Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law

Canada Post; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service in Canada seeks a Legal Counsel specializing in Labour and Employment. In this role, you will provide strategic legal advice, prepare documents, and represent management in arbitration hearings. Ideal candidates must hold a law degree, possess 3-7 years of relevant experience, and exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Join a collegial team that values trust and respect in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bilingual proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of post-call experience.
• 3-7 years of experience practicing labour and employment law.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates motivation and proactivity.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and prepares legal opinions on labour and employment law.
• Provides strategic advice to management regarding legal issues.
• Drafts, reviews, and revises legal documents.
• Represents management in arbitration hearings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Law degree from a recognized institution

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 196784

Business Function: Legal

Primary City: Ottawa

Other Location(s):

Province: Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Permanent

Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (CBCC)

Employee Class and Level: CPLGA02

Number of Vacancies: 1

Recruiter’s name: ELEANOR AYAFOR

Position Reports To: CHERYL WARAM

Area of Competition: National Level.

Posting Date: 2025/12/23

Closing Date: 2026/01/19

Job Description

If you are a team player and have ambition, talent and drive, consider a promising career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic lawyer with analytical, advocacy, organizational and interpersonal skills. Thecandidate would join a collegial team of

talented professionals and use their legal acumen to deal with a variety of challenging issues while working with diverse management clients. Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment provides strategic direction and ensures the provision of legal services in a cost-effective and timely

manner considering the risks for Canada Post. Legal Counsel protects the Corporation from legal action and ensures its business practices, policies, and dealings meet statutory and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts research, prepares legal opinions and provides advice to management on labour and employment law including the interpretation of collective agreements and statutes, and other legal issues.
• Provides practical and strategic advice to management on a wide variety of labour and employment law and other legal issues, appropriate to the risks to prevent potential problems, and offers support in problem resolution and decision-making.
• Keeps abreast of any changes to the relevant legislative and jurisprudential frameworks, including best practices in labour and employment law and makes any appropriate recommendations to the Corporation.
• Drafts, reviews, and revises agreements, contracts, policies and other legal documents to ensure Canada Post meets statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Represents management in labour arbitration hearings, and other proceedings, and manages external counsel.

Qualifications

Education

Law degree from a recognized institution and membership in good standing with a provincial bar

Experience

• 3-7 years of post-call experience;
• 3-7 years of experience practicing labour and employment law and litigation;
• Excellent communication skills, proven leadership skills, and works with minimal supervision; and
• Demonstrates motivation, proactivity, and aptitude to fulfill responsibilities upon appointment to the role.

Other requirements

Bilingual Imperative

Other Information

Safety Sensitive Positions

This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our signature behaviours

• Make the call– We’re empowered to make decisions, respectfully challenge the status quo, and support others to do the same.
• Know the destination– We understand Canada Post’s strategy and goals and how we contribute to them, and we move forward with open minds when exploring new approaches.
• Deliver for others– We take pride in doing our personal best, demonstrate care for others, and support and encourage them to reach their potential.
• Ignite our pride– We play a role in making Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we service, and issues that matter.

Our values

Our Values have three dimensions: “We matter as individuals, We matter to one another, We matter to our country”

TRUST

I earn the trust placed in me every day, and I trust that my safety and well-being are everyone’s top priority.

We do our best work when we trust each other.

We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction.

RESPECT

I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.

We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.

We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.

DELIVER

I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters.

We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together.

Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do

Position Occupancy

Applicants who are currently Management/Exempt term employees - it is preferred that employees perform the duties of their position for three (3) months before being considered for permanent opportunities or longer term appointments.

Applicants who are currently at the Manager/Officer/Exempt - it is preferred that employees remain in their substantive position for two (2) years before being considered for other permanent opportunities.

Applicants who are currently members of another employee group - should contact their human resources representative to learn more about their position occupancy requirements.

Interview Notification

Should you be contacted for an interview, you are required to notify your Team Leader. If you do not meet the position occupancy guidelines above, you will need to provide confirmation from your General Manager and Director, Human Resources responsible for your function/region that you can be considered for this opportunity.