Senior Legal Counsel

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.
• Competitive salary
• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.
• Pension Plan - BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.
• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 179,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca

OPPORTUNITY:

HEABC has an opening for a Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel performs legal services as part of HEABC’s in-house Legal Services, Negotiations & Labour Relations department. The Senior Legal Counsel provides legal advice and opinions relating to a comprehensive range of policy and legal issues, acts as counsel in a variety of forums and oversees the conduct of key litigation/legal initiatives for HEABC.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research and provide legal advice and opinions (verbal and written) to HEABC on legal issues related to corporate functions.
2. Act as counsel in informal and formal grievance arbitration hearings, Labour Relations Board matters and before the court.
3. Communicate on behalf of HEABC with HEABC members, Government, committees, and/or other external groups on a variety of issues relating to health care labour relations.
4. Conduct research, interpret or draft employment contracts and policies, and provide legal advice and opinions (verbal and written) to HEABC members on a variety of issues relating to employment, privacy, human rights and labour relations.
5. Participates in or assists with health sector collective bargaining, as required including drafting support and advice.
6. Leads, or participates in team projects, as required, including project teams for complex legal cases.
7. Acts as a resource and mentor to other members of the Legal Services & Strategic Labour Relations Department and identifies areas for strategic litigation and member education.
8. Represents HEABC in public relations activities as appropriate at local, provincial and national levels.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

A degree in law, a current member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia and a minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related labour and/or employment law experience.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct, manage and implement.
• Excellent team and group management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated familiarity with labour relations dispute resolution, such as labour arbitrations and labour relations board hearings, including related legislation and rules.
• Expertise in research, evaluation and interpretation of legal issues.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in drafting legal correspondence, contracts, submissions, summaries, reports and opinions for a variety of groups.
• Proficiency in standard office software (MS Office including Word and Outlook)

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.

Salary Range: $128,298 to $184,428

Typical Hiring Range: $128,298 to $160,372

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.