Labour And Employment Lawyer

Collaborating with clients across the City, Legal Services leverages knowledge of the City's organization and operations with legal knowledge to provide valued advice and support throughout the corporation. Employees are highly engaged in providing the best support possible through expertise and creativity, keeping client satisfaction at the heart of our work.

Working effectively within a practice area team and reporting to the Legal Supervisor, Labour, Employment & OH&S, this role is responsible for providing legal advice in the areas of labour, employment and occupational health and safety.

Goals and deliverables:

• Provide strategic labour, employment advice on a wide range of issues and matters to various stakeholders throughout the city.
• Represent and/or assist in representing the City in legal proceedings before various tribunals and levels of court in relation to matters including:

• Grievance arbitrations and Labour Relation Board matters
• Human Rights complaints and dispute resolution processes
• Civil litigation, including wrongful dismissal claims
• Provide sound legal advice and recommendations regarding various issues including policy development and labour relations strategy
• Provide thoughtful and practical interpretive guidance to stakeholders in regards to collective agreements and labour and employment legislation
• Research and apply the law in divergent factual situations
• Gather facts through interviews and documentary review
• Draft legal agreements, memoranda, and submissions
• Take a proactive role in providing recommendations to avoid risk/liability
• Additional related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of LL.B, J.D., or its equivalent and membership with the Law Society of Alberta, or ability to attain membership immediately upon appointment
• Demonstrated experience as a lawyer practicing in the areas of Labour and Employment
• Experience in occupational health and safety (OH&S) is an asset
• Experience in general civil litigation is an asset
• Experience in municipal/administrative law is an asset
• Communicate with strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
• Effectively communicate complex ideas and recommendations to diverse audiences, build positive relationships, and establish clear expectations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with confidence and under time constraints
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive legal team
• Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiating and decision making skills
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact .

COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID 19-Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.

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Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary: $87,695.12 - $$173,092.31 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/MZ

City of Edmonton