Role Responsibilities

Are you interested in advising on workplace legislation and immigration issues on a collaborative team?

Alberta Justice - Legal Services Division - has an opportunity for a lawyer to join the Jobs and Immigration (J&I) Legal Team in Edmonton and be part of an experienced, collaborative group.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is capable of providing high quality, legal and strategic advice on a variety of matters. This work includes:

• Providing client-focused written and verbal legal and strategic advice to support decision-making on labour relations matters and a wide range of other issues pertaining to workplaces, including policy and program initiatives;
• Providing legal support to Occupational Health and Safety for regulatory enforcement action under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (e.g., compliance orders, administrative penalties investigation reports);
• Providing advice on relevant legislation and the development of new or amending legislation;
• Reviewing and drafting grants and contracts and advising on public sector procurements;
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions;
• Analyzing legal and strategic risks and recommending mitigation strategies;
• Working with other legal teams to coordinate legal advice and services; and
• Working with clients, including senior government officials, to advance goals.

The position will also advise on other legal matters within the scope of the J&I Legal Team as circumstances require.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility - Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.
• Drive for Results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.
• Develop Self and Others - Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others
• Build Collaborative Environments - Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks - Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders
• Systems Thinking - Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.
• Creative Problem Solving - Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

It is required to have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.

For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.

Experience considered:

• Civil Crown Counsel 2 - Four years to 11 years of related experience.
• Civil Crown Counsel 3 - more than 11 years of related experience providing legal advice.

Requirement:

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

• Legal experience and expertise.
• Relevant strengths and skills.
• Reasons for interest in the position.

Practice experience or expertise in labour relations law is required.

As an ideal candidate you are capable of forming robust client relationships and managing complexities in client responsibilities and functions, and you possess:

• Experience providing strategic legal advice including on large, complex projects;
• Experience providing advice on the interpretation and application of legislation;
• Exceptional legal, problem solving, communication and collaboration skills; and
• Exceptional analytical, research and effective writing skills.

Assets:

Seven  or more years of experience in providing related legal advice will be considered an asset. In addition, four or more years of experience providing legal advice in one or more of the following areas will also be considered an asset:

• Giving advice in unionized workplaces, especially in the area of labour relations;
• Occupational health and safety;
• Administrative law, particularly in the context of regulatory investigations;
• Professional governance;
• Advising on the development of government legislation, including Acts, regulations, and subordinate legislation; and
• Providing advice to a public sector entity on grant programs and grant agreements, contracts and/or procurement.

Candidates will also have a strong commitment to the Vision and Values of the Alberta Public Service.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week)

Positions Currently available: One Temporary Salaried position (up to two years).

Location: This opportunity is located on 3rd Floor, Bowker Building, 9833 - 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What we offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx

Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca

Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits

Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive

Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.