Associate Legal Counsel
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Job Location:
Saint John - Canada
Yearly Salary:
CAD 103259 - 121482
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Hybrid Work Opportunity in the Saint John Region of the province
WorkSafeNB is seeking to fill a permanent position of Associate Legal Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel Corporate Secretary the Associate Legal Counsel is responsible for providing a full range of legal services to WorkSafeNB in all areas of the law as necessary. This includes providing advice opinions information guidance and support on issues arising under the Workers Compensation Act the Firefighters Compensation Act the Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission Act and privacy legislation. Associate Legal Counsel is responsible for undertaking and overseeing corporate issues as assigned by legal department staff and may represent WorkSafeNB before the Courts as directed by General Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel.
Associate Legal Counsel supports the direction and management of external legal matters including prosecutions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act third-party litigation under the Workers Compensation Act and any matters before any level of court in New Brunswick as directed by General Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel.
Salary And Hours Of Work:
- Hours of work are those required to perform the assigned tasks but shall not be less than 35 hours per week.
- Pay Scale: $103259.70 to $121482.00 annually.
Responsibilities
- Provide and manage advice opinions and provide direction to WorkSafeNB staff regarding matters of legislative interpretation and application of Acts and Regulations - To oversee support and / or lead the management of activities related to Workers Compensation Act (WCA) the Firefighters Compensation Act the Occupational Health and Safety Act the Workplace Health and Safety Compensation Commission Act (WHSCC) privacy legislation commercial law including providing advice and opinions overseeing and supporting legislation review and supporting the management of external legal matters as directed by General Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel.
- Legal action Management (Prosecution and Litigation) - Manage assigned third-party litigation files under the Workers Compensation Act and prosecutions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act as assigned by Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel.
- Provide Legal Support Services - To provide essential and often complex legal support services to WorkSafeNB in the management of legal matters impacting WorkSafeNB.
- Work Collaboratively with other departments - To foster build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization outside parties and oversight bodies to ensure WorkSafeNBs legislative compliance.
- Oversee and Manage Commercial Contract - To manage activities related to Commercial contracts prior to hand-off of contract to the business while ensuring WorkSafeNBs compliance with laws and regulations including public procurement requirements and adherence to corporate policies.
Qualifications
- Law degree.
- 1-3 years of experience in related roles.
- Preference for public sector focused legal experience supporting a public sector organization.
- Familiarity with related regulatory issues.
- The ability to work collaboratively independently strategically and with sound judgment.
- A broad knowledge of WorkSafeNBs business and a broad knowledge of various areas of law such as knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety legislation Workers Compensation legislation Commercial law Human Rights etc.
Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Client-focused Service
- Ensuring Accountability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Knowledge of the Law
- Consulting and Advising
- Legislation and Compliance
- Decision Making
- Technical Editing and Revision of Legal Documents
- Enabling Communication
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Written and spoken competence in French is considered an asset.
WorkSafeNB offers a competitive annual salary with excellent benefits including:
- Comprehensive benefits package (health dental life insurance and LTD insurance)
- New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan
- Competitive vacation and leave entitlements.
- Enhanced opportunities for professional learning and development.
This is a hybrid position and the successful candidate will be asked to work at head office in Saint John regularly based on the schedule. Your primary workspace will be from your in-home office with the expectation of in-person meetings for that reason working from outside the province or country is not permissible.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity with WorkSafeNB please apply online at by March 30 2026.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
For more information about WorkSafeNB or this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at .
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WorkSafeNB
Organization
WorkSafeNB administers no-fault workplace accident and disability insurance for employers and their workers funded solely through assessments on employers. All employers having three or more workers are obligated to obtain compensation coverage.
WorkSafeNB is committed to preventing workplace injuries and illness through education and enforcement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
WorkSafeNB is administered by a board of directors consisting of the chairperson a vice-chairperson the president and CEO (non-voting member) the chairperson of the Appeals Tribunal (non-voting member) five members representing workers and five members representing employers. Other than the president & CEO and the chairperson of the Appeals Tribunal members of the board of directors serve part-time.
WorkSafeNBs mandate is to:
- Promote the creation of a workplace safety culture in which all employees and employers view all occupational diseases and accidents as being preventable.
- Promote an understanding acceptance and compliance with all legislation for which WorkSafeNB is responsible including the enforcement of the OHS Act and regulations.
- Provide timely compensation benefits medical aid rehabilitation and safe return-to-work services to injured workers.
- Provide sustainable insurance and insurance-related services to the employer community.
- Represent stakeholders and provide recommendations and advice to government with respect to legislation and publish such reports studies and recommendations WorkSafeNB considers advisable.
Assessments are affected by the level of activities in the provinces workplaces as are the resulting claims. There are also substantial assets that ensure WorkSafeNB will be able to provide the ongoing benefits promised to injured workers through a wage loss recovery insurance system. These funds are invested in the financial markets and investment returns are subject to the ups and downs of the marketplace.
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WorkSafeNBs head office is located in Saint John.
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