The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Legal and Legislative Services Administrative Assistant to fill a temporary part-time position. This position provides professional administrative support to the Legal & Legislative Services Department. This position is responsible for providing a wide range of professional administrative duties under tight deadlines that require a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion. The primary focus of this position is supporting City’s Policy program, City’s Privacy and Access program and Corporate Contract Inventory System.
As our preferred candidate, you will have:
Two-year diploma from a recognized school in Office Administration, Business Administration or equivalent.
Two years of progressive responsible as an administrative assistant or office administration.
Knowledge of procedures, policies, bylaws, Municipal Government Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, and political systems
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities and workload efficiently
Demonstrated ability to manage all tasks and meet deadlines consistently
Ability to focus on completing tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Experience with contract management processes, including execution requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commissioner for Oaths, or ability to obtain
Affiliation:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417
Remuneration:
$28.04 to $29.69 per hour
Hours of Work:
Up to 75 hours biweekly as scheduled; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.
Additional Information:
The term of this position is anticipated to be three (3) months with the possibility of an extension.
We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mar 14, 2024
Full time
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Legal and Legislative Services Administrative Assistant to fill a temporary part-time position. This position provides professional administrative support to the Legal & Legislative Services Department. This position is responsible for providing a wide range of professional administrative duties under tight deadlines that require a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion. The primary focus of this position is supporting City’s Policy program, City’s Privacy and Access program and Corporate Contract Inventory System.
As our preferred candidate, you will have:
Two-year diploma from a recognized school in Office Administration, Business Administration or equivalent.
Two years of progressive responsible as an administrative assistant or office administration.
Knowledge of procedures, policies, bylaws, Municipal Government Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, and political systems
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities and workload efficiently
Demonstrated ability to manage all tasks and meet deadlines consistently
Ability to focus on completing tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Experience with contract management processes, including execution requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commissioner for Oaths, or ability to obtain
Affiliation:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417
Remuneration:
$28.04 to $29.69 per hour
Hours of Work:
Up to 75 hours biweekly as scheduled; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.
Additional Information:
The term of this position is anticipated to be three (3) months with the possibility of an extension.
We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Sector: Legal / Legal Assistant / Student Job / Full-time / Hybrid / Toronto / 12 months / Starting: May
Supporting the Executive Legal Secretary, the primary objective of the Legal Assistant is to provide support for the four (4) lawyers in the Toronto legal department. They will assist all members of the department in organizing, planning and controlling administrative duties.
Responsibilities:
Preparing, editing, sending written communications;
Drafting and serving legal documents, including Statements of Defence, Affidavits of Documents, Motion Records, and filing them with the court;
Conducting limited legal research;
Filing/updating Galexy, the legal department’s database;
Paying invoices;
Coordinating and scheduling meetings, courses and programs;
Handling phone calls and messages for lawyers when required;
Processing/distributing incoming mail;
Making travel arrangements;
Being the department’s main administrative support during Executive Legal Secretary’s vacations.
Qualifications:
Student currently in college or university, available 7.5 - 15 hours per week during the school year and full time in the summer (37.5hrs);
Ability to work both independently and under pressure in terms of tight deadlines;
Strong attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, good organization skills;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
Intermediate computer and word processing skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite software;
Interest in law considered an asset;
Willing to go at the office once in a while.
This offer appeals to you and you would like to be part of a dynamic team? Don't wait any longer and apply now!
Company Overview
About
iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.
Jan 12, 2024
Contract
Sector: Legal / Legal Assistant / Student Job / Full-time / Hybrid / Toronto / 12 months / Starting: May
Supporting the Executive Legal Secretary, the primary objective of the Legal Assistant is to provide support for the four (4) lawyers in the Toronto legal department. They will assist all members of the department in organizing, planning and controlling administrative duties.
Responsibilities:
Preparing, editing, sending written communications;
Drafting and serving legal documents, including Statements of Defence, Affidavits of Documents, Motion Records, and filing them with the court;
Conducting limited legal research;
Filing/updating Galexy, the legal department’s database;
Paying invoices;
Coordinating and scheduling meetings, courses and programs;
Handling phone calls and messages for lawyers when required;
Processing/distributing incoming mail;
Making travel arrangements;
Being the department’s main administrative support during Executive Legal Secretary’s vacations.
Qualifications:
Student currently in college or university, available 7.5 - 15 hours per week during the school year and full time in the summer (37.5hrs);
Ability to work both independently and under pressure in terms of tight deadlines;
Strong attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, good organization skills;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
Intermediate computer and word processing skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite software;
Interest in law considered an asset;
Willing to go at the office once in a while.
This offer appeals to you and you would like to be part of a dynamic team? Don't wait any longer and apply now!
Company Overview
About
iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a generous, top-rated employee pension plan.
If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you. We are currently looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Corporate/Securities department and invite you to review the job description.
Duties & Responsibilities
Update and revise a variety of often lengthy documents;
Maintain records of all client files, related records and general files;
Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, from dictation or other instruction as required;
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, answer client telephone calls and general inquiries;
Maintain an efficient file management system;
Input all time entries daily and process all accounts for assigned lawyers;
Open and close client/matter files;
Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required;
Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required; and
Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Legal Administrative Assistant position preferably in the areas of Corporate and/or Securities;
Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.);
Experience with SEDAR filing would be an asset;
Strong attention to detail;
Able to use good judgment and maintain professionalism;
Able to ensure utmost confidentiality and use of discretion at all times;
Dedicated to providing quality service to clients and service beyond expectations;
Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills with ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately;
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions;
Ability to manage multiple internal clients and be adaptable to the needs of each; and
Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract:
Jan 07, 2024
Full time
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a generous, top-rated employee pension plan.
If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you. We are currently looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Corporate/Securities department and invite you to review the job description.
Duties & Responsibilities
Update and revise a variety of often lengthy documents;
Maintain records of all client files, related records and general files;
Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, from dictation or other instruction as required;
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, answer client telephone calls and general inquiries;
Maintain an efficient file management system;
Input all time entries daily and process all accounts for assigned lawyers;
Open and close client/matter files;
Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required;
Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required; and
Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Legal Administrative Assistant position preferably in the areas of Corporate and/or Securities;
Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.);
Experience with SEDAR filing would be an asset;
Strong attention to detail;
Able to use good judgment and maintain professionalism;
Able to ensure utmost confidentiality and use of discretion at all times;
Dedicated to providing quality service to clients and service beyond expectations;
Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills with ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately;
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions;
Ability to manage multiple internal clients and be adaptable to the needs of each; and
Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract:
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things. Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and local economies around the world. What You'll Bring
Bachelor of common law and at least 5-7 years of experience as a lawyer.
Must be a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are recommended: Consumer reporting legislation, PIPEDA and other privacy legislations, strong negotiation skills, contract law and general corporate commercial knowledge.
The candidate must also demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and with peers and management on all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and advocacy skills. English written skills and an ability to draft clear and concise documents.
Effectively and efficiently manage multiple, complex, and often conflicting and quickly changing priorities are also a must.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills are required to successfully manage and complete assignments and coordinate internal and external resources effectively.
Technologically adept and proficiency with the tools of the profession.
Strong negotiation, and analytical skills (i.e., logical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making).
Working knowledge of French preferred.
Impact You'll Make With limited guidance, provides legal services to TransUnion Canada ensuring that business practices, policies and dealings of the corporation meet regulatory requirements and that its operations are within the scope established by law, inclusive of PIPEDA and consumer reporting legislation. The incumbent provides counseling to management regarding changes to the law, interprets and/or prepares legal documents and renders opinions regarding issues faced by TransUnion and its new or existing subsidiaries. The incumbent must have a broad-based knowledge of business-at-large and must rapidly learn the issues they face in order to legally protect the company. Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks and compliance with corporate policies.
Provides counsel, legal support and direction to company on a variety of complex legal matters and matters having a potential significant impact on the company’s business and operations.
Acts as counsel to company in all contractual matters requiring legal review and assistance and provides liaison with senior management when appropriate.
Supports the execution of data governance and privacy initiatives.
Reviews privacy impact assessments of products and services and helps to execute risk mitigation strategies.
Provides prompt and practical advice to senior management on complex contractual matters involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology. Reviews and drafts complex commercial contracts, certificates and related documents and represents the company in contract negotiations.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly with such developments that may have an impact upon company operations.
Works with the other departments on commercial matters, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
Provides formal and informal training for internal clients (sales meeting presentations, operations, one-on-one discussions).
Maintains and develop positive and professional working relationships with members of the legal team, internal and external clients and management.
Ensures the Associate General Counsel for Retail Banking is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise Ensure the Associate General Counsel for Retail Banking is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise.
Ensures Assistant General Counsel is fully briefed on major issues that arise in relevant business area and major legislative, business, contractual or operational issues that may arise.
Provides support to team initiatives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
Dec 29, 2023
Contract
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things. Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and local economies around the world. What You'll Bring
Bachelor of common law and at least 5-7 years of experience as a lawyer.
Must be a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are recommended: Consumer reporting legislation, PIPEDA and other privacy legislations, strong negotiation skills, contract law and general corporate commercial knowledge.
The candidate must also demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and with peers and management on all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and advocacy skills. English written skills and an ability to draft clear and concise documents.
Effectively and efficiently manage multiple, complex, and often conflicting and quickly changing priorities are also a must.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills are required to successfully manage and complete assignments and coordinate internal and external resources effectively.
Technologically adept and proficiency with the tools of the profession.
Strong negotiation, and analytical skills (i.e., logical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making).
Working knowledge of French preferred.
Impact You'll Make With limited guidance, provides legal services to TransUnion Canada ensuring that business practices, policies and dealings of the corporation meet regulatory requirements and that its operations are within the scope established by law, inclusive of PIPEDA and consumer reporting legislation. The incumbent provides counseling to management regarding changes to the law, interprets and/or prepares legal documents and renders opinions regarding issues faced by TransUnion and its new or existing subsidiaries. The incumbent must have a broad-based knowledge of business-at-large and must rapidly learn the issues they face in order to legally protect the company. Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks and compliance with corporate policies.
Provides counsel, legal support and direction to company on a variety of complex legal matters and matters having a potential significant impact on the company’s business and operations.
Acts as counsel to company in all contractual matters requiring legal review and assistance and provides liaison with senior management when appropriate.
