Senior Associate Counsel or Counsel, Health and Privacy Law

Senior Associate Counsel or Counsel, Health and Privacy Law - (8735)

Job Title

Senior Associate Counsel or Counsel, Health and Privacy Law

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

14

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Annually

Salary Grade

$ - $

Department

York Region ->
Legal & Court Services ->
Legal Services

Location

Legal Services - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)

Job Description (E)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.

Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program, and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to Deputy Regional Solicitor, Health and Privacy Law, Counsel is responsible for providing advice on a broad range of legal issues to Regional Council, Committees, departments, corporations, boards and related entities. Counsel is also responsible for negotiating and preparing agreements, advising on health law and privacy law matters and advising on operational issues, strategic initiatives, risk management in a municipal law setting.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Provides legal and procedural advice to various Regional departments, corporations, boards and related entities on applicable legislation.
• Provides advice on health law and privacy law matters.
• Provides risk management advice and strategies.
• Provides general advice on obligations and responsibilities of Regional Council.
• Negotiates and prepares agreements and other legal documents for municipal service delivery, project implementation, and operational requirements of Regional departments, corporations, boards and related entities.
• Attends departmental and cross-departmental meetings, as required.
• Negotiates with external agencies and municipal partners, including Provincial and Federal government departments and ministries.
• Retains and instructs external legal counsel, consultants, and other professionals, as authorized.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in the law and their application to Regional responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as required to meet Branch and Departmental objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Law (L.L.B.)…