Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law

Job Requisition Id: 184550
Business Function: Legal
Primary City: Vancouver
Location(s): Hybrid work model (currently 2 days in-office, with the option to work in Richmond BC, Edmonton or Calgary Alberta, Saskatoon or Regina Saskatchewan).
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPLGB02
Number of Vacancies: 1
Recruiter’s name: VIDHI VYAS
Position Reports To: CHRIS MEANEY
Area of Competition: BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan.
Posting Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/24/2025
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/23/2025

Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law provides strategic direction and ensures the provision of legal services in a cost-effective and timely manner considering the risks for Canada Post and its subsidiaries. Legal Counsel protects the Corporation from legal action and ensures its business practices, policies, and dealings meet statutory and regulatory requirements.

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law:

1. Represents Canada Post management in labour arbitration hearings, as well as other administrative law and Court proceedings.
2. Conducts research and prepares legal opinions on labour and employment law issues, including the interpretation of collective agreements and statutes.
3. Provides practical and strategic advice to management on a wide variety of labour and employment law and other legal issues, appropriate to the risks to prevent potential problems, offers support in problem resolution and decision-making.
4. Keeps abreast of any changes to the relevant legislative framework, including best practices in labour and employment law, and makes any appropriate recommendations to the Corporation.

Education
Law degree from a recognized institution and membership in good standing with a provincial bar.

Experience
2-6 years of post-call experience in labour and employment law litigation; strong communication skills, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to work independently; and motivation, aptitude as a self-starter, and the ability to “hit the ground running” in the new position.

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity
Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations.

Accommodation
Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated.

Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our signature behaviours
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Ignite our pride – We play a role in making Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we service, and issues that matter.

Position Occupancy
Applicants who are currently Management/Exempt term employees - it is preferred that employees perform the duties of their position for three (3) months before being considered for permanent opportunities or longer term appointments.

Applicants who are currently at the Manager/Officer/Exempt - it is preferred that employees remain in their substantive position for two (2) years before being considered for other permanent opportunities.

Applicants who are currently members of another employee group - should contact their human resources representative to learn more about their position occupancy requirements.

Interview Notification
Should you be contacted for an interview, you are required to notify your Team Leader. If you do not meet the position occupancy guidelines above, you will need to provide confirmation from your General Manager and Director, Human Resources responsible for your function/region that you can be considered for this opportunity.