Supports the execution of data governance and privacy initiatives.
Reviews privacy impact assessments of products and services and helps to execute risk mitigation strategies.
Provides prompt and practical advice to senior management on complex contractual matters involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology. Reviews and drafts complex commercial contracts, certificates and related documents and represents the company in contract negotiations.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly with such developments that may have an impact upon company operations.
Works with the other departments on commercial matters, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
Provides formal and informal training for internal clients (sales meeting presentations, operations, one-on-one discussions).
Maintains and develop positive and professional working relationships with members of the legal team, internal and external clients and management.
Ensures the Associate General Counsel for Retail Banking is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise Ensure the Associate General Counsel for Retail Banking is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise.
Ensures Assistant General Counsel is fully briefed on major issues that arise in relevant business area and major legislative, business, contractual or operational issues that may arise.
Provides support to team initiatives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Admin Assistant Director Legal.
The primary role of an Administrative Assistant is to conduct the business support functions of the office of the Director. This includes providing administrative, clinical, organization and secretarial support at the Director level. This role requires daily communication both internally and externally to St. Michael's Hospital. The role also includes facilitating meeting schedules and committee work within the program.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
Drafts, types and edits memorandums, letters, presentations, reports, minutes/agendas, and policies and procedures;
Organizes, maintains and prioritizes schedule of Director;
Plans meetings, projects and conferences;
Coordinate/maintain and organize daily calendars, meetings, room bookings, conference calls, video conferencing, AV support, along with standard administrative functions (printing, couriering, fax, photocopying, scanning, office supplies, AV equipment, etc.).
Types agenda and minutes for all meetings;
Collects and reports statistical information;
Research, compile, assimilate, and prepare confidential and sensitive documents
Performs other clerical duties such as filing: photocopying, faxing, and mailings;
Coordinates and compiles quarterly performance and annual reports for the portfolio;
Acts as the front line contact for internal and external customers who would like to make contact with the Director. Triages issues, and acts to achieve solutions prior to the Director becoming involved;
Assists with recruitment initiatives within the department.
Receive and screen incoming calls and visitors, determine priority status, and make referrals to appropriate staff or provide requested information
Respond to urgent issues in a timely manner, e.g.: critical incidents; staff issues and public relations etc.
Design, development and implementation of documents (flyers, templates, event timeline, charts), formatting forms (chart audits, flowsheets), etc.
Provide secretarial vacation coverage.
Networking people and resources.
Crisis management for Chiefs/Directors as needed, i.e. scheduling conflicts, staff issues/performance, etc.
Monitor upcoming emergency situations and assist in coordinating supports, communicating and implementing processes.
Coordinate correspondence priorities and deadlines.
Manages communication for Managers, Educators, Physicians, Senior Management, Program staff, patients and external public agencies and/or regional programs, etc. that are seeking to contact the Chiefs or Director.
Develop and maintain extensive filing systems, both for hard copy documents and electronic documents as required by the Chiefs or Directors.
Triage calls and correspondence to the appropriate person.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of a recognized Office Administration program or equivalent required;
Five (5) years administrative experience;
Proven experience with various software applications, such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Payroll Systems.
Advanced problem-solving abilities and demonstrated ability to develop systems that create efficient work flow.
Exercise good judgment in a variety of situations; maintain confidences while balancing multiple priorities.
Length of temporary contract - 1 year
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment,
you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format.
All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto¿s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Dec 20, 2023
Contract
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Admin Assistant Director Legal.
The primary role of an Administrative Assistant is to conduct the business support functions of the office of the Director. This includes providing administrative, clinical, organization and secretarial support at the Director level. This role requires daily communication both internally and externally to St. Michael's Hospital. The role also includes facilitating meeting schedules and committee work within the program.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
Drafts, types and edits memorandums, letters, presentations, reports, minutes/agendas, and policies and procedures;
Organizes, maintains and prioritizes schedule of Director;
Plans meetings, projects and conferences;
Coordinate/maintain and organize daily calendars, meetings, room bookings, conference calls, video conferencing, AV support, along with standard administrative functions (printing, couriering, fax, photocopying, scanning, office supplies, AV equipment, etc.).
Types agenda and minutes for all meetings;
Collects and reports statistical information;
Research, compile, assimilate, and prepare confidential and sensitive documents
Performs other clerical duties such as filing: photocopying, faxing, and mailings;
Coordinates and compiles quarterly performance and annual reports for the portfolio;
Acts as the front line contact for internal and external customers who would like to make contact with the Director. Triages issues, and acts to achieve solutions prior to the Director becoming involved;
Assists with recruitment initiatives within the department.
Receive and screen incoming calls and visitors, determine priority status, and make referrals to appropriate staff or provide requested information
Respond to urgent issues in a timely manner, e.g.: critical incidents; staff issues and public relations etc.
Design, development and implementation of documents (flyers, templates, event timeline, charts), formatting forms (chart audits, flowsheets), etc.
Provide secretarial vacation coverage.
Networking people and resources.
Crisis management for Chiefs/Directors as needed, i.e. scheduling conflicts, staff issues/performance, etc.
Monitor upcoming emergency situations and assist in coordinating supports, communicating and implementing processes.
Coordinate correspondence priorities and deadlines.
Manages communication for Managers, Educators, Physicians, Senior Management, Program staff, patients and external public agencies and/or regional programs, etc. that are seeking to contact the Chiefs or Director.
Develop and maintain extensive filing systems, both for hard copy documents and electronic documents as required by the Chiefs or Directors.
Triage calls and correspondence to the appropriate person.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of a recognized Office Administration program or equivalent required;
Five (5) years administrative experience;
Proven experience with various software applications, such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Payroll Systems.
Advanced problem-solving abilities and demonstrated ability to develop systems that create efficient work flow.
Exercise good judgment in a variety of situations; maintain confidences while balancing multiple priorities.
Length of temporary contract - 1 year
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment,
you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format.
All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto¿s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Chicago Title Insurance Company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
For over 70 years, Chicago Title has proudly provided security for Canada’s real estate transactions. When it comes to peace of mind, no detail is too small to overlook. From offering better value than anywhere else, and unmatched customer care, we will safeguard the real estate industry, one property at a time. Owned by Fidelity National Financial, North America’s largest title insurer, we are an industry leader in title insurance solutions, customer service, and real estate technology. Our focused, Canadian-based organization lets us respond quickly to our clients’ needs. We’re not just in the title insurance business, we’re in the client success business.
We put the customer first, listening carefully to hear your unique needs and provide creative solutions. We strive for results, providing world-class products and services while continually innovating to improve what we offer. We never rest, nurturing our workforce to be the top tier in the industry, letting our clients experience peace of mind. With our continued growth in Canada, we are seeking Junior Legal Administrative Assistant on a contract basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Communicate with internal and external clients through various channels
Maintain new and existing client relations, while providing exceptional customer service, including interacting with clients, answering client’s inquiries, taking and following up on title insurance orders and effectively handling client concerns.
Identify and assess client needs to achieve satisfaction
Handle client complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
Ability to deal with difficult clients, de-escalate and diffuse challenging situations and successfully resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
Other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
Proven customer service experience
Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
Highly professional with a customer service focus
Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem-solve with minimal direction
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Real estate experience in a law firm and/or title insurance environment
Knowledge and understanding of both commercial and residential real estate practices
Flexible, team player that works well under pressure with minimal supervision, in order to meet tight deadlines
Strong computer skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teraview, Conveyancer, econveyance
Must be available to work varied shifts including evenings
Willing to work overtime when required
French is an asset
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package
Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan (Health and Dental)
RRSP Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation and Personal Care days
Recognition for years of service
Annual Corporate Awards recognition
As an employee of Chicago Title, you will have the satisfaction of working in a progressive and diverse organization. Together, we are a cohesive unit working towards one common purpose. We encourage a positive team based atmosphere where every employee knows their efforts are making a difference. With a transparent business approach, every employee is aware of the direction of the company and accepts accountability for their actions. Providing our employees with a nurturing environment and opportunities to grow and excel is one of our top priorities. We pride ourselves on fostering a fair and respectful environment that encourages employees to pursue their career goals. Our employees are passionate about providing the products, solutions and expertise our clients need for their success – and ours. Promotion and hiring from within are important trademarks of the Chicago Title way!
Disclaimer:
Chicago Title is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in our selection process are available upon request.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Benefits:
Casual dress
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase plan
Vision care
Wellness program
Dec 09, 2023
Remote
For over 70 years, Chicago Title has proudly provided security for Canada’s real estate transactions. When it comes to peace of mind, no detail is too small to overlook. From offering better value than anywhere else, and unmatched customer care, we will safeguard the real estate industry, one property at a time. Owned by Fidelity National Financial, North America’s largest title insurer, we are an industry leader in title insurance solutions, customer service, and real estate technology. Our focused, Canadian-based organization lets us respond quickly to our clients’ needs. We’re not just in the title insurance business, we’re in the client success business.
We put the customer first, listening carefully to hear your unique needs and provide creative solutions. We strive for results, providing world-class products and services while continually innovating to improve what we offer. We never rest, nurturing our workforce to be the top tier in the industry, letting our clients experience peace of mind. With our continued growth in Canada, we are seeking Junior Legal Administrative Assistant on a contract basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Communicate with internal and external clients through various channels
Maintain new and existing client relations, while providing exceptional customer service, including interacting with clients, answering client’s inquiries, taking and following up on title insurance orders and effectively handling client concerns.
Identify and assess client needs to achieve satisfaction
Handle client complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
Ability to deal with difficult clients, de-escalate and diffuse challenging situations and successfully resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
Other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
Proven customer service experience
Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
Highly professional with a customer service focus
Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem-solve with minimal direction
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Real estate experience in a law firm and/or title insurance environment
Knowledge and understanding of both commercial and residential real estate practices
Flexible, team player that works well under pressure with minimal supervision, in order to meet tight deadlines
Strong computer skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teraview, Conveyancer, econveyance
Must be available to work varied shifts including evenings
Willing to work overtime when required
French is an asset
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package
Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan (Health and Dental)
RRSP Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation and Personal Care days
Recognition for years of service
Annual Corporate Awards recognition
As an employee of Chicago Title, you will have the satisfaction of working in a progressive and diverse organization. Together, we are a cohesive unit working towards one common purpose. We encourage a positive team based atmosphere where every employee knows their efforts are making a difference. With a transparent business approach, every employee is aware of the direction of the company and accepts accountability for their actions. Providing our employees with a nurturing environment and opportunities to grow and excel is one of our top priorities. We pride ourselves on fostering a fair and respectful environment that encourages employees to pursue their career goals. Our employees are passionate about providing the products, solutions and expertise our clients need for their success – and ours. Promotion and hiring from within are important trademarks of the Chicago Title way!
