Opportunities

Salary Information

Within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Solicitor Pay Plan ($82,061.00 - $89,519.00 per annum).

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to and working closely with the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the Associate General Counsel provides legal services that support the College of the North Atlantic's strategic goals and daily operations. Working both independently and within a small, collaborative legal team, the incumbent delivers timely, practical legal advice and representation across a wide range of organizational matters. Areas of focus include (but are not limited to):

• Contracts and Procurement
• Employment and Labour Relations
• Human Rights
• Administrative law (including student-related matters)
• Privacy and Access to Information
• Intellectual Property, and
• Risk Management

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct legal research and provide issue analyses in writing and verbally.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal instruments.
• Prepare documents and represent the College at administrative tribunals and civil litigation.
• Identify and evaluate legal risks to guide decision-making and risk management.
• Provide legal advice on policy development, personnel issues, operational concerns, and information disclosure.
• Develop and maintain productive relations with College leadership across campuses and departments.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate legislative and case-law updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare legal reports for the Executive team, Board of Governors, auditors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Support internal reviews and investigations.
• Perform other related legal tasks as required.

Screening Criteria

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a recognized institution.
• Recent experience practising law, including providing legal advice and services in one or more of the following areas:
  • Contracts and Procurement
  • Employment and Labour Relations
  • Human Rights
  • Administrative law (including student-related matters)
  • Privacy and Access to Information
  • Intellectual Property, or
  • Risk Management.
• Experience providing legal services within, or to, an educational or broader public sector institution (asset).

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of applicable laws and legal practices.
• Knowledge of the Canadian legal system and legal issues affecting public institutions.
• Ability to identify, interpret, and analyze legal issues, risks, and obligations.
• Legal research skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate (both orally and in writing) complex legal matters to a range of audiences.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative and consultative approach.
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.

Conditions of Offer

• This position is considered a Position of Trust, and therefore, a satisfactory criminal record check is required.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Membership in good standing, or eligibility for membership, with the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for travel throughout the province and occasional travel within Canada. Candidates must either hold a valid driver's license or have access to reliable transportation.
• Occasional flexible scheduling may be required to address urgent matters. These instances are rare, but availability outside standard hours may be needed on short notice.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position is located at CNA Headquarters - Stephenville.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and must upload all information as a combined document (PDF). Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years, indicating part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Robert Adams, Selection Board Chair, by email at Robert.Adams@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!