Location
Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
The salary range for this position is CAD $44.15/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.
Come work as a Legal Counsel with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel 1 possesses strong legal research, legal analysis, and client relations skills required to provide a broad range of legal support and advice to leaders and staff across all levels at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel as part of an in-house legal team to support VCH leaders, managers, and staff, with a particular focus on administrative law, litigation, employment/labour law, general health law, mental health law, adult guardianship, public health, risk management, health care consent and decision-making, and medical affairs. The Legal Counsel anticipates and identifies legal issues, and advises decision-makers and other internal stakeholders on legal strategies and solutions to mitigate legal risk.
As a Legal Counsel with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Interpret legal framework applicable to public healthcare sector and advises on impact to the organization, programs, services and staff, with a particular focus on general health law, employment/labour law, mental health law, adult guardianship, public health, risk management, health care consent and decision making, and medical affairs.
- Provide legal research, advice and opinions to VCH leadership and staff as well as other members of the Legal Services team to enable effective and patient centered decision-making.
- Manage litigation and administrative tribunal matters as assigned, and liaise with client leaders, external counsel, and legal counsel in other public bodies, as required.
- Anticipate and identify legal issues and advise internal stakeholders on legal strategies and solutions to mitigate legal risk.
- Provide analysis, support and recommendations on VCH policies, procedures and practices.
- Work closely with a diverse set of professionals including, professional practice leaders, physician leaders, mental health, health protection and adult protection leaders, risk management and human resources Directors, and other clinical and corporate functions, to provide legal support on various VCH projects and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep up-to-date with industry trends, new/revised legislation and developing case law.
- Perform other job related duties.
Education & Experience
- Law Degree from a recognized University and engaged in active legal practice for a period of at least two (2) years (not including articling).
- Health care experience or health law advising experience is an asset.
- Familiarity with litigation or administrative law processes is an asset.
- Familiarity with employment and labour law is an asset.
- A member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (or eligible for membership within a specified period).
Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrated understanding of and familiarity with the legal framework governing public sector organizations in the province, with particular focus on the healthcare system.
Knowledge of administrative law.
Knowledge of employment and labour law.
Strong ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and team members.
Ability to provide timely and practical legal advice and guidance
Ability to develop and bring forward solutions and communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a wide variety of audiences.
Strong legal research and legal analysis skills.
Exemplary interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask effectively.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH): VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the
Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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$44.15 - $63.47 per hour
