Crown Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Step 1:
All regular/fixed-term OCAA and ALOC lawyers on staff, current Redeployment List Members and current Articling Student Hireback Pool Members.

Step 2:

In the absence of qualified applicants at Step 1 the competition may be reposted so that external applicants or non-members of the above-mentioned groups would then be eligible to apply.

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Civil Law Division, seeks an experienced solicitor for an exciting and challenging opportunity to join the legal team at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry ("MNRF-LSB").

This is an opportunity to work on a varied practice in a medium-sized legal branch with a wonderful office culture and very interesting and fast-paced work.

MNRF-LSB is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, anti-racism and equity. An effective member of the MNRF-LSB is responsible, innovative and collaborative. A responsible member of MNRF-LSB is someone who demonstrates authenticity, accountability and courage in how they interact with others. An individual who models ethical behavior, and who is honest and capable of making difficult choices.

An innovative member is someone who embraces positive disruption, and who promotes the branch's values of diversity, anti-racism and equity.

An individual who inspires others, values continuous learning and encourages development and integration.

A collaborative member focuses on helping others to grow, proactively works on their self-education, and promotes an environment of inclusivity.

An individual who consistently works to confront bias and systemic barriers while understanding the importance of creating a more diverse and accessible workplace.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?:

You would be specializing in the area of public lands law, as well as administrative and regulatory matters in other areas for which the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is responsible.
You would provide advice on operational lands management and some natural resource management, survey law, real estate law, land use planning and development, administrative law, and statutory interpretation and administration including respecting the_Public Lands Act_, and other legislation.
The position includes drafting of tenure or permitting documents, OICs, regulations and legislation.
It also provides support to Crown Law Office Civil in respect of legal challenges.
You would give written and oral advice to support the development of key Ministry policy, and Ministry approaches to operational matters that are complex and have crossgovernment implications.
You would draft briefing notes and other documents, brief senior management, participate in policy development and take on special projects.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:
Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

Knowledge and Skills:

You have demonstrated knowledge in the law related to the management and disposition of public lands and natural resource management
You have demonstrated experience practising in administrative law and regulatory law
You have demonstrated experience with the policy development process
You are a practical problem solver, good at working on teams with other lawyers and your clients, and have experience working with client groups leading complicated projects including legislative drafting projects and providing legal advice in respect of policy development
You consistently deliver quality service in tight timelines and have a proven record of delivering practical legal advice to guide operational decision makers
You are comfortable and effective in briefing senior officials
Demonstrated oral and written skills, proven judgment and analytical skills and political acuity
You have a working knowledge of Aboriginal law, an understanding of the nature of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the government, and are sensitive to the issues facing modern Indigenous communities
You have demonstrated great client service have a proven record of building relationships with clients and colleagues and of fostering and creating a culture of diversity, antiracism, equity and wellness in the workplace

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