Disclaimer:
Chicago Title is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in our selection process are available upon request.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Benefits:
Casual dress
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase plan
Vision care
Wellness program
BC Teachers’ Federation
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Staff Lawyer, Legal Services Division
Full-time, temporary position ending on December 31, 2025
The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) is located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlil̓w̓ətaɬ nations since 1917, the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), is a union of professionals representing over 50,000 public school teachers in the province of BC. As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession. We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base. Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community, and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future.
The BCTF office building is situated in close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes in a central Vancouver location. The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment where respect, learning, and professional growth are championed and valued. Please note, this is a full-time, in-person position based out of the head office in Vancouver.
Function and purpose
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Staff Lawyer provides legal advice and advocacy regarding the administration of the provincial collective agreement and local collective agreement language. The Staff Lawyer advises staff and local union officers on aspects of collective agreement enforcement and collective bargaining. The Staff Lawyer also provides legal advice on interpretation of legislative provisions and the terms and conditions of employment for teachers.
The position includes appearing as counsel before arbitration panels, the Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, the Teacher Regulation Branch, other administrative tribunals and in court; providing legal advice to Field Service Division staff and locals; conducting grievance assessments; providing legal advice during contract negotiations; providing legal advice to the BCTF on other issues as needed; conducting legal research and drafting submissions; and providing training programs for staff and local officers.
Principal duties and responsibilities
Provides legal advice to the Federation and its locals, including advice on the terms of teachers' employment, matters arising from employment and/or membership in the union, the collective bargaining relationship and related matters, school district harassment investigations, privacy issues, and other issues as required.
Conducts assessment of grievances; determines in consultation with field staff the disposition of grievances.
Acts as counsel for the union in arbitrations, Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, and other administrative proceedings.
Acts as counsel for the union in court proceedings.
Acts as counsel for members in Teacher Regulation Branch cases.
Analyses and interprets legislation.
Trains or assists in the training of officers, staff, and local leaders; organizes and/or prepares and presents a variety of workshops on labour relations and related topics.
Administration of legal advice, assistance, and legal aid to members in accordance with procedure 19.04 of the BCTF Members' Guide as specified by General Counsel.
Works with and provides instruction to outside counsel as required.
Delegates work to and oversees the work of the division's Paralegal staff.
Other duties and responsibilities
Provides analysis of grievances and grievance-related issues, including for addition to the grievance database.
Represents BCTF to external committees, agencies, and organizations as assigned.
Prepares detailed reports and recommendations on labour relations issues; writes articles and briefs.
Responsible for other legal duties and BCTF initiatives as assigned.
Required qualifications
Education
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
Successful completion of bar admissions and status as a current practicing member of a law society in a Canadian province or territory.
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years recent experience practicing labour law or five (5) years recent experience practicing in another field of law that includes barrister work.
Experience in interviewing witnesses.
Experience conducting legal research and drafting submissions to labour arbitrators, administrative tribunals, and/or the courts.
Experience appearing as counsel before labour arbitrators, administrative tribunals, and/or the courts, including examination of witnesses.
Experience acting as counsel in settlement negotiations and appearing as counsel in mediations.
Skills and abilities
Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and mediation skills.
Excellent time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strategic thinker with a collaborative and creative approach to problem solving.
Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy, tact, and discretion.
Ability to function successfully both within a team and with direction.
Other desired qualifications
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Flexibility to travel.
Ability to communicate in French would be an asset.
Understanding of issues of social justice, equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion (JEDDI) with a desire to further develop in this area.
Compensation
A competitive compensation package will be provided including a starting salary of $108, 382.84 per annum (however, may differ if applicant has previous BCTF staff experience), a Special Allowance of $3,232.43 per annum, a Responsibility Allowance of $9,050.80 per annum, and excellent benefits including:
extended health and dental (employer paid)
long-term disability
life insurance (employer paid)
Teachers' Pension Plan (shared contribution)
seven (7) weeks of vacation per year
thirty-five (35) hour weekly schedule Monday to Friday with flexible work hours
generous professional development allowance
on-site parking available /subsidized transit
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
a supportive team environment.
Please submit a letter of application and résumé, including reference contact information, not later than 5:00 p.m., December 1, 2023.
Appointment date
January 2, 2024, or a mutually agreed upon date, and ending on December 31, 2025.
Diversity and accessibility statements
The BC Teachers’ Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and incl
Nov 10, 2023
Contract
Staff Lawyer, Legal Services Division
Full-time, temporary position ending on December 31, 2025
The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) is located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlil̓w̓ətaɬ nations since 1917, the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), is a union of professionals representing over 50,000 public school teachers in the province of BC. As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession. We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base. Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community, and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future.
The BCTF office building is situated in close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes in a central Vancouver location. The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment where respect, learning, and professional growth are championed and valued. Please note, this is a full-time, in-person position based out of the head office in Vancouver.
Function and purpose
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Staff Lawyer provides legal advice and advocacy regarding the administration of the provincial collective agreement and local collective agreement language. The Staff Lawyer advises staff and local union officers on aspects of collective agreement enforcement and collective bargaining. The Staff Lawyer also provides legal advice on interpretation of legislative provisions and the terms and conditions of employment for teachers.
The position includes appearing as counsel before arbitration panels, the Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, the Teacher Regulation Branch, other administrative tribunals and in court; providing legal advice to Field Service Division staff and locals; conducting grievance assessments; providing legal advice during contract negotiations; providing legal advice to the BCTF on other issues as needed; conducting legal research and drafting submissions; and providing training programs for staff and local officers.
Principal duties and responsibilities
Provides legal advice to the Federation and its locals, including advice on the terms of teachers' employment, matters arising from employment and/or membership in the union, the collective bargaining relationship and related matters, school district harassment investigations, privacy issues, and other issues as required.
Conducts assessment of grievances; determines in consultation with field staff the disposition of grievances.
Acts as counsel for the union in arbitrations, Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, and other administrative proceedings.
Acts as counsel for the union in court proceedings.
Acts as counsel for members in Teacher Regulation Branch cases.
Analyses and interprets legislation.
Trains or assists in the training of officers, staff, and local leaders; organizes and/or prepares and presents a variety of workshops on labour relations and related topics.
Administration of legal advice, assistance, and legal aid to members in accordance with procedure 19.04 of the BCTF Members' Guide as specified by General Counsel.
Works with and provides instruction to outside counsel as required.
Delegates work to and oversees the work of the division's Paralegal staff.
Other duties and responsibilities
Provides analysis of grievances and grievance-related issues, including for addition to the grievance database.
Represents BCTF to external committees, agencies, and organizations as assigned.
Prepares detailed reports and recommendations on labour relations issues; writes articles and briefs.
Responsible for other legal duties and BCTF initiatives as assigned.
Required qualifications
Education
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
Successful completion of bar admissions and status as a current practicing member of a law society in a Canadian province or territory.
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years recent experience practicing labour law or five (5) years recent experience practicing in another field of law that includes barrister work.
Experience in interviewing witnesses.
Experience conducting legal research and drafting submissions to labour arbitrators, administrative tribunals, and/or the courts.
Experience appearing as counsel before labour arbitrators, administrative tribunals, and/or the courts, including examination of witnesses.
Experience acting as counsel in settlement negotiations and appearing as counsel in mediations.
Skills and abilities
Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and mediation skills.
Excellent time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strategic thinker with a collaborative and creative approach to problem solving.
Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy, tact, and discretion.
Ability to function successfully both within a team and with direction.
Other desired qualifications
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Flexibility to travel.
Ability to communicate in French would be an asset.
Understanding of issues of social justice, equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion (JEDDI) with a desire to further develop in this area.
Compensation
A competitive compensation package will be provided including a starting salary of $108, 382.84 per annum (however, may differ if applicant has previous BCTF staff experience), a Special Allowance of $3,232.43 per annum, a Responsibility Allowance of $9,050.80 per annum, and excellent benefits including:
extended health and dental (employer paid)
long-term disability
life insurance (employer paid)
Teachers' Pension Plan (shared contribution)
seven (7) weeks of vacation per year
thirty-five (35) hour weekly schedule Monday to Friday with flexible work hours
generous professional development allowance
on-site parking available /subsidized transit
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
a supportive team environment.
Please submit a letter of application and résumé, including reference contact information, not later than 5:00 p.m., December 1, 2023.
Appointment date
January 2, 2024, or a mutually agreed upon date, and ending on December 31, 2025.
Diversity and accessibility statements
The BC Teachers’ Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and incl
About IMAX
With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary at IMAX. We combine proprietary technology with industry-leading knowledge and relationships with top studios and filmmakers to create theatrical experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they never imagined. IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences beyond blockbusters and into exciting new directions. Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!
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What You'll Do:
Create and execute legal team technology systems roadmap, working cross functionally with key stakeholders to maintain, enhance or integrate technologies
Review, develop, and maintain the Legal Department’s information and records systems, including contract management system
Lead expansion and delivery of Company-wide records management strategy including policy and procedures, education, and compliance
Assist with tracking and reporting on key operational metrics for the legal team; help implement solutions and support for departmental and corporate goals and objectives
Assist with day-to-day operations, including identification, development and implementation of department procedures and processes across the global legal team to ensure efficiency
Working with the Legal Department Operations Director, assist with payment of legal department monthly invoices
What You'll Need:
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a legal or corporate environment
Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred
Strong project management skills with experience implementing and maintaining records retention/destruction programs and other records management projects
Passion for innovation and improvement to support the challenges of enhancing legal procedures and compliance across the organization
Systems mindset, with the ability to partner with IT teams to develop and implement systems and processes to enhance the day-to-day operations of a legal team
Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues, and developing solutions; excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
High degree of business ethics, transparency, and a passion for excellence
Curious self-starter who is eager to learn with impeccable integrity, good judgment, and the ability to work independently
Excellent organizational skills required to manage multiple, simultaneous, and shifting demands, priorities, and tight deadlines
Team player comfortable leading as well as taking constructive input from multiple sources
High attention to detail with excellent communication skills
Thrives on analyzing procedures, planning and delivering multi-stage improvements including launch, education, and compliance
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At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization. For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aug 06, 2023
Full time
About IMAX
With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary at IMAX. We combine proprietary technology with industry-leading knowledge and relationships with top studios and filmmakers to create theatrical experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they never imagined. IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences beyond blockbusters and into exciting new directions. Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!
