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Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work. What's in it for you? An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community Comprehensive benefits, including: Extended Health including prescription drugs and paramedical Health Spending Account Accident and Life Insurance Dental Long Term Disability Coverage Retirement & Savings Program Paid vacation A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program What can you expect from this position? As Legal Counsel, you will: Advise all levels of the GTAA about legal matters including providing strategic and other transaction advice, review, draft and manage a wide range of complex legal agreements, and providing timely, sound and concise oral and written advice so that business leaders can manage legal risks relative to the business opportunity or threat, with respect to: Health and Safety Contract matters/negotiations Procurement/competitive tenders and requests for proposal Litigation and claims management Air travel and aerodrome regulation Regulatory and Compliance Other matters, as required Oversight and continuous support of the Pearson Standard Program, - including the governance of the Program, document updates, and enforcement of the Rules and Regulations. Lead the GTAA’s board regulatory compliance reporting program including regulatory monitoring and reporting to the Executive Team and Board of Directors. Manage the Legal Department’s response to emergency events including aviation disaster recovery, evidence collection, and litigation management. Oversee and implement the GTAA Policy Governance Framework governing the Corporation’s policies. Draft documentation and otherwise facilitating the provision of legal advice, closing transactions or settling claims. Research, test, and implement methods for improved legal service delivery. Keep abreast of changes and give general legal information to employees to improve awareness of legal issues relevant to the corporation’s business and processes and to assist employees in the performance of their duties, including through in-person presentations, regular newsletters and intra-net posts, and off-the-shelf legal memoranda for frequently asked questions. Identify where the support of specialized external counsel is required and provide instructions to and oversight of external counsel, including management of budgets. Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to team members, fostering innovation, collaboration, and a positive work environment. Support Senior Legal Counsel on major strategic initiatives and cross trains for coverage and growth. This is the role for you, if you have: University degree in Law (LL.B or J.D.) from an accredited law school. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 4 years of experience as a private practice attorney with a leading law firm or as in-house counsel for a leading corporation or both. Strong legal and analytical skills, including a proven ability to provide practical, solution-oriented advice and a strong attention to detail. Experience enforcing and adjudicating rules and regulations in an aviation setting. Experience developing legal programs including the governance documentation, key performance indicators, and reporting to senior management. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to build consensus, engage with stakeholders, and deliver superior public speaking. Experience developing and implementing corporate emergency response policies, including evidence collection, litigation management, and reporting to stakeholders. Leadership and management expertise, with experience mentoring students and managing legal assistants and law clerks to achieve results. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, including the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with changing priorities. Ability to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance. Salary: $141,814.40 - $166,500.00 per annum, based on 40-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity. Performance-Based Incentive: Eligible for an annual bonus target of up to 20% of your annual salary. Language requirements: English Business address: 3111 Convair Drive, Toronto AMF, ON, L5P 1B2 Main location of work: 5915 Airport Road, Mississauga, L4V 1T1 The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive  

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 the 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 support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.   GOWLING WLG HAMILTON Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.   OPPORTUNITIES The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a motivated mid-level associate lawyer to join our dynamic and busy Recovery Services group.   The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in litigation and advocacy. Experience in financial services litigation and/or collections litigation would be a benefit. 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.   As part of an international firm, we practice at the highest level; doing the sophisticated work demanded by some of the biggest businesses in Canada. We are trusted advisors, giving advice that is timely, focused and practical. The successful candidate will work closely with strong teammates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.   If you are a mid-level associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you.   APPLICATION DETAILS Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.   Interested candidates should forward their resume, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website.   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.   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.  

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 the 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 support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. GOWLING WLG HAMILTON Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work. OPPORTUNITIES The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a Patent Agent to join its dynamic Intellectual Property Group and contribute to one of the most disruptive partnerships between research, the law and private industry anywhere in the world.   The successful candidate will ideally possess a degree in engineering sciences such as mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or a related discipline, and have at least 2-3 years experience as a registered agent drafting and prosecuting patent applications within this subject matter field. APPLICATION DETAILS Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.   Interested candidates should forward their resumes, in confidence via the career page on our website: https://gowlingwlg.com/en/careers/canada/ Gowling WLG is proud to be an equal opportunity 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.

