Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law – Canada Post

Title of the Job: Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Job Requisition Id: 184550
Business Function: Legal
Primary City: Vancouver
Other Location(s):Calgary or Edmonton
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPLGB02
Number of Vacancies: 1
Recruiter’s name: TYLER WARREN
Position Reports To: CHRIS MEANEY
Area of Competition: Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton. This position will be filled based on where the successful candidate lives.
Posting Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/08/2024
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/22/2024Job DescriptionLegal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law provides strategic direction and ensures the provision of legal services in a cost-effective and timely manner considering the risks for Canada Post and its subsidiaries. Legal Counsel protects the Corporation from legal action and ensures its business practices, policies, and dealings meet statutory and regulatory requirements.Job ResponsibilitiesBelow are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law.

• Represents Canada Post management in labour arbitration hearings, as well as other administrative law and Court proceedings.

• Conducts research and prepares legal opinions on labour and employment law issues, including the interpretation of collective agreements and statutes.

• Provides practical and strategic advice to management on a wide variety of labour and employment law and other legal issues, appropriate to the risks to prevent potential problems, offers support in problem resolution and decision-making.

• Keeps abreast of any changes to the relevant legislative framework, including best practices in labour and employment law, and make any appropriate recommendations to the Corporation.

• Drafts, reviews, and revises agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure Canada Post meets statutory and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities (continued)QualificationsEducation

• Law degree from a recognized institution and membership in good standing with the Quebec bar association.

Experience

• 5 years of post-call experience;
• 5 years of litigation experience in labour and employment law;
• Strong communication skills, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to work independently; and
• Motivation, aptitude as a self-starter, and the ability to “hit the ground running” in the new position.

Other requirementsBilingual ImperativeOther InformationSafety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post’s Substance Use Policy.Employment EquityCanada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.AccommodationCanada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Our signature behavioursMake the call – We’re empowered to make decisions, respectfully challenge the status quo, and support others to do the same.
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We do our best work when we trust each other.
We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction.
RESPECT
I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.
We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.
We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.
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