Legal Counsel (18 months)

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Four weeks of vacation

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Training and development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) invites applications for an 18-month contract as Legal Counsel in Vancouver. The role covers a broad range of legal services, including arbitral hearings, policy advice, and labour relations matters.

You will engage with member organizations and health sector unions, supporting strategic litigation and member education. Ideal candidates hold a Law degree and BC Bar standing, with at least three years’ experience in labour law or HR

Qualifications

• This position requires a Law degree and current BC Law Society standing.
• Minimum three years' experience in labour and employment law or related fields.
• Knowledge of health sector labour relations, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Strong written and oral communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage within demanding schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel across policy and legal issues.
• Represent members and HEABC in labour relations dispute resolution forums.
• Identify areas for strategic litigation and member education.
• Participate in or assist with health sector collective bargaining.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Law degree (Bar member in BC)

Master’s in industrial relations / business

Job description

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 185,000 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 opportunity for an 18-month contract for a Legal Counsel, who performs a broad range of legal and consulting services including:

• Acting as counsel in a variety of arbitral hearing forums on cases that have high value and/or an industry impact.
• Establishing, maintaining, and fostering effective working relationships with member organizations, health sector unions and outside agencies.
• Providing legal advice relating to a comprehensive range of policy and legal issues.
• Represent members and/or HEABC in a variety of labour relations dispute resolution forums.
• Identifying areas for strategic litigation and member education.
• Participate in or assist with health sector collective bargaining.

Ideally, you have experience with court applications and labour relations board work.

Required Experience & Knowledge

• A degree in Law and current member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia or a master's degree in industrial relations, business or a related discipline from an accredited University.
• A minimum of three (3) years' recent, related experience, preferably in labour and employment law, labour relations or human resources within a complex labour relations environment.
• Expertise in research, evaluation and interpretation of legal issues.
• Knowledge of health sector labour relations, related legislation, collective agreements and jurisprudence.
• Knowledge and expertise in legal research, evaluation, and interpretation of legal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills; a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute work within demanding work schedules.

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: $108,147 to $141,943

Typical Hiring Range: $108,147 to $135,184

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.

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 applicants for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.