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Manager, Legal (Saskatoon)   Reporting to the VP, Chief Corporate Officer, this position is responsible for the following duties:   Responsibilities include:  Provide proactive, practical and strategic legal advice to solve business problems and reduce legal risk Act as Compliance Officer for ethical matters for the corporation and its employees Draft, review and negotiate corporate/commercial contracts, including contracts related to the procurement of goods and services, service agreement, joint venture agreements and purchase and sale agreements Advise on matters related to Indigenous matters including best practices for legal inclusion, advice regarding duty to consult and accommodate; drafting and negotiating Collaboration Agreements Advise on matters related to employment and industrial relations issues and oversee the resolution of employment/labour disputes Attend to corporate governance and preparation of corporate documents and joint venture matters Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility   Skills and Qualifications for the position include: Member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, ideally a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a relevant area of law Honest, ethical, and respects confidentiality Cooperative and collaborative, able to work as part of a team and also independently Excellent time management skills and able to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines Strong oral and written communication skills Fluency in French would be an asset   Work Location & Schedule:  Saskatoon Corporate Office Occasional short trips to the operating sites and corporate head office, as required     Orano is responsible for providing a healthy and safe workplace. As part of this, Orano employees, contractors and visitors at Orano offices, field sites and operations are required to be fully vaccinated. All new hires will require proof of vaccination as a condition of their employment.    “Fully vaccinated” means two weeks after a person has received a single dose of a single course COVID-19 vaccination approved for use in Canada, or two weeks after a person has received the second dose of a dual course COVID-19 vaccination approved for use in Canada.   As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.   Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.   Orano is an equal opportunity employer.  We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our career opportunities.   Apply online at www.orano.group/jobs/en by May 23rd, 2022. Job #: 022-110-S

  Employment Type :     Contract Location(s) :     SK-Rgna-Regina       Ministry :     003 Justice Salary Range :     $4,996 - $6,497   Monthly Grade :     Contract   The Ministry of Justice, Legal Services Division, is seeking a Crown Counsel Assistant to work with solicitors in Regina, on the basis of a one-year renewable contract. Work will be mainly in the area of access to information and protection of privacy. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of two or more lawyers in the Legal Services Division, to develop a thorough knowledge of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Health Information Protection Act , and access and privacy principles and procedures; and to become proficient with case searches on legal research software and comparisons of legislation in various Canadian jurisdictions. Duties will include research, analysis, assisting with responses to access to information requests, reviewing records, assisting with submissions to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, preparing correspondence and documents, assisting with privacy issues, attending meetings with Crown Counsel in a support capacity, and liaising with individuals in the Access and Privacy Branch, and with Access and Privacy Officers in other Ministries. The successful candidate will have: a university degree; work experience involving skills that are transferrable to this position; excellent written and verbal communication skills; sound judgment and strong organizational, research and analytical skills; an ability to work under pressure and self-set, monitor and follow up on deadlines, as many of the tasks assigned will be time sensitive; superior computer and word processing skills and familiarity with Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe and other relevant software; and experience working both in a team setting and independently, with an ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative to meet the needs of the office. Experience with legal research software like CanLII.org or Lexis Advance Quicklaw would be an asset.    Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below Diversity Groups :     Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Visible minority persons   Hours of Work :     M - Monthly Out of Scope  

Litigation Legal Assistant - MLTA-000054 Our Regina office is in search of an experienced litigation legal assistant to support our litigation practice. This position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the Regina office. The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading, and time management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment. This is a 12-month, full-time opportunity. Responsibilities Include: Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents Performing various administrative tasks, including file opening, billing, and following up to review outstanding accounts Following instructions with minimal supervision and being able to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment Maintaining an efficient file system (for physical and electronic files) and having strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Booking court dates and maintaining the BF system Preparing court materials Qualifications Include: Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant Program (equivalencies will be considered) Minimum two years of experience in an active foreclosure practice Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management software Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must have proofreading, writing, spelling, and grammar skills A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients We Offer: A competitive salary Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits Vacation coverage and flexible work arrangement Access to group savings plans and investment options Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage Our Diversity Statement MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent, and increasingly innovative, legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group (Disability, members of visible minorities, indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation) to apply to our job postings when they become available.

Employment Type :     Contract Location(s) :     SK-Stoon-Saskatoon       Ministry :     003 Justice Salary Range :     $6,989 - $9,580   Monthly Grade :     Contract   Child Protection Litigation Lawyer - Saskatoon The Civil Law Division of the Ministry of Justice provides legal services to ministries and agencies of the Government of Saskatchewan.  The Division is looking for a lawyer to fill the following contract position in Saskatoon: This is a thirteen-month contract position working in a team of lawyers housed with the Ministry of Social Services in Saskatoon.  The position involves representing and advising the Ministry of Social Services in family matters, particularly under The Child and Family Services Act. The position’s duties include: providing family law legal advice to social workers and managers with the Ministry of Social Services, particularly regarding child and family services matters; interpreting family law legislation such as The Child and Family Services Act, The Children’s Law Act and The Adoption Act; preparing affidavits; making child and family services court applications in Court of Queen’s Bench Chambers; and preparing and conducting child and family services summary hearings. There is also potential for preparing and conducting child and family services trials at some point. Candidates must have: membership or qualification for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan; litigation experience or an interest in litigation work, particularly family law; excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to practically apply legal concepts to fact situations using judgment and discretion; excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex legal arguments; and an ability to work independently, but also in a team environment with lawyers and other professionals.   We are committed to workplace diversity.     Closing Date :     Aug 28, 2021, 1:59:00 AM