Associate Counsel

10 hours ago

Newmarket, Canada York Region Full time

**Job Description**:
**POSITION PURPOSE**

Reporting to the Deputy Regional Solicitor, is responsible for providing advice on a broad range of labour and employment issues to Regional Council, Committees, departments, corporations, boards and related entities. Providing legal representation on a wide spectrum of labour, employment and human rights matters on behalf of the Regional Municipality of York and the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provides legal and procedural advice to various Regional departments, corporations, boards and related entities on applicable legislation.
- Representing management at grievance arbitrations and before administrative tribunals
- Provides risk management advice and strategies.
- Provides general advice on obligations and responsibilities of Regional Council.
- Attends departmental and cross-departmental meetings, as required.
- Responds to client inquiries directly and resolves complex or highly sensitive complaints verbally or in writing.
- Negotiates with external agencies and municipal partners, including Provincial and Federal government departments and ministries.
- Performs other duties as required to meet Branch and Departmental objectives.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Law (L.L.B.) or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.).
- Membership in good standing as a Lawyer in the Law Society of Upper Canada.
- Minimum one to three (1-3) years general and/or specialized experience in the area of Employment and Labour Law, including experience advising clients in a unionized environment, experience negotiating or negotiating collective agreements, and excellent research skills.
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations, guidelines, procedures, and standards relevant to Employment and Labour Law, familiarity with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, human Rights Tribunal or Ontario, grievance arbitration, the Municipal Act, and a complete understanding of the Regional governmental structure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies.
- Effective interpersonal and presentation skills to interact with members of Regional Council and staff of Regional departments, corporations, boards, and other government agencies.

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