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We are Pomerleau. And you could be too. At Pomerleau, we fully understand that our mission is not only to create infrastructure or erect buildings, but to build communities. As a leader in the construction industry for nearly 60 years, we always aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve across Canada. To do this, we do everything we can to listen to their needs, to never lose sight of the realities of tomorrow and to innovate in a more committed, more collaborative and more sustainable way. Together, this is how we redefine our practice - for the good of our profession and of future generations. The Opportunity Act as legal counsel in matters of corporate and commercial law to support the day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries). If you are looking to be a part of a rapidly growing legal team with great opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement, apply today! What YOU Will Do Supporting Pomerleau’s project teams through project execution in respect of contract administration, and providing solution-oriented advice to resolve course-of-construction issues with project owners, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants Drafting and negotiating complex project contracts with project owners, including in the context of DBFOM, DBF, PDBF, PDB, DB and all manner of CCDC contracts Drafting and negotiating subcontracts, supply and consulting agreements Advising on the structuring of, and drafting and negotiating agreements governing, relationships with project partners, including joint ventures, general and limited partnerships and bidding consortia arrangements Advising Pomerleau’s project finance team in respect of project financing matters Supporting Pomerleau’s bid teams, advising on procurement and tendering matters (public and private), bid compliance, and negotiation, including leading and/or participating in commercially confidential meetings Working with the legal and commercial teams to develop, update and improve Pomerleau’s standard contracting processes and precedents Retaining, coordinating and collaborating with external legal counsel Any other associated tasks relating to the operations of the Pomerleau and its subsidiaries   What YOU Will Bring Hold a juris doctorate, or bachelor’s degree in law, and be a member of the Law Society of Ontario Have 2 to 7 years of experience in corporate and commercial law Demonstrate relevant experience with PPP-type contractual arrangements Excellent negotiation and legal argumentation skills, both verbally and in writing You thrive working in a collaborative and team environment You are a self-starter and not afraid to be resourceful and ask questions Ability to travel to various regions in Canada where work representation may be required Bonus if you also have: Working knowledge of the construction industry Fluently bilingual in both official languages, both written and oral   Why Choose Pomerleau Competitive salary 4 weeks’ vacation Group insurance (including a health spending account!) Group RRSP Employer paid monthly public transit pass Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement Employee assistance program Exciting training opportunities Dynamic culture Exciting career opportunities Summer hours all year long Access to telemedecine platform Diaolgue for free New work from home policy   What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together. Apply now to join the team. We want to hear from you! We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to join our Talent Network to stay informed about all job opportunities at Pomerleau. Pomerleau Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. During any stage of the recruitment and hiring process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path. Osler is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Ottawa team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Legal Assistance with experience in Tax Law with a focus on Litigation and Federal Court matters, but we will consider a strong Legal Assistant from other areas. The focus of the position is to provide exemplary legal support for our Partners, allowing for the concentration to be on providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Clerical support such as answering the telephone, e appointments for lawyers, maintaining lawyer’s calendars and reminding lawyers of deadlines; makes travel/accommodation arrangements on behalf of legal professionals, handling of expense claims. Perform client account administration which includes receiving, reviewing, editing and drafting e-prebills; preparing invoices for review by legal professionals; receiving and preparing accounts for finalization and preparing subsequent correspondence and addressing client inquiries regarding billings; receiving and preparing monthly summary statement of certain client invoices. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Completion of a Community College Secretarial program Experience working with Tax Law, Federal Courts, litigation in a professional office or legal environment is ideal but will consider other areas of Law Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to deal with a variety of internal and external contacts Ability to multi-task, organize and manage multiple priorities and respond to requests from a wide range of stakeholders Excellent writing skills to effectively draft legal documents Ability to learn new technology and adapt to new systems and processes We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada’s leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls please on the legal job board.

