Legal Officer

Labour and Employment BoardLEGAL OFFICER
(PB5)
Open Competition
Fredericton

The Labour and Employment Board is a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal responsible for the supervision of labour relations in both the private and public sectors in New Brunswick. Responsibilities of the Board are mandated and set out in the provisions of, among others, the Industrial Relations Act, Public Service Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Pension Benefits Act, and Human Rights Act. We are seeking an individual to provide professional assistance and support with respect to these acts and regulations.

The successful candidate will process applications and complaints filed with the Labour and Employment Board and ensure they comply with statutory and regulatory standards of procedure and documentation. The candidate will answer inquiries from the public with respect to various legislated processes, assist with drafting of documents and correspondence in both official languages, edit Board decisions prior to release, and assist with preparation of the Annual Report. As well, the incumbent will conduct representation votes as Returning Officer.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in business/public administration, social sciences or other related discipline and a minimum of four (4) years related work experience including experience in reading and interpreting legislation or have a Law degree. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

The following operational requirements are also required: occasional travel within province.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking / Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Concern for Order

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Research Methodologies, Principles and Practices
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Written Communication

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: From $2,450 to 3,422 bi-weekly

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at Open Competitions (gnb.ca) indicating competition number: 24-7100-001. This opportunity will be open until filled. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Post-Secondary Education,
Training and Labour
Human Resource Services
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100,
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-8231
[email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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