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What You'll Do:
Create and execute legal team technology systems roadmap, working cross functionally with key stakeholders to maintain, enhance or integrate technologies
Review, develop, and maintain the Legal Department’s information and records systems, including contract management system
Lead expansion and delivery of Company-wide records management strategy including policy and procedures, education, and compliance
Assist with tracking and reporting on key operational metrics for the legal team; help implement solutions and support for departmental and corporate goals and objectives
Assist with day-to-day operations, including identification, development and implementation of department procedures and processes across the global legal team to ensure efficiency
Working with the Legal Department Operations Director, assist with payment of legal department monthly invoices
What You'll Need:
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a legal or corporate environment
Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred
Strong project management skills with experience implementing and maintaining records retention/destruction programs and other records management projects
Passion for innovation and improvement to support the challenges of enhancing legal procedures and compliance across the organization
Systems mindset, with the ability to partner with IT teams to develop and implement systems and processes to enhance the day-to-day operations of a legal team
Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues, and developing solutions; excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
High degree of business ethics, transparency, and a passion for excellence
Curious self-starter who is eager to learn with impeccable integrity, good judgment, and the ability to work independently
Excellent organizational skills required to manage multiple, simultaneous, and shifting demands, priorities, and tight deadlines
Team player comfortable leading as well as taking constructive input from multiple sources
High attention to detail with excellent communication skills
Thrives on analyzing procedures, planning and delivering multi-stage improvements including launch, education, and compliance
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At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization. For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
PROFILE
We are currently recruiting for a senior level Legal Administrative Assistant to join our fast paced team. As an integral member of the Legal Administrative Assistant team, the incumbent will provide support to professionals within our Real Estate and Restructuring/Insolvency groups.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Preparing, drafting and revising correspondence and contracts, including discharges, notices.
Dealing with CL and bankruptcy court.
Factums/motions/brief of authorities/affidavit of documents/bill of costs/exhibit books.
PPSA Summary/PPSA Registrations/Titan files/ Caselines/ Sync Links/ Cyberbahn/Oncorp.
Undertaking additional responsibilities as required within the share and team.
Preparing accounts and managing pre-bills, with a strong working proficiency with all accounting and billing procedures.
Taking instructions, prioritizing incoming work, following through on assignments and managing ongoing tasks.
Opening and closing files, including preparing reporting packages.
Undertaking additional responsibilities as required within the share and team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred.
At least 5-8+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Commercial Real Estate/Lending practice areas.
Strong attention to detail and technical skills, with the ability to work on large complex agreements.
Ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts as well as internally throughout the firm.
Highly organized, team player with the ability to work under pressure, deal with changing priorities and meet strict deadlines (this may include being flexible on work hours on an exception basis).
Excellent proficiency with MS Office Suite, Outlook, iManage, PowerPoint, Excel, InterAction and Expert Time.
Ability to handle more than one professional and to undertake additional responsibilities as required within the share and team.
Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Jul 31, 2023
Full time
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
PROFILE
We are currently recruiting for a senior level Legal Administrative Assistant to join our fast paced team. As an integral member of the Legal Administrative Assistant team, the incumbent will provide support to professionals within our Real Estate and Restructuring/Insolvency groups.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Preparing, drafting and revising correspondence and contracts, including discharges, notices.
Dealing with CL and bankruptcy court.
Factums/motions/brief of authorities/affidavit of documents/bill of costs/exhibit books.
PPSA Summary/PPSA Registrations/Titan files/ Caselines/ Sync Links/ Cyberbahn/Oncorp.
Undertaking additional responsibilities as required within the share and team.
Preparing accounts and managing pre-bills, with a strong working proficiency with all accounting and billing procedures.
Taking instructions, prioritizing incoming work, following through on assignments and managing ongoing tasks.
Opening and closing files, including preparing reporting packages.
Undertaking additional responsibilities as required within the share and team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred.
At least 5-8+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Commercial Real Estate/Lending practice areas.
Strong attention to detail and technical skills, with the ability to work on large complex agreements.
Ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts as well as internally throughout the firm.
Highly organized, team player with the ability to work under pressure, deal with changing priorities and meet strict deadlines (this may include being flexible on work hours on an exception basis).
Excellent proficiency with MS Office Suite, Outlook, iManage, PowerPoint, Excel, InterAction and Expert Time.
Ability to handle more than one professional and to undertake additional responsibilities as required within the share and team.
Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The National Bank of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Take a central role
The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.
Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.
With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada
Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process .
Did you know?
The Bank Does This By
The Bank of Canada is Canada’s central bank. It has a mandate to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada by fostering a stable and efficient financial system, which includes banks and credit unions, the financial markets, and clearing and settlement systems.
providing central banking services, including liquidity and lender-of-last-resort facilities;
overseeing and acting as the resolution authority for critical financial market infrastructures;
conducting and publishing analyses and research;
helping to develop and implement policy; and
supervising payment service providers.
The Bank has approximately 2300 employees who are subject to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you provide the Bank with expert legal advice as an experienced senior legal practitioner. You will act as the Bank’s primary legal advisor on compliance related matters, conflicts of interest, and privacy and access to information. You will support other legal counsel at the Bank working in related areas and you will manage the work of outside counsel as required.
Specifically, You Will
provide legal advice to the Bank’s Compliance function, including advice on the Bank’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics , as well as advice on the Code of Conduct for Directors and application of the Conflicts of Interest Act to the Bank’s public office holders.
support and develop training and communications related to the Code and other Bank policies
provide advice on conflicts of interest and related restrictions as they pertain to Bank employees and Board members and the review process for retail payments supervision
provide advice on privacy and access to information legislation, policy and processes
provide legal advice and support to the Bank’s Corporate Secretariat
provide operational and strategic legal advice to the Bank’s third-party risk management process
provide advice on information management and data licensing, governance and residency
support the Bank’s business visitor program, including the management of external counsel in relation to cross border hiring and immigration
develop and maintain the Bank’s legal framework to facilitate compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations
support the Bank’s labour and employment legal counsel as required
perform other legal advisory duties to the Bank as may be required.
What You Need To Succeed
You have expert knowledge of the legal environment as it relates to compliance, conflict of interest and ethics. You have a strong knowledge of privacy and access to information law, the legal framework surrounding information management and data licensing and residency. You have the ability to analyze complex legal issues and to provide practical advice. You have well-developed oral and written communications skills and you have demonstrated experience in the provision of legal advice to management, in an in-house role or a law firm environment. You have the ability to manage and oversee the work of external counsel.
To be successful in this role, you also require strong relationship-building skills and can function both independently and as part of a team, providing oversight and direction to senior legal counsel.
Nice-to-have
knowledge of the financial sector
experience in labour or employment law
experience with intellectual property law, contracting and procurement and/or immigration law
prior work experience with a leading law firm, financial institution, government agency or official international organization
experience advising other Crown corporations or federally-regulated entities
knowledge of civil law and/or international public and private law
Your Education And Experience
This position requires a Law degree and membership in a Canadian provincial law society with a minimum of five post-call years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
What You Need To Know
Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.
What You Can Expect From Us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider .
Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $130,960 to $163,700 (job grade 20)
The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers performance pay for those who exceed expectations (15% of your base salary).. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
Indexed, defined-benefit pension
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted via the clear legal job board.
Jun 30, 2023
Hybrid
Take a central role
The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.
Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.
With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada
Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process .
Did you know?
The Bank Does This By
The Bank of Canada is Canada’s central bank. It has a mandate to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada by fostering a stable and efficient financial system, which includes banks and credit unions, the financial markets, and clearing and settlement systems.
providing central banking services, including liquidity and lender-of-last-resort facilities;
overseeing and acting as the resolution authority for critical financial market infrastructures;
conducting and publishing analyses and research;
helping to develop and implement policy; and
supervising payment service providers.
The Bank has approximately 2300 employees who are subject to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you provide the Bank with expert legal advice as an experienced senior legal practitioner. You will act as the Bank’s primary legal advisor on compliance related matters, conflicts of interest, and privacy and access to information. You will support other legal counsel at the Bank working in related areas and you will manage the work of outside counsel as required.
Specifically, You Will
provide legal advice to the Bank’s Compliance function, including advice on the Bank’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics , as well as advice on the Code of Conduct for Directors and application of the Conflicts of Interest Act to the Bank’s public office holders.
support and develop training and communications related to the Code and other Bank policies
provide advice on conflicts of interest and related restrictions as they pertain to Bank employees and Board members and the review process for retail payments supervision
provide advice on privacy and access to information legislation, policy and processes
provide legal advice and support to the Bank’s Corporate Secretariat
provide operational and strategic legal advice to the Bank’s third-party risk management process
provide advice on information management and data licensing, governance and residency
support the Bank’s business visitor program, including the management of external counsel in relation to cross border hiring and immigration
develop and maintain the Bank’s legal framework to facilitate compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations
support the Bank’s labour and employment legal counsel as required
perform other legal advisory duties to the Bank as may be required.
What You Need To Succeed
You have expert knowledge of the legal environment as it relates to compliance, conflict of interest and ethics. You have a strong knowledge of privacy and access to information law, the legal framework surrounding information management and data licensing and residency. You have the ability to analyze complex legal issues and to provide practical advice. You have well-developed oral and written communications skills and you have demonstrated experience in the provision of legal advice to management, in an in-house role or a law firm environment. You have the ability to manage and oversee the work of external counsel.
To be successful in this role, you also require strong relationship-building skills and can function both independently and as part of a team, providing oversight and direction to senior legal counsel.
Nice-to-have
knowledge of the financial sector
experience in labour or employment law
experience with intellectual property law, contracting and procurement and/or immigration law
prior work experience with a leading law firm, financial institution, government agency or official international organization
experience advising other Crown corporations or federally-regulated entities
knowledge of civil law and/or international public and private law
Your Education And Experience
This position requires a Law degree and membership in a Canadian provincial law society with a minimum of five post-call years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
What You Need To Know
Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
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Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.
