Role Responsibilities

The Legal Services Division has an exciting opportunity for an intermediate/senior level lawyer to join the Health Law Team. The team provides specialized legal services to the Department of Health and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction on a diverse and complex range of issues relating to Alberta’s health care system. Particularly as the province’s health care system undergoes a number of changes, the Health Law Team regularly advises on matters that are challenging, novel, interesting, and directly applicable to Albertans.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who works well in a team environment to support Alberta Health and Mental Health and Addiction with their procurement, contracting, and grant requirements, among other legal services. The responsibilities of the position include:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating procurement solicitation documents, contracts, grant agreements, and other forms of agreement
• Providing general corporate counsel legal and related strategic advice
• Statutory interpretation and advice on compliance with legislation
• Preparing legal opinions, briefing notes, and various orders and directives
• Mentoring other Civil Crown Counsel on the team
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues on the team and on other teams across the division.

The candidate must have:

• Experience in contracts and procurement.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiating skills
• A strong client focus
• Exceptional legal, and problem-solving skills
• High flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to address changing client needs, issues, and priorities.

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

A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD). For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.

Below is the minimum number of years required for each classification:

• Civil Crown Counsel 2: 4 years to 12 years of related experience
• Civil Crown Counsel 3: 11+ years of related experience

Experience in the following areas will be considered an asset:

• Experience with various procurement models including RFPs and NRFPs  in public sector procurements and grants will be an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable trade agreements and experience dealing with procurement challenges and bid disputes.

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

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 permanent position

Location: 20th Floor, ATB Place North 10025 - Jasper Avenue, 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.