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OMVIC is currently searching for a Legal Counsel for our Toronto corporate office.   Who is OMVIC? OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) is Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator. OMVIC enforces the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 (the MVDA) and other consumer protection statutes including certain provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (the CPA) on behalf of the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. OMVIC’s mandate and role is to maintain a fair and informed marketplace by protecting the rights of consumers, enhancing industry professionalism, honesty and integrity and ensuring fair competition among registered motor vehicle dealers and registered salespersons who work for them. This is achieved by maintaining strict dealer/salesperson registration requirements; inspecting all Ontario dealers; providing consumer complaint handling services; delivering education/awareness programs; and investigating and prosecuting industry non-compliance and illegal sales (e.g.; curbsiding). If a dealer or salesperson fails to meet their legal and ethical obligations (and breaches the Code of Ethics), they may be subject to discipline.   What we offer: OMVIC is made up of dedicated and hard-working individuals who take pride in the work they do each day to ensure that our mandate is being met. This great group of people fosters a comfortable, friendly, and open team atmosphere.   Role Summary: Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel will handle various operations and activities related to all aspects of providing legal services to the organization and conducting regulatory proceedings and provincial offences prosecutions to enforce the MVDA and CPA. Duties are primarily related to litigation but include other aspects of advising and acting for the Organization. The Legal Counsel will liaise with internal and external stakeholders and represent the Registrar and OMVIC before the License Appeal Tribunal (LAT), OMVIC’s Discipline Tribunal, the Ontario Court of Justice, and the Superior Court of Justice. The Legal Counsel will attend and participate in meetings regarding applications for registration and non-compliant registrants to determine their eligibility to registration. The Legal Counsel may also be consulted about whether other administrative action including discipline proceedings before OMVIC’s Discipline Tribunal would be appropriate. The Legal Counsel will also represent the legal department and OMVIC in various external forums.   Responsibilities: Draft regulatory pleadings (e.g. Notices of Proposal and Notices of Referral to Discipline). Represent the Registrar at hearings before the LAT. Represent OMVIC at Discipline Tribunal hearings. Represent the Registrar and OMVIC before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. Act as counsel in civil proceedings and in access to information and privacy matters. Provide instructions to support staff regarding witness management, service and filing. Assist with legislative review projects and other corporate programs as necessary. Participate in policy development. Provide assistance to communications staff regarding media inquiries. Represent the legal department and the organization at various external forums (e.g. conferences, inter-agency meetings, etc.). Other duties as assigned.   Qualifications: Membership, in good standing, as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum of 3 years of post-call experience, preferably in litigation and/regulatory law. Excellent organizational, communication and decision-making skills to provide effective legal advice to staff and management and communicate with opposing counsel, witnesses and court administration. Practical knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, the Consumer Protection Act, the Sale of Goods Act, the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act , the Provincial Offences Act , the Statutory Powers Procedure Act , the Ontario Evidence Act and other statutes and regulations that apply to the activities of OMVIC and the motor vehicle sales industry in Ontario. Experience in litigation, preferably conducting criminal or quasi-criminal prosecutions, civil litigation and/or regulatory hearings such as disciplinary hearings before administrative tribunals. Superior analytical skills to analyze regulatory requirements, predict future needs, resolve problems, and assess operational performance data. Oral and written communication skills to draft pleadings, present evidence and make submissions before courts and tribunals.   If you are interested in the position, please submit a cover letter and resume, along with salary expectations, highlighting the position title to the attention of Human Resources no later than December 31, 2025, at 5:00 pm, to Email: employment@omvic.on.ca.   We respectfully thank all applicants for their interest in working at OMVIC. However, we will only contact those meeting the qualifications for an interview.   OMVIC fosters an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs, thereby working to ensure diversity, equality and inclusion and has been committed to and will continue advocating for an environment where all persons are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. OMVIC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Should you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources department.