What You Can Expect From Us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider .
Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $130,960 to $163,700 (job grade 20)
The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers performance pay for those who exceed expectations (15% of your base salary).. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
Indexed, defined-benefit pension
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted via the clear legal job board.
Position Summary... We are currently seeking a talented corporate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner with our business on a broad range of challenging commercial matters. The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years and has built a reputation of being trusted advisors. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to individual and team development. Responsibilities What you'll do...
Providing practical advice on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues
Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts for multiple business units, including transportation, ecommerce and marketing
Educating and training business teams on legal requirements
Effectively managing external counsel when engaged
Identifying and implementing efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications
Minimum of 6 to 9 years of corporate/commercial experience at an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills
Ability to provide practical legal advice
Ability to effectively manage a high volume of competing demands
Sound judgment, strong business acumen and interpersonal skills as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups
Experience advising on privacy and data governance matters would be an asset.
LL.B. or J.D.
Member in good standing with applicable provincial law society
Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law. Primary Location… 1940 ARGENTIA RD, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5N 1P9, Canada Are you currently a Walmart associate?
Jun 27, 2023
Full time
Position Summary... We are currently seeking a talented corporate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner with our business on a broad range of challenging commercial matters. The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years and has built a reputation of being trusted advisors. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to individual and team development. Responsibilities What you'll do...
Providing practical advice on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues
Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts for multiple business units, including transportation, ecommerce and marketing
Educating and training business teams on legal requirements
Effectively managing external counsel when engaged
Identifying and implementing efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications
Minimum of 6 to 9 years of corporate/commercial experience at an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills
Ability to provide practical legal advice
Ability to effectively manage a high volume of competing demands
Sound judgment, strong business acumen and interpersonal skills as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups
Experience advising on privacy and data governance matters would be an asset.
LL.B. or J.D.
Member in good standing with applicable provincial law society
Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law. Primary Location… 1940 ARGENTIA RD, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5N 1P9, Canada Are you currently a Walmart associate?
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
Health care spending account
Premium defined benefit pension plan
3 personal days and 2 float days annually
Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation with 4 weeks at 2 yrs.
Career development opportunities
A collaborative values-based team culture
A wellness program
A hybrid working model
Participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing proactive and solutions based legal advice, ensuring that Ontario health complies with its legal obligations and mitigates business and legal risks. The Senior Legal Counsel may manage a team of Legal Counsel.
This role will manage legal issues arising across OH on an enterprise, departmental and program-level. The Senior Legal Counsel will develop and implement strategic initiatives for the legal department and act as a legal representative on organization-wide strategy initiatives.
As part of this role, the Senior Legal Counsel is accountable for the administration of the legal operations, management of resources, and engagement of key internal and/or external stakeholders. As the subject matter expert within the organization on a broad base of legal matters, this role will provide counsel and support directly to OH portfolios and Senior Leaders on complex legal matters.
Here is what you will be doing:
Providing leadership, mentorship, guidance and experience to the Legal Department. May also manage a team of Legal Counsel.
Providing proactive and solutions based legal advice and recommendations to OH leadership to mitigate legal and business risks for OH.
Researching and interpreting complex and high-risk legal issues and providing advice on such issues.
Drafting, amending and negotiating complex, high value and high-risk contracts and other legal documents, with and without the aid of established precedents, including but not limited to software as a service agreements, license agreements, goods and services agreements, data sharing agreements, privacy agreements, transfer payment agreements, and service accountability agreements.
Drafting and developing precedents for use by the Legal Department.
Leading complex and cross-functional legal transactions.
Advising on privacy authorities analysis and privacy legislation.
Providing conflict of interest opinions and conducting investigations under the Public Service of Ontario Act .
Supporting OH’s compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, government directives and internal policies and procedures.
Overseeing the management and costs of external legal counsel.
Assisting the Assistant General Counsel and General Counsel with the management of any legal matters, as required.
Leading the development and implementation of enterprise-wide legal processes.
Ensuring that processes and procedures are in place to mitigate legal risk and to ensure that OH staff and leadership are in compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and Management Board of Cabinet Directives.
Evaluating the impact of legislation and regulations on OH.
Overseeing any litigation against OH.
Managing stakeholders with a focus on provision of information, advice and guidance to OH leadership and external stakeholders including the Ministry, hospitals, physicians, foundations.
Contributing to the realization of the legal department’s strategic and business objectives.
Participating in Ontario Health committees and groups.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)) and licensed to practice law in Ontario, with demonstrated experience in various complex specialized areas of law, including corporate/commercial law, health, public sector, information technology, privacy, and corporate governance.
Direct/indirect related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is 8 years. Minimum of 3 years’ people management experience for people leader.
Recognized access and privacy designation (CIPP/C) is an asset.
Graduate degree in health care administration, or master’s in law is an asset.
Experience working in the healthcare sector is an asset.
The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to specialized graduate studies. The person requires the equivalent of post-graduate training at the master’s level in university in order to understand, utilize and communicate very complicated, very diversified or highly technical concepts/theories/practices.
Extensive experience evaluating, negotiating, structuring and leading complex agreements.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent leadership, team building, and relationship-building skills to lead a team of Legal Counsel and build trust and confidence with numerous stakeholders.
Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal) with effective group presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities, including the ability to translate complex regulatory standards or legal concepts in a manner that can be understood by a functionally diverse audience.
Strong understanding of legislation, regulations and directives governing Ontario Health as a provincial agency.
Strong understanding of health law and healthcare policy.
Broad understanding of changing priorities, trends, legislative and regulatory requirements and emerging issues within the healthcare industry.
Exceptional research skills with demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem-solving and planning skills.
High level of composure with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, tact and courtesy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to respond to a multiplicity of demands and prioritize work activities.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain strict confidentiality.
High sense of independence in solving complex problems and providing solutions.
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Paygrade and Zone: SLC l
Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.
We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.
Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by the clear legal job board. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.
Jun 21, 2023
Full time
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
Health care spending account
Premium defined benefit pension plan
3 personal days and 2 float days annually
Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation with 4 weeks at 2 yrs.
Career development opportunities
A collaborative values-based team culture
A wellness program
A hybrid working model
Participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing proactive and solutions based legal advice, ensuring that Ontario health complies with its legal obligations and mitigates business and legal risks. The Senior Legal Counsel may manage a team of Legal Counsel.
This role will manage legal issues arising across OH on an enterprise, departmental and program-level. The Senior Legal Counsel will develop and implement strategic initiatives for the legal department and act as a legal representative on organization-wide strategy initiatives.
As part of this role, the Senior Legal Counsel is accountable for the administration of the legal operations, management of resources, and engagement of key internal and/or external stakeholders. As the subject matter expert within the organization on a broad base of legal matters, this role will provide counsel and support directly to OH portfolios and Senior Leaders on complex legal matters.
Here is what you will be doing:
Providing leadership, mentorship, guidance and experience to the Legal Department. May also manage a team of Legal Counsel.
Providing proactive and solutions based legal advice and recommendations to OH leadership to mitigate legal and business risks for OH.
Researching and interpreting complex and high-risk legal issues and providing advice on such issues.
Drafting, amending and negotiating complex, high value and high-risk contracts and other legal documents, with and without the aid of established precedents, including but not limited to software as a service agreements, license agreements, goods and services agreements, data sharing agreements, privacy agreements, transfer payment agreements, and service accountability agreements.
Drafting and developing precedents for use by the Legal Department.
Leading complex and cross-functional legal transactions.
Advising on privacy authorities analysis and privacy legislation.
Providing conflict of interest opinions and conducting investigations under the Public Service of Ontario Act .
Supporting OH’s compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, government directives and internal policies and procedures.
Overseeing the management and costs of external legal counsel.
Assisting the Assistant General Counsel and General Counsel with the management of any legal matters, as required.
Leading the development and implementation of enterprise-wide legal processes.
Ensuring that processes and procedures are in place to mitigate legal risk and to ensure that OH staff and leadership are in compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and Management Board of Cabinet Directives.
Evaluating the impact of legislation and regulations on OH.
Overseeing any litigation against OH.
Managing stakeholders with a focus on provision of information, advice and guidance to OH leadership and external stakeholders including the Ministry, hospitals, physicians, foundations.
Contributing to the realization of the legal department’s strategic and business objectives.
Participating in Ontario Health committees and groups.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Law degree (Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)) and licensed to practice law in Ontario, with demonstrated experience in various complex specialized areas of law, including corporate/commercial law, health, public sector, information technology, privacy, and corporate governance.
Direct/indirect related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is 8 years. Minimum of 3 years’ people management experience for people leader.
Recognized access and privacy designation (CIPP/C) is an asset.
Graduate degree in health care administration, or master’s in law is an asset.
Experience working in the healthcare sector is an asset.
The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to specialized graduate studies. The person requires the equivalent of post-graduate training at the master’s level in university in order to understand, utilize and communicate very complicated, very diversified or highly technical concepts/theories/practices.
Extensive experience evaluating, negotiating, structuring and leading complex agreements.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent leadership, team building, and relationship-building skills to lead a team of Legal Counsel and build trust and confidence with numerous stakeholders.
Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal) with effective group presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities, including the ability to translate complex regulatory standards or legal concepts in a manner that can be understood by a functionally diverse audience.
Strong understanding of legislation, regulations and directives governing Ontario Health as a provincial agency.
Strong understanding of health law and healthcare policy.
Broad understanding of changing priorities, trends, legislative and regulatory requirements and emerging issues within the healthcare industry.
Exceptional research skills with demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem-solving and planning skills.
High level of composure with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, tact and courtesy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to respond to a multiplicity of demands and prioritize work activities.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain strict confidentiality.
High sense of independence in solving complex problems and providing solutions.
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Paygrade and Zone: SLC l
Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.
We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.
Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by the clear legal job board. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.
ABOUT IMAX IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.
IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.
Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!
