Junior Labour Lawyer (197438)
Junior Labour Lawyer (197438)
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Job Description
Req ID: 197438
Location: CentralZoneHalifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: GC Legal Services Labour
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Jun-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Managing Lawyer Labour Law Department Legal Services acts as a corporate resource to NSHA and IWK as an integral member of the Labour Relations team.
Working closely with senior leaders within each clients organization the Junior Labour Lawyer learns the strategic direction values and operational needs of each organization (NSHA and IWK) and provides sound legal advice advocacy representation education and targeted capacity development in labour law within a context of supporting the clients strategic objectives and understanding and working within broader health and public sector parameters.
The Junior Labour Lawyer provides collective agreement interpretation legal advice and strategic direction; analyses and provides advice on complex sensitive and multidimensional problems both independently and as a part of the labour law team on issues with potential operational and financial impacts across the health sector and the broader public sector. The Junior Labour Lawyer provides assessment and advice in relation to grievances and acts as legal counsel at labour arbitrations and other forms of dispute resolution. The Junior Labour Lawyer provides legal representation before the Labour Board and occasionally the courts. The Junior labour lawyer acts as lead negotiator for collective bargaining and essential services negotiation.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB/JD);
- Practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society or eligible to become a practicing member; and
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in labour law. (if you have 8 years or greater experience please apply for the Associate Labour Lawyer positionhere)
Particular consideration will be given to candidates with labour law experience which includes demonstrated skills in client relations collective bargaining essential services labour arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution.
Practice experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset:
- Administrative law
- Employment law
- Human Rights law
- Privacy law
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset:
- Health sector and/or public sector labour relations.
- Advising health authorities government departments or agencies.
- Providing advice in relation to labour legislation and regulations
- Representing clients before labour and other administrative tribunals.
- Representing clients with a unionized workforce
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time position 75 hrs bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$45.45 - $56.81 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
