Solicitor-lrt

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 18926

Solicitor-LRT
Planning & Economic Development
LRT
Location TBD

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Management Professional

HOURS Of WORK: 35 per week
- GRADE: 8B
- SALARY/HOUR: $63.745 - $88.918 per hour
- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Temporary
Note: This temporary vacancy is expected to last 7 months, with the possibility of extension.

Job Description ID #: 7071

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Hamilton LRT is focused on improving access to transit and supporting the continued growth and revitalization of the city. It is the first piece of a broader rapid transit strategy for Hamilton, referred to as the BLAST Network, as well as a priority project in Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan.

In May 2021, a joint funding announcement was made by the provincial and federal governments committing $3.4B to the capital cost of the project, making the Hamilton LRT one of the largest infrastructure investments in the City’s history.

The LRT will connect McMaster University in the west end of Hamilton to Eastgate in the east, with new light rail vehicles running along tracks separated from regular traffic, offering frequent, safe and reliable service. It will also integrate with Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus service, and connect with local bike share, and GO bus and rail service.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the general direction of the Deputy City Solicitor, provides high quality and effective legal advocacy, advice and services to the management and staff of the City and related boards and agencies in areas of informal specialization including civil or administrative litigation and law, public health proceedings and operations, privacy and freedom of information, administrative tribunal and appeals, human rights, risk management advice and policy development in the broad range of municipal operations but including building, fire prevention, enforcement of statutes and by-laws and related by-law drafting.

Areas of services will cover all anticipated legal needs for the City’s LRT Project Office, including drafting, advising and assisting on the negotiation of contracts, real estate transactions and large-scale government procurement. This position will also be responsible for the coordination of legal-related reports and opinions, such as procurement, labour and commercial opinions, and will liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

GENERAL DUTIES

Advise, draft and assist in negotiations of all remaining schedules and/or agreements contemplated under the City’s MOU with Metrolinx and MTO.

Advise, review and comment any legal documents for which the City will have a significant interest, including select RFP documents.

Complete any Real Estate transactions between the City and Metrolinx.

Advise on any labour issues that may arise, including choice of LRT operator.

Provides specialized legal services and consultation to Metrolinx, at all levels on legal matters with the mandate as required.

Develops and implements proactive strategies, anticipates and identifies legal challenges that help to protect the interests of Metrolinx and to reduce exposure to legal risks.

Ensures that legal services are provided so as to contribute to the effectiveness of programs and services throughout the City.

Provides research, analysis, counselling and advice for Metrolinx on the legal implications of matters of law, legislation, procedures, operational and strategic decisions.

Reviews and prepares documents, policy and procedure for the City to ensure that they are clear, concise, comply with all applicable laws and so as to minimize exposure.

Provides legal opinions and advice on matters that pose significant risks to the City to assist decision-makers at all levels in making decisions regarding their service and program delivery.

Represents the City before Tribunals, Inquiries and at all