PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Manager, Legal Services
Halifax Nova Scotia

About the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

WCB is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.

About the Role

The Manager, Legal Services assumes responsibility for overseeing the daily operation of the Legal Department, managing all administrative departmental functions, and ensuring that the teams in Legal Services functions efficiently and delivers exceptional legal services aligned with the WCB's strategic plan.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Manager, Legal Services is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Legal Services Department, including the allocation of resources, workload/workflow management, quality and completion of work that supports the vision and goals of the organization to achieve the strategic objectives.

The Manager is accountable for meeting service and performance goals related to Legal Services by understanding customer needs while leading and inspiring their team to provide exceptional service. This position ensures the efficient and effective operations of the team which includes all aspects of human resource management related to selecting, developing, leading and managing the performance of the team. The Manager leads and manages process improvement initiatives focused on supporting legal counsel in the development of sustainable practices.

Your Experience & Skills

• A University degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Criminology, Human Resources or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a senior decision-making capacity; three (3) of which involved intensive experience in leadership/management capacity.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining partnerships across departments, demonstrating strong communications skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in legal support services considered an asset

We offer a competitive compensation package ranging from $90,359 - $112,951.

Application Details

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 4pm on October 11, 2024. In the subject line of your email, please quote competition number: JV 153-24 EXT Manager, Legal Services.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Selected candidates will be contacted to participate in interviews. Please note: WCB is required to check all employment references before presenting an offer to the successful candidate.

Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

The WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace culture and an accessible work environment where diversity thrives.

The WCB Nova Scotia is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. Our people are safety champions with a caring, compassionate and can-do-attitude. At the WCB Nova Scotia, every employee is an important contributor to our organization's corporate goals. We strive to advance our inclusive workplace culture by weaving the social, cultural, visible, and invisible differences of our employees into our way of work. We also take inspiration from the diverse communities we serve across Nova Scotia.

We have adopted a foundational Inclusive Workplace Policy that strives to build upon our core values of safety, care and compassion. We stay in practice to increase our cultural competency and strengthen our relationships with community.

The WCB Nova Scotia is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace that is accessible and accommodating to individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics to support their full participation in the recruitment process and workplace.

Accommodation Request

WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner.

To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

To learn more about WCB Nova Scotia, visit www.wcb.ns.ca or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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