Corporate Labour Law Specialist

1 week ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Corporate Labour Law Specialist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Lawyer, Labour Law Department, and will act as a corporate resource to NSHA and IWK as an integral member of the Labour Relations team.

Working closely with senior leaders within each client's organization, the Corporate Labour Law Specialist will learn the strategic direction, values, and operational needs of each organization and provide sound legal advice, advocacy, representation, education, and targeted capacity development in labour law.

This includes providing collective agreement interpretation, legal advice, and strategic direction; analyzing and advising on complex, sensitive, and multidimensional problems independently or as part of the labour law team.

The Corporate Labour Law Specialist will also provide assessment and advice on grievances and act as legal counsel at labour arbitrations and other forms of dispute resolution. Additionally, they will provide legal representation before the Labour Board and occasionally in courts.

As a key negotiator for collective bargaining and essential services negotiation, this role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to analyze complex information and develop effective solutions.

About You
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB/JD)
  • Practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society or eligible to become a practicing member
  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in labour law

Consideration will be given to candidates with labour law experience that includes demonstrated skills in client relations, collective bargaining, essential services, labour arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution.

Experience in administrative law, employment law, human rights law, privacy law, health sector and/or public sector labour relations, advising health authorities or government departments, labour legislation and regulations, representing clients before labour and other administrative tribunals, or representing clients with a unionized workforce would be considered an asset.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range of $45.45 - $56.81 per hour
  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage


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