Legal Counsel II, Labour and Employment Law (Legal Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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Work at CBC/RadioCanada

At CBC/RadioCanada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting everchanging industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Your role

The position is located in Montreal.

CBC/RadioCanada is seeking legal counsel in labour law with practical experience before various courts.

Reporting to the Corporate Director Labour and Employment Law French Services you will be responsible for assisting the departments lawyers in the preparation of files and representing the Corporation before arbitration tribunals on both the French and English sides when required.

As a legal counsel specialized in labor and employment law you will provide legal services to various institutional clients.

You will represent the CBC/RadioCanada in court before arbitration tribunals the Canada Industrial Relations Board the Canadian Human Rights Commission as well as before Health and Safety administrative tribunals. You will provide support to the teams lawyers in the context of research mandates and other requests for legal expertise required.

You will also liaise with external legal counsel as required. Your strong analytical skills and judgment will be put to good use as you participate in multidisciplinary working groups on special projects.

You will provide advice to CBC/RadioCanada operational areas and work with senior executives on sensitive and strategically important matters.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• The candidate must be a member of the Bar of Quebec or Upper Canada for at least five years and must demonstrate efficiency and sound judgment.

• Minimum of five to ten years of practical experience in labour and employment law in private practice or in a corporate setting and experience in advocacy and representation.

• Knowledge and experience in federal labour and employment law and charters.

• Bilingualism required (French and English) both orally and in writing.

• Very good skills in negotiating complex agreements excellent knowledge of business practices and excellent writing skills.

• Ability to advocate positions based on the interests of the parties while contributing to the achievement of institutional objectives and reconciling differing points of view.

• Superior oral and written communication skills including addressing an audience conveying critical information to clients and leading sensitive discussions designed to conclude complex negotiations.

• Ability to deal effectively with external counsel and colleagues in Montreal and Toronto Legal Services.

• Ability to work with clients with varying levels of knowledge of legal issues.

• Ability to work under pressure with a high volume of work on a variety of projects in a constantly changing environment.

• The incumbent must be available for occasional and sometimes unpredictable travel.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/RadioCanada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the everchanging makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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