Legal Counsel

Position #: 203310

Expected Start Date: January 04, 2027

Union: OOS

Facility: To be determined

City/Town: Regina or Saskatoon

Department: Executive Director Office - Labour Relations

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Legal Counsel is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Labour and Employee Relations, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal support, guidance and direction to the Saskatchewan Health Authority and affiliate organizations. Legal support will be provided for both in-scope and out-of-scope employment issues in the form of legal opinions and training regarding statute, case law and collective agreement interpretation. The incumbent represents the Saskatchewan Health Authority and affiliate organizations at grievance arbitrations, administrative hearings; including Saskatchewan Human Rights hearings, Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board hearings, and matters in Saskatchewan Courts; including judicial review applications at the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench, and applications related to collective bargaining.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 5+ years knowledge and experience in employment law in unionized environment
• Strong working knowledge of all legal processes.

Education

• Juris Doctor or LL.B
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Law Society of Saskatchewan

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Ability to be proactive and creative in decision making
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• Preference would be Regina or Saskatoon, other locations within Saskatchewan will be considered.