Legal Counsel

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