Labour & Employment Counsel, Canada

Division: Magna International Corporate Office

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: Aurora, ONTARIO, CA, L4G 0G9

Work Style: Hybrid

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

About the Role

World Class Tier One Auto Supplier and Technology Mobility Company is looking to hire an in-house Labour and Employment Counsel for its Canadian operations. This position is responsible for dealing with a variety of employment and labour-related legal matters, including helping the Company comply with a broad range of legal requirements, providing strategic legal advice on various business and human resources initiatives, managing litigation files including civil litigation, human rights matters, and cases before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, leading labour negotiations with trade unions, managing investigations and workplace grievance processes, as well as providing legal training to Divisions/Groups.

Candidates should have relevant experience in a law firm or in-house corporate environment, including practice before provincial courts and administrative agencies, as well as a thorough understanding of labour, employment, human rights, occupational health and safety, workers compensation, and privacy laws.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide daily strategic legal and business advice on a broad range of human resources and people-related matters.
• Handle employment and labour law issues, including recruitment, employment contracts, terminations and restructurings, human rights, compliance, mergers and acquisition work, as well as policy drafting and interpretation.
• Represent the Company in employment related litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and internal stakeholders to proactively manage employment-related claims.
• Advise on occupational health & safety, compensation and benefit, worker’s compensation and privacy law related matters.
• Develop training programs, lead collective bargaining negotiations, and draft employment policies and handbooks.

Who we are looking for

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Law degree and admission to practice law in Ontario, with membership in the Law Society of Ontario.
• Trial work, collective bargaining, and union management skills are advantageous.
• Experience advising manufacturing operations is an asset.
• Strong communication skills for effective advocacy in a non-technical manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with good business judgment and organizational abilities.
• Self-confidence, authenticity, positive attitude, sense of humour and a genuine care and concern for the people you serve.

Your preferred qualifications

• Willingness to provide support on manufacturing and engineering floors.
• Valid driver’s license, eligibility to work in the province of Ontario, and eligibility to travel both within and outside of Canada, where required.
• Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check, and if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

• Wellness programs and events
• On-site cafeteria
• Parking for electric vehicles
• Access to private park for employees & their families

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.