JOB SUMMARY Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law. You are responsible for providing administrative, secretarial and clerical services to the managers and lawyers within Legal Services. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 2 year Legal Secretarial program Minimum of 3 years of related legal experience KNOWLEDGE General and legal office procedures and practices, file systems and general office equipment Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) City policies and procedures Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers. COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Coordinate and prioritize work Communicate effectively with a wide range of staff, clients, developers and external law firms Manage information pertaining to projects and files Maintain a "Bring ForwardTickler" system Compose correspondence Maintain confidentiality Operate word processing equipment, transcriber and other office equipment Arrange meetings and travel Research, compile and summarize data to facilitate preparation of documents and reports Effective interpersonal skills Work independently Use discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality Reliable, thorough and detail-oriented WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the terms and conditions. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.     We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.     The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.     The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.     Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

Requisition ID: 9597 Department: Legal Service: Employment & Labour Law Service Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week Affiliation: MPE Salary Information: $88,335.52 - $111,718.88 annually (2022 rates of pay) Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Legal Services Application Close: 12/09/2023 JOB SUMMARY Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law. Under the guidance of more senior legal counsel, you are responsible for providing a wide range of legal services to City Council, Committees, Departments, local boards and agencies, in one or more of the following areas: Employment law and labour relations focusing on labour arbitrations, Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal proceedings, pay equity, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, wrongful dismissal, litigation and other labour relations and employment law issues generally. You provide legal opinions and policy advice to an assigned client group and are responsible for protecting/advancing the legal interests of the City, advocating and defending corporate positions before the courts and external decision-making bodies. You also provide guidance and mentoring to more junior Legal Counsel, Articling Law Students and Paralegals/Law Clerks in the respective practice area. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree (3 year program after first degree). Minimum of 2 years of broad legal experience in the practice of municipal law, as outlined in the Job Summary, which may include experience before civil courts, administrative boards and tribunals, or specific experience directly related to the assigned area of practice. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Licensed by Law Society of Ontario and called to the Bar of Ontario KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of the Municipal Act 2001 Knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct of the Law Society of Upper Canada Working knowledge of municipal operations, City organizational structures, and departmental business requirements, complexities, and inter-relationships Working knowledge of the specific legislation, regulations, policies/guidelines and methods/procedures relating to the assigned area of practice Working knowledge of the law of civil procedures and practice before the courts, and or administrative boards or tribunals Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures relating to interviewing, facilitation, negotiation, dispute resolution, and mediation Protocols for developing submissions, briefings, reports Protocols for responding to inquiries, and preparing reports, briefing notes and other communiqués Knowledge of Employee Code of Conduct as well as applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers. COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Able to work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team Able to professionally represent the City before the courts and or administrative tribunals, and at meetings involving multiple shareholders and the general public Possess leadership and human relations skills to provide ongoing mentoring, training, and coaching to more junior Legal Counsel, Articling Law Students, Paralegals and Law Clerks Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, to manage multiple projects, and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and timelines Able to consult with internal corporate clients and provide problem solving advice, opinion and guidance on legal matters Able to undertake research, investigate/define issues, isolate key components of diverse issues, analyze/evaluate/interpret information, present findings and make recommendations Possess articulate and persuasive communication skills and strong influencing/negotiating skills/abilities in order to handle the advisory, adversarial and administrative nature of the work Able to describe legal concepts in readily understandable terms, and provide timely, constructive professional advice/information to all clients to assist in the decision-making process Skilled in composing and writing pleadings, opinions, reports and summaries and other documents for assigned client group Able to write contract language, memoranda, settlement documents, reports and proposals Skilled in public speaking and in preparing/delivering presentations Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite and the ability to utilize specialized software and internet resources for legal research Able to maintain and secure detailed documentation, records and files Self directed in applying judgement, initiative and creativity to address unique situations Demonstrates leadership capabilities Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills Thorough and attentive to detail Demonstrates tact , diplomacy, political awareness, sound judgement and discretion in protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of information Resilient, and able to deal with difficult individuals and situations WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.   We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.   The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.   The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.   Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path. Osler is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Ottawa team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Legal Assistance with experience in Tax Law with a focus on Litigation and Federal Court matters. The focus of the position is to provide exemplary legal support for two legal practices allowing for the Legal Professionals to concentrate on providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Clerical support such as answering the telephone, e appointments for lawyers, maintaining lawyer’s calendars and reminding lawyers of deadlines; makes travel/accommodation arrangements on behalf of legal professionals, handling of expense claims. Duties associated with litigation practices such as assisting counsel with trial preparation; organizing documentation and sending required materials to opposing counsel; maintains book of pleadings; prepares court documents, etc. Perform client account administration which includes receiving, reviewing, editing and drafting e-prebills; preparing invoices for review by legal professionals; receiving and preparing accounts for finalization and preparing subsequent correspondence and addressing client inquiries regarding billings; receiving and preparing monthly summary statement of certain client invoices. Provide Assistant support as a Floater to other legal areas including Intellectual Property, Employment and Technology Law Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Completion of a Community College Secretarial program Experience working with Tax Law, Federal Courts, litigation in a professional office or legal environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to deal with a variety of internal and external contacts Ability to multi-task, organize and manage multiple priorities and respond to requests from a wide range of stakeholders Excellent writing skills to effectively draft legal documents Ability to learn new technology and adapt to new systems and processes We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada’s leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls please.

