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Legal Counsel

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January 16 2025
Expected expiry date: January 31 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories In-house, Industry, Contract administrator,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 36598
  • Job Category Executive Leadership and Administration
  • Posting Date 01/15/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Saskatchewan Health Authority
  • Apply Before 01/31/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 203310

Expected Start Date: February 17, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Executive Director Office - Labour Relations

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Legal Counsel is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province's healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Labour and Employee Relations, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal support, guidance and direction to the Saskatchewan Health Authority and affiliate organizations. Legal support will be provided for both in-scope and out-of-scope employment issues in the form of legal opinions and training regarding statute, case law and collective agreement interpretation. The incumbent represents the Saskatchewan Health Authority and affiliate organizations at grievance arbitrations, administrative hearings; including Saskatchewan Human Rights hearings, Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board hearings, and matters in Saskatchewan Courts; including judicial review applications at the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench, and applications related to collective bargaining.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 5+ years knowledge and experience in employment law in unionized environment
  • Strong working knowledge of all legal processes.

Education

  • Registered or eligible for registration with the Law Society of Saskatchewan
  • Juris Doctor or LL.B

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education & Training

  • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

  • Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to be proactive and creative in decision making
  • Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
  • Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
  • Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Ability to lead and coach others
  • Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
  • Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
  • Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Other Information

  • Travel within the region and provincially

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.