Legal Counsel - Labour & Employment

Requisition ID: 364607

Position Number: 20061957, 20090002, 20090003

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: 155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg

Department / Unit: Shared Health Legal Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: September 15, 2024

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Looking for an exciting career opportunity practicing labour law in the dynamic and rewarding heath sector? We want to discuss the three (3) in-house legal counsel opportunities available at Shared Health (sharedhealthmb.ca) in our Labour and Employment practice group with you!

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 preferably 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 LEADS in a Caring Environment.

Please contact the members of our team with your questions, c/o Natalie Turner, Legal Assistant 431-294-0038 nturner2@sharedhealthmb.ca:

• Denis Le Heiget, Provincial Lead, Legal Services to discuss the progressive practice levels of the positions available.
• Mark Toews, Interim Senior Legal Counsel (Labour & Employment) to discuss the type of work and emerging issues handled by the lawyers in this practice area.
• Scott Tallon, Legal Counsel (Labour & Employment) to discuss firsthand experience of working and developing a career within Shared Health.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.