Avocat-conseil, Supervision des paiements de détail   Tenez un rôle central La Banque du Canada s’est donnée comme vision d’être une banque centrale influente – dynamique, engagée et digne de confiance – mobilisée pour un Canada meilleur. Aucun autre employeur ne vous offrira l’occasion d’œuvrer au cœur même de l’économie canadienne, au sein d’une organisation dont le travail a une incidence considérable sur le bien-être économique et financier des Canadiens. Vous serez mis au défi, énergisé et motivé à exceller dans notre environnement. En nous appuyant sur les principes qui nous ont toujours guidés - l'excellence, l'intégrité et le respect - nous nous efforçons d'être tournés vers l'avenir et d'innover, d'accueillir des personnes aux perspectives et aux talents divers, et de gagner la confiance en respectant nos engagements et en expliquant clairement l'intention de nos politiques et de nos actions. Grâce à notre régime de retraite à prestations déterminées, à nos avantages sociaux et à notre grande souplesse en matière d'équilibre entre la vie professionnelle et vie privée, découvrez pourquoi nous sommes classés chaque année parmi les meilleurs employeurs du Canada : Travailler ici - Banque du Canada   Pour en savoir plus sur les prochaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche veuillez consulter processus de recrutement.   Le saviez-vous? La Banque du Canada est la banque centrale du pays. Son mandat consiste à favoriser la prospérité économique et financière du Canada en faisant la promotion de la stabilité et de l’efficience du système financier, qui comprend les banques et coopératives de crédit, les marchés financiers ainsi que les systèmes de compensation et de règlement. À cette fin, la Banque : offre des services de banque centrale, notamment des facilités de trésorerie et de prêt de dernier ressort agit comme organisme de surveillance et autorité de résolution à l’égard des infrastructures de marchés financiers essentielles effectue et publie des analyses et des recherches contribue à l’élaboration et à la mise en œuvre de politiques publiques supervise les fournisseurs de services de paiement (FSP).   Ce que vous ferez Sous l’autorité du Directeur, Affaires juridiques relatives à la supervision des paiements de détail, vous fournissez à la Banque des conseils juridiques spécialisés en votre qualité de juriste d’expérience. Vous appuyez le département de la Supervision de la Banque en donnant des conseils juridiques relatifs à la fonction de supervision des fournisseurs de services de paiement de la Banque conformément à la Loi sur les activités associées aux paiements de détail et au cadre de surveillance associé. Dans un premier temps, vous participerez à tous les aspects de l’établissement et de la mise en œuvre du nouveau cadre de surveillance et de conformité. Une fois le cadre établi, vous soutiendrez les activités de la Banque relatives à la surveillance et à l’application de la loi, et aux demandes d’examen au titre de la Loi. Vous aurez à retenir les services d’avocats de l’extérieur qui représenteront la Banque dans des situations où des conseils spécialisés sont requis et à gérer les relations avec ces avocats de manière autonome. De plus, vous aurez à travailler en partenariat avec les clients internes et les avocats d’autres d’organisations afin de répondre aux besoins en évolution de la Banque et de ses départements. Vos futures responsabilités contribuer à l’élaboration des politiques associées aux règlements connexes de la Loi qui définiront le cadre et aider à élaborer les principes directeurs en matière de conformité mettre à profit votre expérience en droit administratif pour aider à formuler des directives en matière de supervision et d’application de la loi participer à l’élaboration et à la conception de politiques, de processus et de documents publics et internes liés aux responsabilités de supervision et d’application de la loi exercées par la Banque donner des conseils sur l’application du cadre à divers modèles d’affaires nationaux et étrangers donner des conseils sur la décision d’utiliser des outils prudentiels et correctifs en fonction de circonstances et de faits particuliers assurer ou diriger la représentation de la Banque dans les procédures découlant de questions de conformité s’acquitter d’autres fonctions de conseil juridique liées aux autres fonctions de la Banque   Ce qu’il vous faut pour réussir Vous possédez une connaissance approfondie du droit réglementaire canadien, une expérience appréciable des questions de droit administratif, ainsi que la capacité de fournir aux clients des conseils juridiques pratiques, que ceux-ci soient élaborés à l’interne ou dans un cabinet d’avocats.   Ce poste exige également d’excellentes aptitudes pour la recherche, conjuguées à un vif intérêt pour l’évolution des enjeux juridiques et les progrès technologiques dans le secteur financier. Il nécessite des aptitudes supérieures pour l’analyse, et notamment la capacité d’analyser et de saisir rapidement l’essence de problèmes complexes ayant des répercussions sur la Banque et le secteur financier, et de concevoir de façon autonome des solutions adéquates.   