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

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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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?: Responsibilities include:

Providing legal advice and services to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the areas of natural resource management it is responsible for including in respect of wildland firefighting, and the regulation of aggregates, forestry and other industries.
Advising on the development of Ministry legislation, regulations, policies and approaches to operational matters which are complex and have crossministry implications.
Drafting agreements and other legal documents.
Providing indepth legal research and analysis through opinions and presentations.
Briefing senior Ministry officials through inperson briefings and the preparation of briefing materials.

How do I qualify?:

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

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of natural resources management law, administrative law, and some constitutional law.
Experience in providing legal advice on policy development and operational activities.
Experience working with the Office of Legislative Counsel in the preparation of draft legislation, regulations and Orders in CounciI (OIC).
Some real property, public lands and planning law knowledge.
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, communities, and history, including knowledge of how reserve lands are managed and the history of the Crown's relationship with Indigenous peoples.
Experience in Aboriginal law including Aboriginal and treaty rights claims and matters involving Aboriginal consultation and accommodation.
Demonstrated ability and judgement to help manage complex and contentious issues.
Aptitude in conducting indepth legal research, providing practical legal advice and drafting legal opinions, agreements and other legal documents.
The ability to work under pressure within tight timeframes, both independently and collaboratively in team environments.
You have demonstrated great client service and have a proven record of building positive 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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