Position Summary
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
Job ID: 7037
REGULAR/FULL-TIME
Location: BURNABY, BC
To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.
- Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
- Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!
BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
THE ORGANIZATION
BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership.
Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.
Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.
BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:
- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.
** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
( $186,942 - $219,932 Annually )
Position Summary
Reporting to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing strategic legal advice for a broad range of legal matters to ensure BC Housing is managing legal risk and is in compliance with the law. He/she/they works closely with the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Board, CEO, Executive Team, and management team to identify and leverage risk, strategies, and operational needs. The position will manage legal matters, supervise a team of in-house lawyers, and oversee external counsel to ensure BC Housing satisfies its legislative obligations, reduces its exposure to risk and negative organizational impacts, and enters into commercial terms that optimize the organization’s objectives. The role, along with BC Housing’s legal unit provides a broad range of corporate services to all business units within the Commission, including providing strategic legal advice with matters related to: public procurement, privacy, insurance, compliance, construction, information technology, energy, litigation, employment and labour, commercial leasing, and other agreements (e.g.: housing, purchase and sale, secured financing, services, and licenses). The position will provide reporting on legal risks and strategy areas to the Executive Committee, Board of Commissioners, Ministry of Housing, and other relevant stakeholders.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree and a Law Degree (LL.B or J.D) from a recognized post-secondary institution and a license to practice law in British Columbia.
- Current member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia or eligible for membership within three months of the start of employment.
- Extensive legal experience gained through in-house and/or reputable external firm.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s mandate, programs, and policies in delivering social housing programs and services throughout the province.
- Ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements including service contracts, partnership agreements, public procurement documentation, insurance provisions, and other legal documents.
- Ability to manage and provide advice on complex litigation matters, with appropriate assistance from in-house and/or external counsel.
- Ability to explain complex legal issues and provide recommendations to address issues to a wide range of audience within and outside of BC Housing.Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with private and non-profit partners, various government agencies, external legal counsels, various associations/councils, and other key stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and make difficult decisions independently.
- Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to lead and manage several complex files, initiatives, and demands concurrently.
- Strategic and analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent consultative, facilitation, consensus building, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent skill in researching and investigating issues, determining facts and applying law and policy and making reasoned analyses.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Criminal Record Check is required.
- Please Note: Successful applicant(s) are subject to a satisfactory criminal record search and are required to maintain Security Clearance throughout their employment.
Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.
Please note that this excluded management position is a new position created by the employer. This created position is subject to the provisions of article 3.2 of the BCGEU Administrative/Clerical Division collective agreement. This article requires the employer and the BCGEU to reach a mutual agreement as to the exclusion status of the position which is currently outstanding. The permanent excluded status of this position remains outstanding and may be established as a BCGEU position. Pay, benefits, and terms of conditions of employment may be affected by this change. How to Apply:
Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.
Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.
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Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted
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At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org .
We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.
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