Job Description

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Legislative Advisor provides legal services, and advice primarily related to legislative development and review initiatives under the WSCC legislative framework. This includes Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers' Compensation Acts, Safety Acts, Mine Health and Safety Acts, Explosives Use Acts and Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Acts (ATIPP Act). This position also assists and supports the General Counsel in the provision of legal advice to the WSCC in relation to drafting of agreements and legal opinions and conduct of litigation.

The Legislative Advisor is required to assist the policy unit in the development and review of WSCC policies, and for coordinating and managing the WSCC's response to requests for information under the ATIPP Act.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Coordinating and reviewing of existing legislation and regulation.
• Coordinating the legislative and regulatory development processes.
• Conducting research in the areas of legislative and regulatory development.
• Coordinating with General Counsel, providing legal services to the WSCC, which may include the Governance Council, the President, and senior management staff in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
• Providing advice and support to WSCC staff about meeting obligations under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Acts (ATIPP) and oversees actions to assess and respond to access to information requests.
• Supporting departmental policy and planning initiatives.

What you bring to the role:

• Completion of a Law Degree and three (3) years of relevant experience working with law and legislation.
• Membership, or immediate eligibility for Membership, in both the Law Society of the Northwest Territories and the Law Society of Nunavut.
• Knowledge of legal and legislative principles and practice.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of Workers' Compensation and Administrative Law.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including effective oral presentations.
• Interpersonal and human relations skills to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.
• Research and analytical skills, including knowledge of legal research and analysis techniques.
• Computer skills including MS Office, email, scheduler, file, and records management.
• Ability to learn to manage a budget.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work under pressure, and to deadlines.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700.
• Relocation assistance.
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

A satisfactory criminal records check is required for this position.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Equivalencies: Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission's (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence and stewardship in the workplace.