Legal Counsel - Labour

Position Overview

Working in a collaborative team, you will support the needs of the service delivery organizations in the Manitoba health system, which combine to form one of the largest unionized employer groups in the province. You will advise, educate, consult with and support management in a variety of health sector organizations and health authorities who lead diverse employee groups ranging from trades to regulated professions. Your work will vary from managing grievance and arbitration files, to collective bargaining support and direct involvement in strategic planning and daily risk management.

The rewards of this career opportunity include:

• Practicing law fully focused on producing quality work, with no billable hour requirements.
• A positive work environment and a genuine appreciation for collaboration with our colleagues.
• Excellent mentorship and support from department leads and colleagues.
• Opportunity to work directly with health system executive leaders on emerging critical issues with a provincial scope.
• Direct impact on the overall success of health sector operations.
• Support for professional development and career advancement.
• Recent compensation increases combined with group benefits and a defined benefit pension.
• Reasonable workload expectations and respect for personal and family priorities.
• Flexible work location.

Ideal candidates will have at least two (2) years of experience in the practice of labour law, supporting clients in unionized environments from a broad range of industry sectors, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and will demonstrate the essential leadership skills defined by (leadscanada.net).