Legal Counsel- (12-month Full-time term)

At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) we believe a more connected and collaborative system is a healthier system, and we work with governments, health care organizations, clinicians, and patients to make health care more digital. We’re working to ensure that everyone is able to access their personal health information, book appointments, get prescriptions, view lab test results and access other health services, online. We are working with our partners to transform the health system because we know that digital health can be as transformative as digital has been in other aspects of our lives. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government.

Continuing to improve Canadian health care necessitates work in interoperability connected systems are healthier systems. Connected care means a healthier Canada, and Infoway is committed to advancing interoperability. Harnessing data sharing will result in “connected care” and a modern health system for all Canadians. In support of the provinces and territories, Infoway is facilitating a national collaborative effort to advance interoperability using a collaborative development process.

Together with our jurisdictional, clinical, patient and industry partners we are committed to improving the health of Canadians by accelerating the development, adoption and effective use of innovative digital health solutions.

Infoway is on a learning journey guided by what we learn from Indigenous voices. We are committed to respecting Indigenous data sovereignty, advancing cultural safety and humility and supporting the health and data priorities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. We will do this through the development of respectful relationships and partnerships with First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Northern governments, organizations and communities, which will guide our efforts.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-profile, ambitious, and exciting pan-Canadian initiative that improves the health of populations and unlocks value for the health system
• Work with a dynamic, multi-functional team of professionals dedicated and passionate about modernizing the health care system
• Demonstrate your strong organizational, technical leadership skills in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive environment
• We take care of our employees
  
  

Overview

Provide general in-house counsel support to the organization on a diverse range of matters with the emphasis on risk, compliance and regulatory knowledge for privacy and data management, contract negotiations and review, policies and procedures and general statutory and case law awareness.

Major Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead contract development and contract lifecycle management including reviewing terms, identifying any concerns (e.g., financial, operational, practical), drafting and negotiating amendments, advising on risks associated with any changes from the standard templates, ensuring the organizations and all team members are compliant with the contract requirements, and managing renewals, including negotiating new terms. In addition, guide the implementation of contract management improvement processes and tools.
• Research and provide advice on the interpretation of statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Apply working knowledge of relevant privacy and data management requirements and best-practices.
• Partner with internal business areas to understand legal needs and facilitate solutions.
• Provides consultation services or support to business areas throughout project stages, including developing privacy requirements for request for proposals (RFPs), providing opinions on privacy requirements and legislation, evaluating vendors and participating in project team meetings.
• Privacy audits, conducts analysis of audit results for the purpose of evaluating and recommending changes to business practices, policies, operating procedures, and controls used to protect the corporation’s information holdings and ensuring compliance with privacy policies and legislative requirements.
• Provide support to enterprise risk and compliance activities including, maintaining a watching brief on application legislation and regulations to inform enterprise and departmental compliance activities.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management matters, including internal policies and procedures. Support compliance/regulatory and risk activities such as development and maintenance of a compliance plan for the organization.
• May also be required to assist or advise on corporate governance matters, assist in preparing board and governance documents, and facilitate communication between the board, stakeholders, and management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Law degree (JD or equivalent), with a membership in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.
• Have a successful track record of 1 to 3 years of corporate legal experience, gained in-house or with a well-regarded law firm.
• Experience managing agreements in the IT/tech services area, with respect to managing software licensing and maintenance services.
• Privacy, risk or compliance designation is an asset but not required. An understanding of health law and healthcare policy and experience working in the healthcare industry is also preferred.
• Proven skills in analysis, writing and legal research combined with effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and people/team engagement abilities.
  
  

Infoway is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Infoway provides reasonable accommodations to employees as well as candidates taking part in the recruitment process, upon request.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity at Infoway however, only those applicants who most closely meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted.