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Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.   Aviva Canada is one of Canada’s leading property and casualty insurance groups, providing home, automobile, lifestyle and business insurance to 2.4 million customers. A subsidiary of UK-based Aviva plc, Aviva Canada has more than 4,000 employees focused on creating a sustainable future for our people, our customers, our communities and our planet. In 2021, Aviva plc announced Aviva’s global ambition to become a net zero carbon emissions company by 2040.   We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Vice-President, Corporate Counsel in our corporate legal team within the General Counsel office. We are looking for a business-minded lawyer with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualifying in-house and/or law firm experience to help deliver first class legal advice and support to the Aviva Canada business.   This role offers a great opportunity to work with a highly collaborative corporate legal team. You will be able to apply and further strengthen and grow your skills and experience in a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.   Does this sound like your next role? Read on!   What you’ll bring: Call to a provincial Canadian bar with a current license. Minimum of 8 years of post-qualifying inhouse and/or law firm experience. Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in Canadian corporate and commercial law. Knowledge and experience in insurance and/or working with large financial institutions would be a definite asset. Demonstrated experience working with senior management and executives. Proven ability to manage projects, negotiations and relationships (internal and external). Strong drafting and negotiation skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members, peers and collaborators. Responsive to the needs of the business. Possess strong problem-solving skills, with ability to provide timely, pragmatic and commercially focused advice. Ability to spot, troubleshoot and summarize legal issues and ability to effectively convey recommendations to partners. Aviva offers a flexible working model which allows this role to be split between working remotely and working at Aviva’s Markham and Toronto offices.   What you’ll get: The salary band for this position ranges from $133,800 to $248,600. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity. Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities. Outstanding Career Development opportunities. We’ll support your professional development education. Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health Hybrid flexible work model   Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.   Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

Stikeman Elliott LLP, one of Canada’s pre-eminent business law firms, is seeking an experienced Commercial Energy Associate for its Calgary office. Stikeman Elliott prides itself on providing excellent learning and development opportunities and support for its Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial and leading group of lawyers in our Calgary office. The successful candidate will have 2 to 10 years of experience working with a diverse client base on domestic and international transactions across upstream and midstream oil and gas, conventional power, renewable energy and emerging areas. Experience in advising clients on practicing corporate and commercial law related to energy projects, mergers and acquisitions, share and asset sale transactions, commercial agreements, joint venture arrangements and limited partnership structures, reorganizations, project development, transportation and storage arrangements, and power purchase contracts will be very relevant to the role. You will have mentorship and sponsorship at the Partner and Associate levels, as well as a team of Junior Associates to support your practice. This is an excellent role for someone seeking a long-term career opportunity. For the 15th consecutive year, Stikeman Elliott has been named as one of the 2023 Kincentric Best Employers in Canada. Being awarded this recognition is a testament to the exceptional workplace that our hardworking and dedicated people have created. Stikeman Elliott was awarded Energy Law Firm of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 and has the most lawyers ranked across combined corporate practice areas (Corporate/M&A, Capital Markets and Private Equity) among Canadian firms. In this position you will work with a dynamic team of lawyers and gain industry leading experience working with clients in significant transactional and advisory engagements. You will also work on innovative mandates involving alternative energy and renewables. The successful candidate will have: a law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta; experience in commercial energy legal work or an interest in focusing their practice in the field; a desire to do excellent work; excellent academic credentials; a breadth and depth of technical legal knowledge, excellent business judgment, and strong analytical and drafting skills; excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative, and the ability to work well on a variety of teams; and excellent organizational, project management and leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple time sensitive priorities. Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials: cover letter; resume; and summary and description of relevant experience. Stikeman Elliott welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. At Stikeman Elliott, diversity, equity and inclusion are integral parts of who we are. Our culture attracts talented individuals that hold unique beliefs, orientations and perspectives, but share an approach to the way we do business. Our growing global client base benefits from the broad range of legal talent at our firm, comprised of people from different backgrounds and abilities who hold varied skill sets and forms of expertise. To apply please send your application materials to Laura Triana, Acting Director, Professional Resources at ltriana@stikeman.com or visit the Calgary Associates page of our website at https://www.stikeman.com/en-ca/careers/associates/calgary. