Secretary & General Counsel

13 hours ago

Edmonton, Canada WCB-Alberta Full time
p>As an equal opportunity employer, we are looking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the customers we serve. p>Job Type: Permanent / Full time

We are a team that cares. Over 2,000 people, each with unique skills, expertise and perspective, work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers. p>Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Secretary & General Counsel provides strategic and legal counsel to the Board of Directors, senior management, and the organization at large. As a senior executive at WCB, this position is responsible for overseeing legal and governance matters, while also providing high level strategic legal guidance. The role encompasses both the duties of a corporate secretary and a legal advisor, serving as a key member of the senior leadership team and WCB’s primary legal officer.Serves as a key member of the executive team (Strategic Management Council) by contributing to WCB’s strategic direction and long-term planning initiatives.Serves as the WCB’s chief legal advisor, offering expert legal advice, opinions and representation to senior management, department heads and employees on critical legal issues impacting the WCB.Serves as the primary liaison between WCB and the institutions of justice in the province (i.e. the legal profession and the judiciary) and is the main point of contact with the government during the legislative and regulatory amendment process.Identifies and assesses legal risks, proactively developing and recommending strategies to mitigate potential issues.Keeps the Board of Directors and senior leadership updated on key legal and regulatory developments that could impact WCB.Serves as the Secretary to the Board of Directors, ensuring the smooth operation of Board and Policy Committee meetings by:

Providing guidance to the Board Chair and Board of Directors on procedural, governance and substantive legal matters related to meeting protocols or business under consideration.Provides overall leadership, mentorship, strategic direction and management for the Secretary & General Counsel Division which includes Legal Services, Policy Development, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Office, and Executive Board Liaison.Several years of progressively responsible experience in the workers’ compensation field, along with comprehensive knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation Act.Several years of leadership and management experience, including working closely with senior management and a Board of Directors.Extensive knowledge of administrative and constitutional law, government and parliamentary procedures, as well as the legal challenges facing the organization.Exceptional skills in planning, issues analysis and management, along with strong negotiation and mediation abilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner to non-legal stakeholders.Ability to clearly articulate a vision for the division in order to achieve corporate and divisional objectives.We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook, available on our website.Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume.

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