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.   Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. Legal Assistant   Role Overview: The Legal Assistant will provide administrative assistance within the Corporate Legal Department to support the Lawyers and Law Clerks. The Legal Assistant will be expected to effectively manage daily tasks and prioritize workload in collaboration with the lawyers they report to and in accordance with their instructions, on an ongoing basis, including duties such as drafting simple legal documents, preparing reports, attending to incoming inquiries as well as other administrative duties as needed.   The Legal Assistant will be part of a team of lawyers and law clerks who are customer oriented and dedicated to providing efficient, high quality work in a collaborative and professional manner.   If you have great interpersonal skills, enjoy a collaborative work environment, are able and enjoy managing and organizing a diverse range of legal files, possess proficient computer skills, are detail oriented, and have a positive attitude, then this position may be of interest to you. Proficiency in English is required; French is considered an asset, but is not a pre-requisite.   Responsibilities: Calendar management including booking meetings, coordinate client appointments and scheduling calls; Revise and occasionally draft documents including agreements, memos, presentations etc. Arrange for execution of agreements/documents ; Arrange audio/ visual requirements, conference calls, hotel and travel arrangements, catering and meeting logistics; Maintain records/files; Effectively manage daily tasks in accordance with priorities; Order supplies required for the department; Assist in maintaining department equipment including printers and photocopiers; General administrative duties and ad hoc projects, such as participation in committees of the organization   Qualifications: Post-Secondary education in the form of a Legal Assistant Certificate or Diploma; Having worked in a similar environment (law firm and/or in-house) with emphasis on an administrative role; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Serengeti will be considered an asset; The ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment in accordance with instructions; Great interpersonal skills and ability to work with people across the organization; High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail; Strong interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills; Understand the precautions required when working with sensitive and confidential information; Resourceful and creative individual with the ability to connect the dots in original and insightful ways; Flexibility to learn and adapt in a changing environment.   Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.   If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Please Note : Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.      

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience. We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com .   Purpose of the Role:   The Administrative Assistant will be expected to perform administrative and file management tasks requested by Lawyers and Law Clerks and other support functions both under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and working independently. This includes copying, filing – both paper and electronic, archive management, scanning and completing general administrative duties as required. Filing, copying, scanning and general administration is an integral part of the operation of the firm and within this role the Administrative Assistant will be required to complete duties for extended periods of time during each day.   The Administrative Assistant is accountable for establishing and maintaining an ongoing service based relationship with the team.   Key Responsibilities:   Administration and File Management Undertake large and small copying requests, scanning, binding and finishing copied work (working with the Business Centre as applicable) Receive and process file management requests Create new files in the system and undertake all file closing procedures Open new file folders and label accordingly Work with the practice management system to log and record documents Undertake all file management (return or add documents) and file housekeeping procedures to ensure existing client files are constantly up to date Understand, identify and process all principle documents within files Process archive retrieval requests Maintain all filing and work areas in a tidy and orderly manner Assist with Know Your Client (“KYC”) and conflict checking procedures in accordance with the firm’s procedures Conduct searches as requested Keep a record of time spent on various administrative tasks for internal purposes Any other duties as requested by the business   Client Service Deal with any Lawyer and/or LSS member enquiries in a prompt and efficient manner Communicate and liaise with requestor on file management issues Consistently and appropriately update the team on progress where appropriate Work with team to offer assistance wherever possible   Key Competencies: Established knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM Post-Secondary diploma in Legal Administration (or related discipline) preferred Previous experience working in the legal industry in an administrative support capacity preferred Ability to work onsite 5 days per week Ability to take initiative Flexible and enthusiastic self-starter Strong organization and multi-tasking skills Strong oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Strong teamwork skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Sound knowledge of support services A desire to continuously improve skills A strong focus on ensuring the highest levels of client service standards are delivered and maintained   What BLG has to offer you: Access to a mentoring program specifically for your career path Access to training and continued education opportunities Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a day off to volunteer and access to wellness platforms and programs   BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.   We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.