstrated excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail   Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; proven capacity to be a self-starter   Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, working independently and as a team member   Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration to achieve positive working relationships   Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.   Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage time-sensitive projects within demanding work schedules

Hamilton Duncan, located in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, offers a commitment to excellence in law, a diverse practice representing clients in a wide range of interesting and challenging matters, the opportunity to develop one’s career and the flexibility to have a life outside of work. We are a full-service firm, and we boast a strong track record of assisting our clients to achieve their goals and objectives by providing experienced, innovative, and superior legal services. We look for people who share our goals for personal and professional fulfillment and who value a firm culture and management style that fosters respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative, and creativity. Our growing team of lawyers is looking for a Senior Solicitor to join our busy practice. QUALIFICATIONS Law degree combined with minimum 4 years of experience as a Solicitor in the areas of wills and estates, estate and succession planning 4-10 year call Member of the BC bar (or the bar of another Canadian jurisdiction) in good standing Commitment to putting in the effort necessary to succeed Proactive and organized work style Ability to influence others when explaining/presenting complex ideas Willingness to work collaboratively as a part of a dedicated team Ability to establish clear direction to others, and comfortable with task delegation Strong business acumen with verbal, negotiation, interpersonal and drafting skills Excellent client service and communication skills We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed and selected for interviews will be contacted. Please email your cover letter and resume to Nikki at nkf@hdas.com.

Job description Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Contract Administrator will create and maintain a variety of diverse contracts, as well as approve payments, monitor expenditures against budgets and resolve various non-compliance issues. Ensuring compliance with terms and conditions by reviewing and checking contracts and supporting documentation for integrity, completeness and accuracy Ensuring application and administration of the Builder’s Lien Act where applicable Coordinating contract creation, extension and analysis with Purchasing and Legal staff Documenting changes and amendments during implementation and execution of contracts Ensuring appropriate purchasing treatment including levels of indemnification, insurance and bonding certification Investigating change orders to address budget issues, remedying errors and notifying supervisor of potential cost overrun Preparing and issuing purchase requisitions and processing payments Providing guidance and interpretation of corporate policies, procedures and bylaws Responding to general inquiries from the public, contractors and departments related to payments, provisions, and general administration of contractual matters Supervising and assigning work of staff performing clerical and administrative support duties Year-end reporting including general ledger detail reports, accruals and analysis Maintaining accurate records and preparing information reports Making ongoing recommendations for operational improvements Other duties as assigned   The successful candidate will possess high attention to detail, as well as: Considerable knowledge of purchasing principles, practices and methods, as well as contractual laws and acts, and municipal policies and procedures governing purchasing operations Knowledge of accounting, including journal, ledgers, trial balance and transactions, and modern record keeping methods and practices Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts Ability to analyze, summarize and communicate information effectively This role requires Grade 12 supplemented by enrolment in Year 2 of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or a related post secondary program. A minimum of 3 years related contract management work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.   Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity please contact Carol Robinson or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three referees, in confidence, to cleartalent@hwest.ca.   We will respond to all who express interest.