Required Skills
Responsibilities
Create and execute legal team technology systems roadmap, working cross functionally with key stakeholders to maintain, enhance or integrate technologies as required
Review and have primary responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Legal Department’s information and records systems, including contract management system
Work as lead part of a team committed to expanding and delivering a cohesive Company-wide records management strategy including policy and procedures, education, and compliance
Assist with tracking and reporting on key operational and substantive metrics for the legal team; help to implement improvement opportunities to support departmental and corporate goals and objectives and facilitate change
Assist with day-to-day operations, including identification, development and implementation of department procedures and processes across the global legal team, supporting efficient working practices across the global team
Working with the Legal Department Operations Director, assist with payment of legal department monthly invoices
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum 6+ years’ experience preferably both in a law firm and in-house environments, ideally with at least 2 years legal operations and/or records management experience
Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred
Strong project management skills together with a desire to continually learn and share knowledge
Passion for innovation and improvement to support the challenges of enhancing legal procedures and compliance across the organization
Strong collaborative skills and experience with implementing and maintaining records retention/destruction programs and other records management projects
Systems mindset, with the ability to partner with IT teams to develop and implement systems and processes to enhance the day to day operations of a legal team
Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues, and developing solutions; excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
High degree of business ethics, transparency, and a passion for excellence
Curious, self-starter, out of box thinker who is eager to learn
High sense of urgency and excellent organizational skills required to manage multiple tasks from multiple sourcesCollaborative / team player comfortable leading as well as executing and taking constructive input from multiple sources
Attention to detail including excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, collegiality and the ability to build productive relationships
Thrives on analyzing procedures, planning and delivery of multi-stage improvements including launch, education, and compliance
Comfortable with multiple, simultaneous, and shifting demands, priorities, and tight deadlines with a commitment to quality and attention to detail
Exhibits high standards, impeccable integrity, good judgment, and the ability to work independently
Required Experience
IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!
At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect - one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We're proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.
For consideration, please apply online via the clear legal job board. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, IMAX is currently operating in-office 5 days-a-week. Additionally, all permanent full-time employment is subject to background and employment/reference checks.
Jun 12, 2023
Full time
ABOUT IMAX IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.
IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.
Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!
Required Skills
Responsibilities
Create and execute legal team technology systems roadmap, working cross functionally with key stakeholders to maintain, enhance or integrate technologies as required
Review and have primary responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Legal Department’s information and records systems, including contract management system
Work as lead part of a team committed to expanding and delivering a cohesive Company-wide records management strategy including policy and procedures, education, and compliance
Assist with tracking and reporting on key operational and substantive metrics for the legal team; help to implement improvement opportunities to support departmental and corporate goals and objectives and facilitate change
Assist with day-to-day operations, including identification, development and implementation of department procedures and processes across the global legal team, supporting efficient working practices across the global team
Working with the Legal Department Operations Director, assist with payment of legal department monthly invoices
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum 6+ years’ experience preferably both in a law firm and in-house environments, ideally with at least 2 years legal operations and/or records management experience
Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred
Strong project management skills together with a desire to continually learn and share knowledge
Passion for innovation and improvement to support the challenges of enhancing legal procedures and compliance across the organization
Strong collaborative skills and experience with implementing and maintaining records retention/destruction programs and other records management projects
Systems mindset, with the ability to partner with IT teams to develop and implement systems and processes to enhance the day to day operations of a legal team
Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues, and developing solutions; excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
High degree of business ethics, transparency, and a passion for excellence
Curious, self-starter, out of box thinker who is eager to learn
High sense of urgency and excellent organizational skills required to manage multiple tasks from multiple sourcesCollaborative / team player comfortable leading as well as executing and taking constructive input from multiple sources
Attention to detail including excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, collegiality and the ability to build productive relationships
Thrives on analyzing procedures, planning and delivery of multi-stage improvements including launch, education, and compliance
Comfortable with multiple, simultaneous, and shifting demands, priorities, and tight deadlines with a commitment to quality and attention to detail
Exhibits high standards, impeccable integrity, good judgment, and the ability to work independently
Required Experience
IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!
At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect - one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We're proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.
For consideration, please apply online via the clear legal job board. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, IMAX is currently operating in-office 5 days-a-week. Additionally, all permanent full-time employment is subject to background and employment/reference checks.
Position Summary... Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 410 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 750,000 customers daily. With more than 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada’s extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart has donated and raised more than $300 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking an experienced real estate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner, responsible for advising the business on a broad range of real estate matters, in addition to other legal areas. What You'll Do... The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years and has built a reputation of being trusted advisors. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to personal and team development. This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious, adaptable and confident, and would like to build expertise advising on a wide variety of matters and leading complex transactions, including:
Partner with the Real Estate Business team in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases (stores, distribution centres, warehouses, etc.), store licensee agreements, and purchase and sale transactions across Canada
Advise on various title, zoning and due diligence matters
Support planning and development matters, including municipal and expropriation law
Resolve commercial disputes, regulatory compliance issues and realty tax appeals
Identify risks and manage potential legal and regulatory issues and partner cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Support for cross-functional initiatives such as facility automation and environmental sustainability related initiatives
Educate and train on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders
Effectively manage external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identify and implement efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of commercial real estate experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Prior experience advising on construction and other general commercial contract related matters would be an asset.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to lead complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential.
Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups. Ability to communicate in French is an asset. Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Jun 06, 2023
Full time
Position Summary... Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 410 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 750,000 customers daily. With more than 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada’s extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart has donated and raised more than $300 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking an experienced real estate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner, responsible for advising the business on a broad range of real estate matters, in addition to other legal areas. What You'll Do... The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years and has built a reputation of being trusted advisors. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to personal and team development. This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious, adaptable and confident, and would like to build expertise advising on a wide variety of matters and leading complex transactions, including:
Partner with the Real Estate Business team in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases (stores, distribution centres, warehouses, etc.), store licensee agreements, and purchase and sale transactions across Canada
Advise on various title, zoning and due diligence matters
Support planning and development matters, including municipal and expropriation law
Resolve commercial disputes, regulatory compliance issues and realty tax appeals
Identify risks and manage potential legal and regulatory issues and partner cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Support for cross-functional initiatives such as facility automation and environmental sustainability related initiatives
Educate and train on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders
Effectively manage external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identify and implement efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of commercial real estate experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Prior experience advising on construction and other general commercial contract related matters would be an asset.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to lead complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential.
Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups. Ability to communicate in French is an asset. Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12 month MAT Leave contract)
We care for humankind – and that starts with our people
Our greatest strength lies not in what we do – but how we do it. It’s the unique individual behind every piece of work who matters the most. Our people make Munich Re a global success. Working at Munich Re gives us access to the depth, breadth, and mindset we want in order to develop our full potential. That’s why a career at Munich Re is much more than just a job. It’s an invitation to be your very best and make a positive impact on the world.
Overview
Are you someone with strong leadership capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal, external and global stakeholders? Do you possess strong property & casualty work experience? As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will utilize exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
We’re looking for our next Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer. Could It Be You ?
You have your Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) (or J.D.), and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In addition, you have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, and a ideally regulatory, re/insurance, corporate or transactional experience.
Your primary responsibility will be providing corporate legal advice to internal clients in a variety of areas, including: (re)insurance, compliance, distribution, and market conduct. You will also assist with ensuring and reporting on the company’s compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and Munich Re Group internal requirements.
Need more details? Keep reading…
· You will provide sound and practical legal advice to internal clients, review and draft a broad range of agreements, reinsurance treaties, insurance policies, internal policies, procedures and guidelines.
· You will collaborate with internal clients to ensure that legal and compliance risk is identified and appropriate action taken.
· You will work closely with the Risk Management group to address legal and compliance risk manage, review and report on the quarterly reserving process for Munich Re of Canada operations.
· You will identify and recommend to the SVP, compliance processes/procedures/measures required to address evolving regulatory compliance requirements. This includes drafting/revising/maintaining any required policies and procedures.
· You will support the maintenance of the company’s Regulatory Compliance Management systems together with the Corporate and Legal group.
· You will, with the support of the SVP, assist management to maintain the company’s compliance “tone from the top”.
· You will be responsible for monitoring, and as necessary, coordinating the compliance activities of other departments.
· You will support the SVP with her Corporate Secretarial responsibilities
· You will report to and inform the SVP & General Counsel regularly, as directed or necessary, on the operation and progress of all legal and compliance work and initiatives.
So are YOU our next Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer? You are if…
· You have a minimum of 5 years legal experience, as well of knowledge of and experience with relevant legislation and regulation; ideally your background features an emphasis on regulatory, re/insurance, corporate, or transactional experience.
· You have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to audience whether internally or externally.
· You have exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Office particularly, Outlook, Word and Excel.
· You have exceptional analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills, planning and time management skills.
· You are motivated, highly organized, with demonstrated accuracy and an eye for attention to detail
· You have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment and situations with an ability to work independently and function well under pressure
· You have a solid ability to develop and nurture working relationships within Munich Re North America and within the broader Munich Re Group.
· You have demonstrated fluency in English; fluency in French (oral and written) is an asset.
In addition to an exciting job opportunity, we offer the following…
· You will be exposed to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and career with both local and global colleagues and partners.
· A comprehensive total rewards financial program which includes extensive flexible benefits and pension.
· A hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.
· Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize your on-going success.
Click on the link to apply…
Munich Re Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.
Apr 23, 2023
Contract
Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12 month MAT Leave contract)
We care for humankind – and that starts with our people
Our greatest strength lies not in what we do – but how we do it. It’s the unique individual behind every piece of work who matters the most. Our people make Munich Re a global success. Working at Munich Re gives us access to the depth, breadth, and mindset we want in order to develop our full potential. That’s why a career at Munich Re is much more than just a job. It’s an invitation to be your very best and make a positive impact on the world.
Overview
Are you someone with strong leadership capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal, external and global stakeholders? Do you possess strong property & casualty work experience? As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will utilize exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
We’re looking for our next Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer. Could It Be You ?
You have your Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) (or J.D.), and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In addition, you have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, and a ideally regulatory, re/insurance, corporate or transactional experience.
Your primary responsibility will be providing corporate legal advice to internal clients in a variety of areas, including: (re)insurance, compliance, distribution, and market conduct. You will also assist with ensuring and reporting on the company’s compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and Munich Re Group internal requirements.
Need more details? Keep reading…
· You will provide sound and practical legal advice to internal clients, review and draft a broad range of agreements, reinsurance treaties, insurance policies, internal policies, procedures and guidelines.
· You will collaborate with internal clients to ensure that legal and compliance risk is identified and appropriate action taken.
