Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 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 is seeking

one (1) Counsel to champion a workplace culture that is diverse & inclusive, respectful and client service focused to provide legal advice and services to the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Ontario.

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?: Duties will include:

Providing legal advice and client support on high-profile, complex files including: land claims negotiation and litigation; governance issues; and matters involving section 35 Aboriginal and treaty rights including consultation and accommodation.
Providing advice and supporting the development of policy and/or legislative initiatives
Assisting clients by negotiating and drafting agreements, terms of reference, and memoranda of understanding with Indigenous partners, as well as reviewing transfer payment and/or procurement related documents
Providing indepth legal research and analysis through oral and written opinions and presentations on complex legal issues
Briefing Ministry clients including senior management through inperson briefings and/or 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:

Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal law, including knowledge and understanding of the law relating to Aboriginal rights claims, title claims, selfgovernment, treaty claims, and Aboriginal consultation, and supporting policy and program development
Demonstrated experience supporting complex negotiation and litigation matters involving Indigenous issues
Demonstrated ability to handle own files and lead significant and highprofile files
Ability to work under pressure within tight timeframes in a highvolume environment and effectively and collaboratively work with a team in multidisciplinary and negotiating environments
Knowledge of Indigenous culture, communities and history and/or experience with Indigenous communities
Demonstrated judgement, analytical and interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Additional Information:

Address:

2 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 160 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 160 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Association of Law Officers of the Crown
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Schedule:
6
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Friday, January 27, 2023
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.