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Department of CSM Legal in the Cumming School of Medicine is currently seeking a Full-time/Part-time Regular Junior Legal Counsel . The legal services group at the Cumming School of Medicine (¿CSM Legal¿) plays a key role in supporting researchers by ensuring research is conducted with the required legal agreements in place. Junior legal Counsel reviews and revises contracts under the direction of the Senior Legal Counsel and in collaboration with other lawyers and contracts specialists . Please see our website for more information about what we do https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/research/csm-legal/home Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to): Contract / Agreement Review Responsible for review of research contracts including data transfer agreements, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, clinical trial agreements, partnership agreements, grant agreements, amendments, and sub-site agreements Accountable for the contract content including interpreting content, proposing alternate language, and determining when Senior Legal Counsel need to be consulted Negotiate contract clauses with external parties (such as academic institutions, government agencies and industry) Draft contract clauses based on legacy agreements Independently manage conflict / competing interests of faculty members / external parties Interpret, revise, and finalize clinical research contracts ensuring all terms are compliant with University and AHS policies Complete final review for completion ensuring all required forms, attachments, and supporting documents are include before the contract is finalized Contract / Agreement Process Independently manage and prioritize own workflow Meet unit performance targets Track contract progression and provide feedback to other University departments, government agencies and external parties regarding the status of a contract Ensure proper certifications are in place Maintain contract library and revise contract templates as required Lead the drafting internal guidelines and processes for the management of agreements, as requested by the Senior Legal Counsel Independently implement guidelines and processes for the management of agreements Develop and provide onboarding and training to CSM legal staff Utilize and update the unit contract management system and other legal databases/spreadsheets to track contract progression Meet with sponsors and researchers in advance of the submission of the research contract documentation if required Respond to requests from Researchers and provide information and advice on University policies and administrative processes governing research contracts Identify and recommend process improvements for contract administration to the or the Senior Legal Counsel Draft, lead and implement process improvements as required by Senior Legal Counsel Qualifications / Requirements: Law degree is required Must be a member of the Law Society of Alberta ( if you are not called to the bar your application will NOT be considered) Must have at least 2 years of experience working in areas related to contracts Experience in interpreting legal contracts and relevant policies is required Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to create well-constructed documents that effectively communicate to the intended audience Demonstrated strong drafting skills is required Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while producing on-time and high-quality deliverables is required Proven ability to work independently is required Proven ability to work as a member of a team is required Must be able to successfully and efficiently manage a project team completing high volume tasks and files is required Excellent attention to detail is required Strong time management skills are required Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are required Strong and proven ability to lead and participate in process change initiatives is required Advanced working knowledge of MS Office and SharePoint is an asset Application Deadline: September 23, 2024 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. This position is classified in the Professional/Administrative Career Band, Level P3L of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website . About the University of Calgary UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( equity@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( hrhire@ucalgary.ca ). Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is Canada’s largest nurses’ union. We are powered by our members — 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals, and 18,000 nursing student affiliates — who provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community, clinics and industry. Our mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians. We empower members and fight against unfair and unsafe treatment, negotiate and enforce our contracts, offer benefits and insurance, provide tailored education and development opportunities and much more. We confront governments, administrations and other policymakers head on to fight for high-quality public health care. ONA is seeking to hire a Contract Labour Relations Officer (WSIB Appeals Specialist) . This position reports to the Manager, Provincial Services and works within the boundaries of ONA’s governing and administrative policies, vision and strategic outcomes and team standards. The successful candidate will be responsible to meet the service delivery needs of membership by assessing WSIB files for merit and conducting appeals on behalf of ONA members.   This is what else you can expect from this dynamic role: Conduct WSIB appeals from the intent to appeal, through the investigation of the issues, writing submissions, and performing oral hearings, up to and including Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT). Effective case management which includes performing quality merit assessments, the identification of issues in dispute, early intervention strategies and opportunities, address competing priorities among files, maintain timelines, and advance files in a timely manner. Provide strategic advice to members regarding their appeal. Identify and communicate trends observed in workplace injuries among ONA members – as well as the appeals process – in the areas of health and safety, return to work and labour relations to the appropriate teams to ensure members’ rights are protected. Keep abreast of any WSIB/WSIAT and Ontario Human Rights Code legislative and policy changes that impact ONA members’ appeals. Achieve ONA’s position and maintain the collective and individual rights of members throughout the course of the appeals work. Identify risks and opportunities related to ONA achieving its goals/mandate. What we are looking for: The successful candidate will possess - Degree or diploma in Labour/Industrial Relations (or related field). A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing WSIB case work, along with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in adjudication and case/claims management based on interpretation of relevant statutes and principles, preferably in the WSIB environment. Paralegal license (Ontario) is considered an asset. A Registered Nurse designation, or other regulated health professional designation, is an asset (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Demonstrated knowledge and experience in written and oral appeal representation at WSIB (Operations/Appeals Services) and WSIAT. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation ( Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act ). Professional development related to WSIB and other impacting legislation. Project Management (PMP) certificate is an asset. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)/Mediation certificate/training is an asset. The successful candidate must be able to travel, possess a valid driver’s license and have access to an automobile for business use.   All interested candidates may apply via ONA Jobs by 4:30 p.m. on September 27 , 2024.   The Ontario Nurses’ Association is committed to employment and pay equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Indigenous descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. We also provide accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources .   Thank you for your interest in joining us. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.