· You will work closely with the Risk Management group to address legal and compliance risk manage, review and report on the quarterly reserving process for Munich Re of Canada operations.
· You will identify and recommend to the SVP, compliance processes/procedures/measures required to address evolving regulatory compliance requirements. This includes drafting/revising/maintaining any required policies and procedures.
· You will support the maintenance of the company’s Regulatory Compliance Management systems together with the Corporate and Legal group.
· You will, with the support of the SVP, assist management to maintain the company’s compliance “tone from the top”.
· You will be responsible for monitoring, and as necessary, coordinating the compliance activities of other departments.
· You will support the SVP with her Corporate Secretarial responsibilities
· You will report to and inform the SVP & General Counsel regularly, as directed or necessary, on the operation and progress of all legal and compliance work and initiatives.
So are YOU our next Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer? You are if…
· You have a minimum of 5 years legal experience, as well of knowledge of and experience with relevant legislation and regulation; ideally your background features an emphasis on regulatory, re/insurance, corporate, or transactional experience.
· You have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to audience whether internally or externally.
· You have exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Office particularly, Outlook, Word and Excel.
· You have exceptional analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills, planning and time management skills.
· You are motivated, highly organized, with demonstrated accuracy and an eye for attention to detail
· You have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment and situations with an ability to work independently and function well under pressure
· You have a solid ability to develop and nurture working relationships within Munich Re North America and within the broader Munich Re Group.
· You have demonstrated fluency in English; fluency in French (oral and written) is an asset.
In addition to an exciting job opportunity, we offer the following…
· You will be exposed to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and career with both local and global colleagues and partners.
· A comprehensive total rewards financial program which includes extensive flexible benefits and pension.
· A hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.
· Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize your on-going success.
Click on the link to apply…
Munich Re Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.
Overview
If you are a good communicator, proactive, and want to be part of a committed group that provides key services supporting our organization’s strategic goals of improving the health and safety of workplaces across BC, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for Legal Assistants to provide administrative support to lawyers in our Law and Policy department at our head office in Richmond.
We have two permanent opportunities for Legal Assistants for the following departments:
Prohibited Action Complaints: conducts inquiries and prepares decisions concerning complaints made under the Workers Compensation Act when workers exercise health and safety rights.
Litigation and Legal Business Services: conducts litigation in the fields of personal injury, injunction applications, civil investigations, judicial reviews, human rights complaints, and asbestos-related claims. Provides advice and solicitor’s services including contract administration (negotiation, preparation, and enforcement), personal property security and land title transactions, and collections proceedings.
How you’ll make a difference: You’ll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively
Where you’ll work
WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.
In this role, you’ll work onsite at our Richmond office two to three days per week.
What you'll do
Prohibited Action Complaints:
Provide administrative support to the lawyers on the Prohibited Action Complaints team for the full life cycle of a complaint.
Maintain a case load of diverse files for lawyers by creating and assembling new files, drafting correspondence to parties regarding steps in the process, assembling evidence and submissions, managing referrals to external mediation service providers and sending decisions to parties.
Address telephone inquiries, and routine and technical questions.
Litigation and Legal Business Services:
Provide administrative assistance to the lawyers in Litigation by drafting documents required in various legal proceedings (Notice of Civil Claim, Notice of Claim, Notice of Application, Responses, Affidavits, Notice of Trial, etc.) and various correspondence
Arrange for examinations for discovery, medical examinations, mediations, trial booking, lawyer and worker travel, and coordinate service of various materials and documents via process service
Address telephone inquiries, and routine and technical questions
Maintain a case load of diversified files for lawyers
Maintain a record of expenses incurred by lawyers and arrange for reimbursement
Is this a good fit for you?
We’re looking for people who can:
Independently prioritize, plan, and maintain a heavy and diverse workload within time constraints and strict deadlines, with frequent interruptions, while taking into account policies and procedures.
Communicate accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing, using clear and concise language, while maintaining confidentiality.
Exhibit professionalism and diplomacy with individuals of varied backgrounds, respond tactfully to clients in stressful situations, and respond flexibly to changing priorities.
Gather and analyze information, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Your background and experience
A certificate in legal administrative training
A minimum of two years of experience as a legal administrative assistant, or equivalent experience and training.
Above average Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
A typing speed of 45 words per minute.
A thorough understanding of litigation and/or administrative tribunal practice.
We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the “Policy”) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.
Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
Learn more: Discover who we are.
Our benefits
As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
Extensive health care and dental benefits
Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
Learn more: Find out what we offer.
Want to apply?
In addition to your resume, please submit your most up-to-date cover letter .
Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.
Mar 13, 2023
Full time
Overview
If you are a good communicator, proactive, and want to be part of a committed group that provides key services supporting our organization’s strategic goals of improving the health and safety of workplaces across BC, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for Legal Assistants to provide administrative support to lawyers in our Law and Policy department at our head office in Richmond.
We have two permanent opportunities for Legal Assistants for the following departments:
Prohibited Action Complaints: conducts inquiries and prepares decisions concerning complaints made under the Workers Compensation Act when workers exercise health and safety rights.
Litigation and Legal Business Services: conducts litigation in the fields of personal injury, injunction applications, civil investigations, judicial reviews, human rights complaints, and asbestos-related claims. Provides advice and solicitor’s services including contract administration (negotiation, preparation, and enforcement), personal property security and land title transactions, and collections proceedings.
How you’ll make a difference: You’ll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively
Where you’ll work
WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.
In this role, you’ll work onsite at our Richmond office two to three days per week.
What you'll do
Prohibited Action Complaints:
Provide administrative support to the lawyers on the Prohibited Action Complaints team for the full life cycle of a complaint.
Maintain a case load of diverse files for lawyers by creating and assembling new files, drafting correspondence to parties regarding steps in the process, assembling evidence and submissions, managing referrals to external mediation service providers and sending decisions to parties.
Address telephone inquiries, and routine and technical questions.
Litigation and Legal Business Services:
Provide administrative assistance to the lawyers in Litigation by drafting documents required in various legal proceedings (Notice of Civil Claim, Notice of Claim, Notice of Application, Responses, Affidavits, Notice of Trial, etc.) and various correspondence
Arrange for examinations for discovery, medical examinations, mediations, trial booking, lawyer and worker travel, and coordinate service of various materials and documents via process service
Address telephone inquiries, and routine and technical questions
Maintain a case load of diversified files for lawyers
Maintain a record of expenses incurred by lawyers and arrange for reimbursement
Is this a good fit for you?
We’re looking for people who can:
Independently prioritize, plan, and maintain a heavy and diverse workload within time constraints and strict deadlines, with frequent interruptions, while taking into account policies and procedures.
Communicate accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing, using clear and concise language, while maintaining confidentiality.
Exhibit professionalism and diplomacy with individuals of varied backgrounds, respond tactfully to clients in stressful situations, and respond flexibly to changing priorities.
Gather and analyze information, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Your background and experience
A certificate in legal administrative training
A minimum of two years of experience as a legal administrative assistant, or equivalent experience and training.
Above average Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
A typing speed of 45 words per minute.
A thorough understanding of litigation and/or administrative tribunal practice.
We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the “Policy”) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.
Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
Learn more: Discover who we are.
Our benefits
As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
Extensive health care and dental benefits
Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
Learn more: Find out what we offer.
Want to apply?
In addition to your resume, please submit your most up-to-date cover letter .
Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.
Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!
* NOTE * Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!
In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!
Hydro One Networks Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our company reporting to an Assistant General Counsel within the Law Department. This position is a full-time position located at Hydro One’s head office in Toronto with occasional travel outside head office to meet with various lines of business. Circumstances may require working from home at times.
Roles and Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:
support and report directly to the Assistant General Counsel
provide support to the EVP and Chief Legal Officer as required
provide legal, business, and strategic advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters to the various lines of business (LOBs) throughout the corporation and its affiliates and to senior executives
draft and negotiate sophisticated and complex legal and business documents for use within the company and outside (e.g. contracts, filings with governmental and regulatory authorities)
negotiate, advise on, draft and/or review various types of commercial contracts including, but not limited to, construction, joint use, telecommunications services agreements, leases, M&A transactions, sponsorship agreements and agreements for new products and services
draft, negotiate and advise on outsourcing, supply chain, technology supply and licensing agreements and cloud services agreements, as well as advise on supply chain/procurement processes and issues including RFT’s, RFPs, RFIs and RFQs and contract disputes related to such processes
review and advise on legislation and regulations, as well as regulatory instruments issued by the Ontario Energy Board
incorporate entities as needed for transactions
anticipate and manage the (legal) risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations
participate in the functions and strategic plans of LOBs and provide training to the LOBs to assist them in accomplishing corporate goals
manage work performed by external counsel and act as the interface between external counsel and Hydro One LOBs
assist other members of Law Department
play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes
anticipate stakeholder’s needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues
mentor legal counsel and articling students
perform other duties as may be assigned by the scope of this position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 10 years of post-call experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer in a law firm or in house legal department
Construction law, technology law and intellectual property law experience and knowledge is important for this role
In-house legal experience would be an asset
Experience working in a regulated industry would be considered an asset
Good knowledge about the energy sector would be an asset
Should be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with broad, generalist responsibilities, but with specialist legal subject skills in commercial law and regulatory matters pertaining to the electricity distribution and transmission sector
Able to collaborate with other lines of business including corporate functions (e.g. Finance, Accounting & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to the company’s businesses
Required to work independently as well as part of various teams
Show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen and judgement, giving you the confidence to provide value-added legal and strategic advice in a stressful environment
Can easily manage a busy schedule
Strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as an excellent ability to convince people
Strong organizational skills are needed
Possess good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Demonstrated aptitude for developing working relationships with a broad range of professionals and stakeholders at multiple levels
Ability to handle information and business affairs with secrecy and confidentiality as appropriate.
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2022.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
Deadline: March 13, 2023
In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page here.
Feb 27, 2023
Full time
Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!
* NOTE * Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!
In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!
Hydro One Networks Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our company reporting to an Assistant General Counsel within the Law Department. This position is a full-time position located at Hydro One’s head office in Toronto with occasional travel outside head office to meet with various lines of business. Circumstances may require working from home at times.
