Associate Labour Lawyer
Nova Scotia Health is the major supplier of health care in Nova Scotia, with some specialty services available to clients across Atlantic Canada. We are on a mission to create excellence in health, healing, and learning via collaborative efforts, as evidenced by the hospitals, health clinics, and community-based programs we operate throughout the province. Our dedicated team of specialists offers a wide range of high-quality inpatient and outpatient treatments, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, mental health, and addictions. Join our varied team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers now.
Nova Scotia Health employs experts throughout our wonderful province. We believe there is a place for everyone here, from busy cities with thriving nightlife to small communities with scenic footpaths. The work-life balance provided by a Nova Scotia Health position allows you to explore, experience, and engage in the desired Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and go to www.novascotia.com to see why people from all over the world are relocating here.
About the Job
Reporting directly to the Managing Lawyer, Labour Law Department, Legal Services, serves as a corporate resource for NSHA and IWK as an integral member of the Labour Relations team.
Working closely with senior leaders within each client’s organization, the Labour Lawyer learns the strategic direction, values, and operational needs of each organization (NSHA and IWK) and provides sound legal advice, advocacy, representation, education, and targeted capacity development in labour law in order to support the client’s strategic objectives while also understanding and working within broader health and public sector parameters.
The Labour Lawyer interprets collective agreements, provides legal advice, and strategic direction; and analyzes and advises on complex, sensitive, and multidimensional problems, both independently and as part of the labour law team, on issues with potential operational and financial implications for the health sector and the broader public sector. The Labour Lawyer assesses and advises on grievances and serves as legal counsel in labour arbitrations and other kinds of conflict resolution. The Labour Lawyer represents clients before the Labour Board and, on occasion, in court. The labor lawyer serves as the primary negotiator for collective bargaining and vital services.
The Labour Lawyer interprets collective agreements, provides legal advice, and strategic direction; and analyzes and advises on complex, sensitive, and multidimensional problems, both independently and as part of the labour law team, on issues with potential operational and financial implications for the health sector and the broader public sector. The Labour Lawyer assesses and advises on grievances and serves as legal counsel in labour arbitrations and other kinds of conflict resolution. The Labour Lawyer represents clients before the Labour Board and, on occasion, in court. The labor lawyer serves as the primary negotiator for collective bargaining and vital services.
Compensation and Benefits
$51.14 – $63.92 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
