Barrister & Solicitor (Labour and Employment Law Team)

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 194,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking an experienced Barrister & Solicitor for its Labour and Employment Law Team in Edmonton. You will provide day-to-day legal support on discipline, terminations, collective agreements, and human rights issues while offering strategic advice to clients across departments.

Responsibilities include drafting opinions and contracts, advising on policies, and appearing before arbitration and human rights bodies. Strong written and oral advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• A LL.B. or JD is required.
• NCA accreditation required for degrees obtained outside Canada.
• Active member or immediate eligibility for Alberta Law Society.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on labour and employment matters.
• Draft opinions, contracts, and policies for the government.
• Represent the organization before tribunals and boards.
• Collaborate on legislation development and proactive workplace strategies.
• Research and monitor changes in labour and employment law.

Education

LL.B. or JD

NCA accreditation (for non-Canadian Law degrees)

Law Society of Alberta membership or eligibility

4+ years related experience (Civil Crown Counsel 2)

11+ years related experience (Civil Crown Counsel 3)

Job description

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Barrister & Solicitor (Labour and Employment Law Team)

Job Information
Job Title: Barrister & Solicitor (Labour and Employment Law Team)
Job Requisition ID: 87928
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wag: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 2-3
Salary:

• Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,593.60 to $6,926.96 bi-weekly ($145,992 - $180,793/year)
• Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,450.08 to $8,260.75 bi-weekly ($194,447 - $215,605/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Legal Services Division of Alberta Justice (the Division) is the civil legal advisor to the Government of Alberta. Legal officers in the Division practice in diverse areas of law. They carry out a variety of functions, including providing legal advice to Government departments; managing risks; conducting civil litigation; and drafting bills, regulations, Orders in Council and Ministerial orders.

The Legal Services Division is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. With its inclusive workforce, employees are engaged and supported at all career stages.

Are you a motivated and engaged lawyer looking for the next step in your law career? If you’re looking for a new challenge, your search ends here!
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional labour and employment lawyer to join our Labour and Employment Law Team (LELT)!
Your responsibilities in this position will include, but will not be limited to:

• Providing day-to-day legal advice and services in relation to a variety of labour and employment matters including discipline, terminations, interchanges, collective agreement interpretation, human rights, workplace investigations, employment contracts, issues arising during a work stoppage, occupational health and safety, employment standards, labour relations, and the application of legislation,
• Working with clients on the development and implementation of legislation,
• Collaborating with clients to develop proactive strategies for addressing complex workplace matters,
• Drafting and communicating clear, concise, and accurate legal opinions,
• Providing advice on policies, procedures, and programs,
• Drafting employment and other contracts,
• Providing information, support, and direction to outside counsel representing the organization,
• Researching, monitoring, analyzing, and communicating changes in the law that might impact the organization, and
• Appearing before third-party decision-makers including arbitrators, umpires, the Human Rights Commission, and the Labour Relations Board.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your analytical, research and effective writing skills while providing strategic legal advice and services to the Government of Alberta. Exceptional problem-solving skills and experience practicing labour and employment law will guide you to success in this role.
The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
Below is the list of critical competencies required for this role:

• Systems Thinking: Work done is part of a larger integrated and inner-related environment. Allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience and work effectively in changing environments.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
• For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.
• You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Below is the minimum number of years required for each classification:
• Civil Crown Counsel 2: A minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Civil Crown Counsel 3: A minimum of 11 years of related experience
• A cover letter is required along with your application. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:
• Legal experience and expertise,
• Relevant strengths and skills, and
• Reasons for interest in the position

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Assets:

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• Experience practicing labour and employment law.
• Experience providing advice on the interpretation of legislation.
Advocacy experience before the Alberta Labour Relations Board, labour arbitrators, the Alberta Human Rights Commission, or the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM).
Positions Currently Available: One temporary salaried position is available (up to 18 months).
Location: Bowker Building, 9833 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Opeyemi Asamaat [e-mail] .