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together The TELUS Data & Trust Office (DTO) provides world-class, innovative privacy, data and AI governance solutions to TELUS. We partner with teams across the organization to advance our corporate priorities, support innovation and ultimately deliver on our promise to safeguard our customers’ privacy and to earn and maintain their trust. We see compliance with the law as just our starting point and we passionately pursue opportunities to demonstrate respect for our customers through transparent, robust, and ethical data practices. Our team takes pride in earning a reputation for being innovative thought-leaders, strategic business partners and subject-matter experts in privacy, data ethics and AI governance. As a Senior Legal Counsel, supported by the Director of Global Privacy & AI Compliance, you will ensure that TELUS maintains and enhances its reputation as a trusted leader in the digital space as we serve our customers and scale our operations internationally. You will assist with the creation, implementation, management, delivery and ongoing monitoring of our enterprise Global Privacy Program, including our compliance with Canada’s privacy and digital requirements. You will also assist TELUS in building AI legal and regulatory requirements into our governance. What You’ll Do Your responsibilities will include: Providing strategic legal advice to the DTO and the business to ensure compliance with relevant privacy and AI laws, regulations and best practices, and as appropriate, in adjacent digital spaces, with a focus on Canada Leading and/or supporting the development, management and revision of internal policies and procedures Creating internal compliance guidance Ensuring our internal assessment process reflects Canadian requirements Maintaining some of TELUS’ external privacy statements and AI disclosures Leading and/or assisting as needed in contract negotiations in domain of expertise Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of the overall privacy management program and related activities, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness Collaborating with other departments within the Data and Trust Office on special projects such as acquisitions and integration activities Communicating external developments of relevance to various internal audiences, including senior management Providing back-up support to Incident Management Legal Counsel Liaising with regulators and external counsels as needed Qualifications What you bring Expert knowledge of privacy legal frameworks and environment in Canada, including health privacy laws At least 10 years of experience leading privacy compliance programs, in the telecom or health care space, but ideally, both Canadian law degree, and membership in good standing of a provincial law society Extensive experience dealing with regulatory authorities in response to complaints, investigations and judicial proceedings Extensive experience in supporting incident response in a large telecom or health care company Known for your ability to demonstrate calm leadership and professionalism and to generate confidence in moments of high stress Experienced in incident or crisis management involving the coordination and collaboration of disparate teams with resolve and resilience Sought out for your ability to make decisions through ambiguity and to pivot quickly as new information unfolds Respected for your interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization and your ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders Proficient in preparing compelling, comprehensive and relevant written reports for internal and external stakeholders Confident in your excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure Proficient in French, verbal and written, an asset

Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving more than 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada's extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart Canada has raised and donated more than $750 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking a senior lawyer with health regulatory law experience, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel (Regulatory), to join a best in class legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner with the business on a broad range of regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 – 10 years of health regulatory experience at an in-house legal department and/or a leading law firm.   What you'll do... Advising on complex regulatory areas, particularly health & wellness (provincial drug and health regulatory requirements) and privacy (employee, data incident response etc.) Identifying potential legal or regulatory risks or issues, and partnering cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions Negotiating and drafting agreements, policies, and other legal/regulatory documents Educating and training on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders such as Compliance, People, and Operations Effectively managing external counsel across Canada where engaged Identifying and implementing efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department   Qualifications: LLB or JD 7+ years of health regulatory experience at an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm Experience in privacy law, franchise law and data incident response an asset Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to manage complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential Ability to manage complex projects through prioritization and disciplined execution. Collaborative, energetic team player capable of handling multiple matters and meeting deadlines. Strong business acumen, sound judgement and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups.   Leadership Expectations: Respect the Individual: Builds high-performing teams; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace and experiences where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all. Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments; supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent. Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity, sustainability, community, and integrity (e.g., creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers, driving local giving efforts). Ensures that teams follow the law, our code of conduct and company policies; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns, and models our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action, and enables others to do the same; holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values. Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware. Serve our Customers: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acting with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers. Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies. Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart’s business model.   ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.   Age - 16 or older   Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.   Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.   Primary Location… 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada