ADMN O 27R - Senior Litigation Analyst - Amended

The Team
The MCFD Litigation Unit is an established team of nine professionals who manage civil litigation, class actions, judicial reviews, and human rights complaints against the Ministry. This team is driven by a commitment to justice, reconciliation, and resolution, working closely with legal counsel and other ministry teams to resolve complex cases. They support MCFD executives and front-line staff throughout the litigation process, ensuring meaningful outcomes for all involved.

The Role
As a Senior Litigation Analyst, you will manage your own caseload, using your organizational and communication skills to keep files moving and ensure cases are resolved. This role requires someone who can connect with people, find answers, and provide clear briefings both in writing and in person. You will work on high-profile, meaningful cases that deeply impact individuals, making this an opportunity to contribute to justice and reconciliation. If you are service-oriented, a team player, and have experience with MCFD, this position could be a great fit for you.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in law, public administration, social work, or equivalent, and two (2) years of related experience; OR
• Diploma in a related field and four (4) or more years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.

Related Experience:

• Experience working with policy and legislation in a public sector environment.
• Experience working and advising on matters related to Complex Class Actions.
• Experience working and advising on matters involving financial funding models.
• Experience working and advising on matters related to federal-provincial matters and relations.
• Experience working and advising on matters involving the Canadian Constitution and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content.
• Experience negotiating with, influencing and working productively and cooperatively with internal and/or external partners.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Two (2) or more years of direct experience with litigation analysis.
• Two (2) or more years of front-line MCFD Social Work practice.
• Two (2) or more years of direct experience with class actions.
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience.
• Who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Madeleine.Shaw@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendments (Nov 7): One permanent opportunity also available. Closing date extended until November 18, 2024.
Remote work is allowed; this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This is a temporary opportunity until July 6, 2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume clearly reflects your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment. Please include any MCFD and/or litigation experience, and any other relevant information.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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