Roles and Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:
support and report directly to the Assistant General Counsel
provide support to the EVP and Chief Legal Officer as required
provide legal, business, and strategic advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters to the various lines of business (LOBs) throughout the corporation and its affiliates and to senior executives
draft and negotiate sophisticated and complex legal and business documents for use within the company and outside (e.g. contracts, filings with governmental and regulatory authorities)
negotiate, advise on, draft and/or review various types of commercial contracts including, but not limited to, construction, joint use, telecommunications services agreements, leases, M&A transactions, sponsorship agreements and agreements for new products and services
draft, negotiate and advise on outsourcing, supply chain, technology supply and licensing agreements and cloud services agreements, as well as advise on supply chain/procurement processes and issues including RFT’s, RFPs, RFIs and RFQs and contract disputes related to such processes
review and advise on legislation and regulations, as well as regulatory instruments issued by the Ontario Energy Board
incorporate entities as needed for transactions
anticipate and manage the (legal) risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations
participate in the functions and strategic plans of LOBs and provide training to the LOBs to assist them in accomplishing corporate goals
manage work performed by external counsel and act as the interface between external counsel and Hydro One LOBs
assist other members of Law Department
play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes
anticipate stakeholder’s needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues
mentor legal counsel and articling students
perform other duties as may be assigned by the scope of this position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 10 years of post-call experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer in a law firm or in house legal department
Construction law, technology law and intellectual property law experience and knowledge is important for this role
In-house legal experience would be an asset
Experience working in a regulated industry would be considered an asset
Good knowledge about the energy sector would be an asset
Should be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with broad, generalist responsibilities, but with specialist legal subject skills in commercial law and regulatory matters pertaining to the electricity distribution and transmission sector
Able to collaborate with other lines of business including corporate functions (e.g. Finance, Accounting & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to the company’s businesses
Required to work independently as well as part of various teams
Show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen and judgement, giving you the confidence to provide value-added legal and strategic advice in a stressful environment
Can easily manage a busy schedule
Strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as an excellent ability to convince people
Strong organizational skills are needed
Possess good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Demonstrated aptitude for developing working relationships with a broad range of professionals and stakeholders at multiple levels
Ability to handle information and business affairs with secrecy and confidentiality as appropriate.
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2022.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
Deadline: March 13, 2023
In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page here.
Description
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. About Air Canada and the Law Branch: Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 88 internationally. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger flights and cargo-only flights with its fleet of Boeing 767-300 freighters. Air Canada has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050. We have an innovative legal and compliance team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of its internal clients, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada's strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Law Branch, you'll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world. The Law Branch is comprised of about 80 dedicated professionals (including lawyers, paralegals, and assistants), with expertise tailored to deliver best in class integrated legal solutions to our business units and corporate functions. We are committed to delivering the highest level of expertise, service, responsiveness and flexibility to our clients by:
Becoming world class in everything we do to support a top ten global airline;
Flying every mile in our clients' shoes, taking the time to know them, caring and listening;
Partnering, with care and class, and a customer mindset;
Anticipating and effectively supporting our clients' needs;
Leading and innovating, initiating, facilitating and devising creative and sustainable solutions.
The Position: Air Canada is looking for a commercial counsel to join our team of professionals in Montreal. While the position is temporary, there may be an opportunity for permanence at the end of the term. As a member of the Corporate & Commercial team, the successful candidate will:
Work on a variety of commercial transactions and initiatives supporting all aspects of our business and operations.
Be responsible for providing advice on contractual matters and other legal issues and drafting, reviewing and commenting on contractual and other documentation.
Play an important role in negotiating and supporting the "client" in all phases of a project, from conception through the letter of intent to completion of the final transaction documentation.
Qualifications
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in a leading law firm or an established in-house legal department.
Demonstrable commercial law background and experience in the drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial agreements is key.
Particular experience in contracts relating to at least one of the following areas is an asset: procurement of "mission critical" goods and services or information technology (IT).
A passion for learning and gaining a deep understanding of the business to more effectively support strategies and objectives.
Strong written and oral communication skills, possess good business judgment and be strategic, pragmatic and thorough with a solid ability to assess legal and business risk.
Strong drafting, negotiating and analytical skills, be a leader, self-motivated and someone who thrives on challenges and having responsibility and who enjoys working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment alongside a very cohesive team of professionals.
The successful candidate will have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Drive for results and urgency and motivation towards achievement of goals.
Ability to understand, anticipate and meet "client" needs, effectively communicating and always remaining cognizant of related risks.
Strong desire to participate as part of a team, with an ability to contribute to a shared sense of direction.
Strategic, creative and analytical ability to consider, refine and merge different approaches to achieve workable solutions through strong analytical skills and resourcefulness.
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and resourceful.
Be supportive of innovation, and adaptable and flexible to work effectively in a context of rapid change and to grasp opportunities to learn and build knowledge.
Facility in managing shifting priorities.
Capacity to work autonomously and under pressure, displaying composure in difficult situations, demonstrating thoroughness, tenacity and resilience to persevere.
Have a practical and business-oriented approach, recognizing the operational and commercial implications of any commercial arrangement.
The successful candidate will be willing to go beyond a defined role, to tackle issues oneself as a means to increase overall effectiveness and who looks at the broad context to decide what action is called for to achieve the desired result. The successful candidate will be prepared to pursue the tough option if it means doing the right thing for the business. The successful candidate will consider the financial, operational or strategic impact of all actions and decisions and ensure that these factors are appropriately considered. The ability to convey messages and thoughts clearly, concisely, persuasively and in a focused manner; to listen and question appropriately to gain full understanding; to tailor the message appropriately to the listeners; and to share information, ideas and feedback in a timely manner are essential. Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanor) is assumed. The successful candidate will be one who takes pride in the role as a representative of Canada's flag carrier. Solid academic credentials and a proven track record must be demonstrated. Membership in the Bar of a Canadian Province or U.S. State is essential and common and civil law training is an asset. Intangible Benefits: The successful candidate will often be required to work autonomously but will have the benefit of working closely and exchanging with other counsel and internal clients who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of all commercial aspects of the business. While demands are often as high as in private practice, workflow tends to be more predictable. The work is diverse and challenging and exciting. There are regular opportunities for exposure to new mandates; the range of available work is wide, and quality is high. An international dimension is also present for one for whom an international practice, based in Montreal, is attractive. Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. Diversity and Inclusion Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Feb 07, 2023
Contract
Description
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. About Air Canada and the Law Branch: Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 88 internationally. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger flights and cargo-only flights with its fleet of Boeing 767-300 freighters. Air Canada has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050. We have an innovative legal and compliance team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of its internal clients, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada's strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Law Branch, you'll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world. The Law Branch is comprised of about 80 dedicated professionals (including lawyers, paralegals, and assistants), with expertise tailored to deliver best in class integrated legal solutions to our business units and corporate functions. We are committed to delivering the highest level of expertise, service, responsiveness and flexibility to our clients by:
Becoming world class in everything we do to support a top ten global airline;
Flying every mile in our clients' shoes, taking the time to know them, caring and listening;
Partnering, with care and class, and a customer mindset;
Anticipating and effectively supporting our clients' needs;
Leading and innovating, initiating, facilitating and devising creative and sustainable solutions.
The Position: Air Canada is looking for a commercial counsel to join our team of professionals in Montreal. While the position is temporary, there may be an opportunity for permanence at the end of the term. As a member of the Corporate & Commercial team, the successful candidate will:
Work on a variety of commercial transactions and initiatives supporting all aspects of our business and operations.
Be responsible for providing advice on contractual matters and other legal issues and drafting, reviewing and commenting on contractual and other documentation.
Play an important role in negotiating and supporting the "client" in all phases of a project, from conception through the letter of intent to completion of the final transaction documentation.
Qualifications
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in a leading law firm or an established in-house legal department.
Demonstrable commercial law background and experience in the drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial agreements is key.
Particular experience in contracts relating to at least one of the following areas is an asset: procurement of "mission critical" goods and services or information technology (IT).
A passion for learning and gaining a deep understanding of the business to more effectively support strategies and objectives.
Strong written and oral communication skills, possess good business judgment and be strategic, pragmatic and thorough with a solid ability to assess legal and business risk.
Strong drafting, negotiating and analytical skills, be a leader, self-motivated and someone who thrives on challenges and having responsibility and who enjoys working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment alongside a very cohesive team of professionals.
The successful candidate will have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Drive for results and urgency and motivation towards achievement of goals.
Ability to understand, anticipate and meet "client" needs, effectively communicating and always remaining cognizant of related risks.
Strong desire to participate as part of a team, with an ability to contribute to a shared sense of direction.
Strategic, creative and analytical ability to consider, refine and merge different approaches to achieve workable solutions through strong analytical skills and resourcefulness.
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and resourceful.
Be supportive of innovation, and adaptable and flexible to work effectively in a context of rapid change and to grasp opportunities to learn and build knowledge.
Facility in managing shifting priorities.
Capacity to work autonomously and under pressure, displaying composure in difficult situations, demonstrating thoroughness, tenacity and resilience to persevere.
Have a practical and business-oriented approach, recognizing the operational and commercial implications of any commercial arrangement.
The successful candidate will be willing to go beyond a defined role, to tackle issues oneself as a means to increase overall effectiveness and who looks at the broad context to decide what action is called for to achieve the desired result. The successful candidate will be prepared to pursue the tough option if it means doing the right thing for the business. The successful candidate will consider the financial, operational or strategic impact of all actions and decisions and ensure that these factors are appropriately considered. The ability to convey messages and thoughts clearly, concisely, persuasively and in a focused manner; to listen and question appropriately to gain full understanding; to tailor the message appropriately to the listeners; and to share information, ideas and feedback in a timely manner are essential. Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanor) is assumed. The successful candidate will be one who takes pride in the role as a representative of Canada's flag carrier. Solid academic credentials and a proven track record must be demonstrated. Membership in the Bar of a Canadian Province or U.S. State is essential and common and civil law training is an asset. Intangible Benefits: The successful candidate will often be required to work autonomously but will have the benefit of working closely and exchanging with other counsel and internal clients who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of all commercial aspects of the business. While demands are often as high as in private practice, workflow tends to be more predictable. The work is diverse and challenging and exciting. There are regular opportunities for exposure to new mandates; the range of available work is wide, and quality is high. An international dimension is also present for one for whom an international practice, based in Montreal, is attractive. Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. Diversity and Inclusion Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.