Vous devez connaître le mandat, les besoins et les objectifs de la Banque et vous appuyer sur cette connaissance pour donner des conseils à la fois judicieux, pragmatiques et précis. Vous avez en outre une excellente facilité à communiquer tant oralement que par écrit et de solides aptitudes pour la planification, la gestion de projet et l’organisation pour bien gérer des dossiers complexes ou délicats et des priorités changeantes, tout en vous adaptant aux situations imprévues.   Pour bien exercer les fonctions de ce poste, vous devez aussi posséder d’excellentes aptitudes pour l’établissement de relations et savoir travailler aussi bien de façon autonome qu’en équipe. Enfin, vous devez être disposé à voyager à l’occasion (très peu de déplacements sont cependant prévus).   Atouts expérience de la prestation de conseils à un organisme de surveillance ou de réglementation dans le secteur financier ou un autre domaine connaissance du secteur des services de paiement et des technologies financières expérience de la prestation de conseils à des organes décisionnels administratifs expérience dans le domaine de l’élaboration de politiques expérience du contentieux en droit administratif expérience acquise dans un important cabinet d’avocats, au sein d’un organisme public ou d’une organisation internationale connaissance du droit civil ou du droit international privé et public connaissance de la structure générale et des grandes fonctions de la Banque du Canada   Vos études et votre expérience diplôme en droit et adhésion au barreau d’une province canadienne, et, après l’admission au barreau, au moins cinq années d’expérience liée aux questions juridiques de réglementation, et en particulier aux questions de droit administratif. ou une combinaison équivalente de formation et d’expérience.   Ce que vous devez savoir Exigence linguistique : Anglais et français essentiels (bilinguisme); une connaissance fonctionnelle de la deuxième langue officielle est le niveau minimum (niveaux 4) de départ. Des cours pourraient être fournis pour atteindre le niveau exigé, c.-à-d. une connaissance pleinement fonctionnelle (niveaux 5) de la deuxième langue officielle. La priorité est donnée aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents. Niveau de sécurité requis: Être éligible à l'obtention du niveau secret Une aide à la réinstallation pourrait être offerte au besoin. Veuillez sauvegarder une copie de l'affiche. Une fois la date de clôture est passée, elle ne sera plus disponible. Le titre officiel de ce poste est « Avocat-conseil »   Pour les postes réguliers sans possibilité de télétravail complet OU Pour une durée de 3 ans ou moins (si le chef n'approuve pas le travail à distance ) Modèle de travail hybride #LI-Hybrid La Banque propose des modalités de travail qui offrent une certaine souplesse aux employés, permettant la formation d'équipes performantes et favorisant une excellente culture de travail. Dans le cadre du modèle de travail hybride de la Banque, la plupart des employés peuvent faire du télétravail à domicile pendant une grande partie de chaque mois, et sont attendus d’être présents sur les lieux de travail de la Banque au moins huit jours par mois pour aider à créer des liens entre collègues. Vous devrez vivre à une distance raisonnable du bureau..   Ce que vous pouvez attendre de la Banque Saisissez cette occasion unique de faire partie d’une équipe très performante au sein d’une grande organisation. La Banque offre un programme de rémunération et d’avantages sociaux concurrentiel conçu pour répondre à vos besoins à chaque étape de votre vie et de votre carrière. Pour en savoir plus sur les principaux avantages sociaux, veuillez consulter Tout ce qui s'offre à vous.     Le salaire se situe généralement entre 130 960$ et 163 700$, (niveau de poste 20) selon les compétences et l’expérience du candidat retenu. La Banque offre une prime pour les personnes qui répondent aux attentes avec succès de 7 à 10 % du salaire de base individuel. La Banque offre une rémunération au rendement aux personnes qui dépassent les attentes (15 % du salaire de base).. Les employés qui fournissent un rendement exceptionnel dépassant largement les attentes peuvent être admissibles à une rémunération au rendement plus élevée. Un programme complet d’avantages sociaux flexibles vous permet de choisir le niveau de protection qui correspond à vos besoins en matière de soins de santé, de soins dentaires, d’assurance invalidité, d’assurance vie et d’assurance accident. Vous pouvez également acheter des jours de congé supplémentaires (maximum de cinq par année) qui s’ajoutent à vos congés annuels de base. Vous bénéficiez d’un régime de retraite à prestations déterminées indexées.    

