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Company Bio Vaughan is a city on the move. With a downtown core rising from the ground – the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre containing a bustling subway, a state-of-the-art hospital that opened its doors in 2021 – the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, exciting projects that are transforming the community. Be a part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan. The City of Vaughan is an equal opportunity employer serving one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada, we are an organization committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing a thriving work environment, excellent benefits, learning and growth opportunities and a place where collaboration and teamwork are fostered. As one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2021 , we continuously employ workplace best-practices – and they’re getting noticed! Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow. Position Overview The Legal Services Department is growing and seeking an experienced Planning & Development lawyer. Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Planning & Real Estate Law, your duties will include: Providing a full range of legal services, opinions, and advice to City Council, Senior Management and staff, regarding planning and development municipal matters. Appearing before courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Land Tribunal. Providing clear and concise advice with respect to all aspects of municipal planning and land use development matters. Drafting reports and providing advice to Council in both public and in-camera forums. Managing the appeals filed to the Ontario Land Tribunal in regards to the City’s new Comprehensive Zoning By-law Qualifications and Experience Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario Minimum of 5 years of planning law experience in a private or public sector Experience appearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as negotiations skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice to Members of Council, Senior Management and City staff. The City of Vaughan has an employee-focused culture with an emphasis on health and wellness, work-life balance, and family benefits. Employment Equity We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. The City of Vaughan has implemented a mandatory vaccine policy for all its employees. The City will comply with its human rights obligations, make exceptions for applicable medical conditions and accommodate employees legally entitled to accommodation. The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.  

Job Number: J1121-0830 Job Title: Legal Assistant Department: Legal Services Department Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Category: Legal Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: November 16, 2021 Closing Date: November 26, 2021 Salary: $63,070.00 - $75,079.00/Year Hours of work: 35 Schedule: M-F Union: Non-union Vaughan is a city on the move. With a downtown core rising from the ground – the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre containing a bustling subway, a state-of-the-art hospital that opened its doors in 2021 – the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, exciting projects that are transforming the community. Be a part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan. The City of Vaughan is an equal opportunity employer serving one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada, we are an organization committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing a thriving work environment, excellent benefits, learning and growth opportunities and a place where collaboration and teamwork are fostered. As one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2021, we continuously employ workplace best-practices – and they’re getting noticed! Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow. Position Overview Responsible for providing administrative and legal support to legal counsel including preparation and photocopying of materials for proceedings and hearings; preparation of reports and confidential opinions regarding municipal / commercial matters subject to solicitor-client privilege. Coordinates schedules, hearings, proceedings and meetings; prioritizes and ensures deadlines are met through coordination of work responsibilities with legal counsel. Provides administrative assistance and reception duties to the legal department as required. Qualifications and Experience Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or suitable equivalent Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a municipal / commercial legal environment Excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong analytical, research and diligent problem-solving abilities. Proficient keyboarding and computer skills, including advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft applications Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in, the City’s core competencies and relevant functional competencies. Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required The City of Vaughan has an employee-focused culture with an emphasis on health and wellness, work-life balance, and family benefits. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. The City of Vaughan has implemented a mandatory vaccine policy for all its employees. The City will comply with its human rights obligations, make exceptions for applicable medical conditions and accommodate employees legally entitled to accommodation. The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.  

ongo’s is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where team members have a place to grow and pursue excellence, have the latitude to take ownership of their careers and the support and encouragement necessary to be the best they can throughout their career. We are a Canadian, family operated food retailer which has grown and prospered since 1956. Our team members are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by offering the best food experience to every customer, every time.  It is through such commitment that Longo’s now operates over 36 stores within the GTA along with Grocery Gateway; our online grocery delivery service, is celebrating 65 years of business and is continuing to grow!     Do you have superior knowledge of Ontario Employment & Labour Laws?   Have you provided in-house legal counsel?   Would you love to pursue a career with a company that is recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and is one of Canada’s 10 most admired corporate cultures. Why not join us?   Position:  In-House Legal Counsel- Permanent   What you’ll do: Reporting to the Director, Senior Legal Counsel, in the role of In-House Legal Counsel, you are responsible for providing legal advice and support to all aspects of the business. You will be a trusted advisor that provides advice on a wide range of legal issues including areas relating to employment and labour law, privacy matters, regulatory compliance, and the overall effective governance of the organization.  You will help proactively identify, manage and mitigate organizational risks and will be responsible for the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of a variety of commercial agreements including those relating to the supply of products, the provision of consulting services and employment agreements, as well as commercial leases. What we are looking for: A J.D. and/ or LL.B. degree from an accredited Canadian Law School Member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada 3+ years’ post-call experience gained from a leading law firm or in-house with a large organization Superior knowledge of employment and labour law is required, as well as experience with commercial leasing Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to be a strategic business partner to internal and external stakeholders Strong service-oriented mindset that ensures delivery of efficient, effective, and quality legal advice with minimal supervision Exceptional negotiating and drafting skills An ability to deliver sound and decisive advice in a fast-paced environment Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment   Working Conditions: Work will be performed remotely as well as on-site in our Support Centre following physical distancing and precautionary measures in place.   Availability to work outside of business hours including evening and weekends based on business needs. Longo’s is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for. If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at:   Telephone:          905-264-4100 Email:                   hrdept@longos.com Mail:                     8800 Huntington Road, Vaughan, ON, L4H 3M6