Legal Counsel - Mississauga, On

Location:
Job Term

• Permanent

Job Code
ALOC – Crown Counsel
Salary Commensurate with Legal Experience CC3 (03CCB) - $133,244 – $219,173 per annum
Posting Status
OPEN
File No
OCWA-45-23-LEG
Job ID
199327
Closing Date
May 25, 2023
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is seeking a solicitor to join its Legal Services Group!
What can I expect to do in this role?

• Reporting to the Legal Director, in this role you will:
• Prepare s.28 applications for Ministry of Finance/TBS approval
• Assist internal OCWA client groups with identifying legal risks associated with the Agency's business
• Interpret and advise on regulations and laws that apply to the water and wastewater treatment industry such as the Ontario Water Resources Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations
• Negotiate agreements with the Agency's municipal and industrial clients, preparing/advising on Request for Proposals/Request for Tenders /Request for Quotations and providing general legal advice on contracts, insurance, procurement issues
• Provide legal advice on a broad range of issues including drafting and interpreting commercial agreements
• Educate internal client groups on various legal issues, including the implication of new legislation

Mandatory

• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of the Agency's regulatory environment
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced operational environment that is highly regulated
• Candidates should have demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills as well as proven communication skills (verbal and written) Computer and independent research skills
• Knowledge of and expertise in corporate commercial law and commercial transactions, contract drafting and procurement law, risk management

The OPS/OCWA Commitment To Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, And Anti-racism
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code . Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What’s in it for you?

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
• A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance.
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 25 years.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.

How to Apply

• You must show how you meet what we are looking for clearly, completely and concisely; we rely on the information you provide to us.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• You must apply by e-mail and the job competition quoted in the subject line.

Send application/resume with covering letter (PDF format preferred) saved as JOB ID – First Last Name to:
Ontario Clean Water Agency
Hiring Manager: Wilhelm Rinas
Attention: Marlene Livingston
Email: [email protected]
Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.
Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or an interview.