ABOUT GOWLING WLG 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. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. 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. 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 Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office is currently seeking an energetic Associate Lawyer to join its dynamic Employment, Labour and Equalities Group. Gowling WLG represents and advises a wide range of major private and public organizations on all matters related to employment, labour, workplace safety and insurance and human rights. The successful candidate will have no less than two years of substantial experience assisting and providing guidance to clients with workplace and employment-related legal matters. The ideal candidate must have proven client management skills, strong analytical communication and drafting skills and be prepared to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients. Bilingualism is an asset. Application details Interested candidates should forward their resumes, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website. 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.

LEGAL COUNSEL The Public, Legal and Corporate Affairs Branch is looking for a Legal Counsel for an indeterminate position. The position is classified as an RÉ-06 ($83, 979 to $113, 423 per annum) salary under review.   ABOUT US The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation. Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act .     DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Reporting to the General Counsel and Director, Legal Affairs, the Legal Counsel provides advice and assistance on a variety of legal matters including the revision of leases and other agreements, construction law, civil liability, procurement and other related legal issues. The individual provides professional and timely legal advice to all branches of the NCC, including the Executive Management. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: A University law degree (J.D., LL.B.). CERTIFICATE / LICENSE: License to practice law in the province of Ontario. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law. Experience working in the following areas of Common Law: Contract Law Commercial Leasing Real Estate law. KNOWLEDGE Of Common Law Of Contract law, Commercial Leasing, Real Estate and Tort Law Of the National Capital Act and its applicable regulations. ABILITIES To analyze problems, conduct research and provide legal advice. To interpret law to individuals without legal training. To handle multiple assignments and set priorities to meet tight deadlines. To work independently and within a team environment. To communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both official languages. COMPETENCIES Demonstrating Integrity and Respect Civility and Well-Being Thinking things through - Innovating through analysis and ideas; Working Effectively with Others – Relationships and Trust Building; and Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented – Getting Things Done CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance. Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB. Position is in the National Capital Region. The candidate must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace (40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario). The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment, all employees are currently asked to work on-site at least two (2) days per week.     The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca. Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free). Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.      

ABOUT GOWLING WLG 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. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. PROFILE Working within our Advocacy group with a focus on Medical Defence, the Legal Administrative Assistant will perform full legal administrative work of a responsible and confidential nature for one or more professionals. RESPONSIBILITIES Performing full legal administrative work of a responsible and confidential nature; Organizing and expediting the flow of work through the professional's practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate; Working proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional's practice; Accurately preparing legal documents and correspondence with minimal direction; Using initiative and good judgment to relieve the professional of administrative detail; Preparing and organizing meeting and briefing materials for the professional and file management; Supporting the practice group in monitoring billing matters and undertaking of administrative tasks; Transcribing and typing legal documents and correspondence; Liaising between the legal professionals and various internal and external individuals, groups and clients at all levels; Managing the professional’s calendar including travel arrangements; Any other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Relevant post-secondary education (such as a University degree or Administrative/Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma) coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a professional environment (litigaiton preferred). Good keyboard and dicta-typing skills are required. Positive, can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to overcome challenges, to work with changing priorities, and to think ‘outside the box’ when looking for solutions. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner. Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment. Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment. Bilingualism (French/English) would be an asset. 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.

