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ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS COMPETITION IS RESTRICTED TO STEP 1 CANDIDATES INCLUDING OPS ALOC AND OCAA LAWYERS living or working within 125 km of this location. Note: Eligible lawyers from outside the Area of Search may apply but will not be entitled to relocation or travel expenses for the transfer as set out below.

Step 1: All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.

Step 2: In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Civil Law Division, seeks an experienced solicitor for an exciting and challenging opportunity to join the legal team at the Ministry of Natural Resources ("MNR-LSB"). This is an opportunity to work on a varied practice in a medium-sized legal branch with a wonderful office culture and very interesting and fast-paced work.

MNR-LSB is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, anti-racism and equity. An effective member of the MNR-LSB is responsible, innovative and collaborative. A responsible member of MNR-LSB is someone who demonstrates authenticity, accountability, and courage in how they interact with others. An individual who models ethical behavior, and who is honest and capable of making difficult choices. An innovative member is someone who embraces positive disruption, and who promotes the branch's values of diversity, anti-racism, and equity. An individual who inspires others, values continuous learning, and encourages development and integration. A collaborative member focuses on helping others to grow, proactively works on their self-education, and promotes an environment of inclusivity. An individual who consistently works to confront bias and systemic barriers while understanding the importance of creating a more diverse and accessible workplace.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

Responsibilities include:

• Working as an Aboriginal law expert with a team of other lawyers that specialize in Aboriginal law
• Providing instructions and support for ongoing litigation and negotiations
• Conducting legal research and analysis and providing advice through opinions and presentations
• Providing legal support for issues management, communication products and the development of Ministry policies and operational approaches
• Preparing briefing materials and briefing Ministry clients as required
• You may be asked to travel throughout Ontario

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal law, including knowledge and understanding of the law related to Aboriginal and treaty rights, treaty claims, the duty to consult, title claims, and related matters
• Familiarity with Ontario government approaches to Indigenous issues and the history of the Crown's relationship with Indigenous peoples
• Demonstrated ability and judgment to help manage complex and contentious issues
• Experience in and aptitude for legal research and opinion writing, statutory interpretation and policy development work
• Demonstrated analytical and judgment skills
• Highly developed policy and political acuity
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to handle a high volume of work on short notice
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service in a diverse and inclusive team environment
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues, and to foster and create a culture of diversity, anti-racism, equity, and wellness in the workplace.

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