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.      

Canada’s leader in nuclear science and technology, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), is searching for a Legal Counsel to join a dynamic and highly motivated team focused on AECL delivering innovative solutions to address urgent challenges posed by climate change, health care, environmental remediation, and security.    Reporting to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the Legal Counsel is responsible for providing practical, effective advice across AECL to assist in managing legal and related risks in support of the AECL mandate.  Additionally, this position assists in the resolution of existing, emerging or potential legal issues arising across all operations and also on general legal matters as they arise.    This position is based out of our Ottawa, Ontario office location; however, travel may be required at times to other AECL sites and elsewhere.   Essential Responsibilities: Develop in-depth knowledge of AECL’S mandate and missions as well as the underlying agreements from which legal issues, or the need for legal advice, may arise. This includes the agreements relating to the GoCo model and historic agreements involving AECL. Support the Contract Management function on the interpretation, compliance and documentation of the GoCo model agreements as well as procurement activities in support of AECL operations. This includes review of exceptions to AECL’s standard form contracts, crafting, drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and procurement documents, advising on claims arising from contractual matters, advising on a variety of procurement related issues as necessary. Deliver quality and timely services to internal client groups and skillfully articulate AECL’s legal perspectives with external parties as needed. Provide legal support in contract related negotiations and other legal matters. Support AECL and, in particular, the General Counsel and the Contract Management function in their oversight of CNEA’s and CNL’s, as well as AECL’s compliance with the GoCo agreements and the consideration of consents, changes and variations contemplated by the agreements. Consider and provide advice on a variety of areas of law in connection with the oversight of the GoCo model or in support of AECL operations. Such areas of law could include: Commercial issues such as advising on contracting issues, negotiating contracts for services, and the appropriateness of AECL consents. Procurement law-related issues. Indigenous law issues, such as advising on the common law duty to consult as well as drafting/negotiating long-term relationship agreements and other related agreements with Indigenous communities. Regulatory/legal compliance issues, including the Financial Administration Act. HR and related issues such as, Canada Labour Code issues, Occupational Safety and Health matters, human rights matters, wrongful dismissal matters, etc. Intellectual property related issues. Access to Information and Privacy issues. Nuclear law issues, including considering and negotiating nuclear indemnifications and considering nuclear law issues as part of providing oversight over the GoCo model. Support the Corporate Secretary on (i) the planning, preparation and execution of Board meetings, including the preparation and review of draft materials in advance of meetings and drafting minutes following the meetings, as well as (ii) on maintaining good corporate governance practices.   Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:   Degree in law (LLB / JD) and called to the bar in Ontario or a member in good standing of a recognized law society / bar association in Canada with the ability to work as in-house counsel in Ontario. 5-10 years legal experience, including a mix of private practice and in-house experience. A wide range of meaningful, in-house and/or private practice experience including in some or all of the following areas of law and activity: procurement processes and related contracting; corporate law; commercial law; intellectual property including intellectual property management, licenses & license management; Indigenous law; employment; litigation; regulatory compliance, privacy/access to information; and corporate governance/secretariat. Strong business acumen, a solid understanding of business fundamentals and a proven ability to make decisions on a commercial basis is required so that decisions are made for sound business reasons. Demonstrated skills in contract and project management are an asset. An understanding of execution and communication risks uniquely present in a publicly funded enterprise. Ability to work both independently and collegially as part of a small team in a multidisciplinary environment and build relationships with teams across the company. Superior communication skills (verbal and written) are required to lead, coordinate and contribute to discussions and presentations with internal clients, management and external parties. Strong negotiation and drafting skills. Ability to make decisions and meet multiple deadlines in a potentially stressful environment. Excellent interpersonal skills to gain commitment and support from key stakeholders. Experience supporting a Corporate Secretary and working with Board of Directors and its committees is an asset. Experience working for a federal Crown corporation is not required but considered an asset. Experience in performance-based contracts that are highly incentivized not required but considered an asset. Bilingual (French-English) is not required but considered an asset.     Please note the selected candidate must successfully meet Government of Canada security clearance requirements.   While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   AECL is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workplace. Preference may be given to members of a designated group (i.e., a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority) to address identified under-representation, if applicable. We encourage candidates to self-identify.   Preference may be given to individuals who are bilingual.     About AECL:   As a federal Crown corporation, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) has a mandate to enable nuclear science and technology, derive optimal value for Canada from AECL’s CANDU intellectual property, and to protect the environment by fulfilling the Government of Canada’s radioactive waste and decommissioning liabilities. Since 2015, AECL has been delivering its mandate through a Government-owned, Contractor-operated (GoCo) business model, whereby a private-sector organization, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), is responsible for managing and operating AECL’s sites on its behalf and the legal job board, pursuant to long term agreements. AECL’s objectives under the GoCo model include accelerating Environmental Remediation Management, managing the Federal Nuclear Science and Technology Work Plan in support of government priorities and needs, and building a world-class nuclear laboratory that fulfils government priorities and grows commercial revenues, while reducing or containing costs and risks to Canada.  

Requisition ID: 7072 Department: Legal Service: Prosecution Service Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $72,759.96 - $85,137.78 annually (2023 rates of pay) Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Legal Services Application Close: 08/03/2023 JOB SUMMARY Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law. You are responsible for conducting prosecutions and appeals of offences under the Provincial Offences Act relating to provincial statutes, provincial regulations, and municipal by-laws and for providing general paralegal and administrative duties related thereto. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 2 year community college diploma in law enforcement, Court and Tribunal Agent Program or related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field Significant and demonstrated experience prosecuting or defending municipal and provincial offences in the Ontario Court of Justice Experience ensuring compliance with Ministry of the Attorney General standards for Provincial Offences Act prosecutions Relevant experience in a law office or as a paralegal KNOWLEDGE Thorough working knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, Highway Traffic Act, and other related provincial statutes, regulations and municipal by-laws, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms Working knowledge of function and responsibilities, processes and administration of the Provincial Offences Courts, trial and appeal procedures, rules of evidence and other applicable legislation, rules and practices Working knowledge and familiarity with investigative techniques employed by enforcement agencies, including enforcement tools and technologies Theory and practice of oral and written advocacy Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers. Working knowledge of ICON software is desirable COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrated negotiation skills Deal tactfully and effectively with judiciary, legal profession, enforcement agencies and general public Manage conflict resolution and possess strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills Knowledgeable, team player, ability to multi-task and process high volumes of work accurately, effective communicator, work with minimum supervision, tactful and diplomatic in high conflict situations, ability to prioritize and work to deadlines, highly organized and effective time manager. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted. You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.   We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.   The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.   The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.   Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together Our Telecom Policy and Regulatory Affairs group is responsible for telecom submissions to the CRTC and other public bodies. We are an interdisciplinary team of advocates, including lawyers, engineers, accountants, and seasoned telecommunications experts. Together, we apply regulatory and public policy principles along with technical knowledge to advance TELUS' interests within the Canadian telecommunications industry. Reporting to the Director, Telecom Policy and Regulatory Affairs, as a highly capable advocate, you will be responsible for leading TELUS’ policy submissions on telecommunications matters before the CRTC, ISED, the courts, and other government bodies. You will collaborate with team members across Canada to advance our interests. Combine your passion for the telecommunications industry and technologies, including the competitive dynamics of our wireline and wireless products and services, with your knowledge of the regulatory framework, to make strategic decisions and advocate for government policies that will shape the future of our success. Here’s how: Drafting TELUS’ submissions for public proceedings conducted before administrative and government bodies such as the CRTC, the Competition Bureau, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Delivering timely analysis of regulatory rules and decisions and assessing proposed regulatory strategies Meeting with senior regulatory and government officials to discuss TELUS’ positions on major public policy issues Advising senior management and their business units on new regulatory rules established by government bodies and supporting compliance activities Embracing a culture that advances our strategic imperatives and corporate priorities, including our Customers First strategy What You Bring Qualifications 3-6 years’ experience practicing law with experience with regulatory law, administrative law, and/or competition law or 5+ years of management experience in a telecommunications role Excellent written advocacy and oral communications skills A demonstrated ability to manage complex files involving cross-functional teams, prioritize and deal with multiple assignments, and exercise judgment, often under significant time pressures A demonstrated ability to balance business requirements against regulatory risks and to formulate solutions to advance the needs of business units Knowledge of economics and public policy processes Great-to-haves Experience with telecommunications law is an asset In-depth knowledge of telecommunications networks and spectrum policy Ability to read and communicate in French