Job Description

Overview

Are you a lawyer with experience in administrative law, employment law, and/or human rights law? WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s Law and Policy division is seeking a lawyer with at least 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 call to conduct written hearings of prohibited action complaints filed under the Workers Compensation Act. You will review complaints filed by workers who consider that a prohibited action has been taken by an employer in retaliation for raising occupational health and safety concerns. You will evaluate evidence and submissions from parties and render a written decision on whether the complaint succeeds. You will also decide appropriate remedies for successful complaints.

WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s Law and Policy division is a full-service legal department that includes both solicitor and litigation practice areas, as well as privacy and policy lawyers. Consider joining a motivated team of lawyers who value hard work while prioritizing a healthy lifestyle with a strong focus on work-life balance.

How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: You\xe2\x80\x99ll ensure WorkSafeBC is improving the health and safety of workplaces across the province.

Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally in our Richmond office.

What you\'ll do

As a legal adjudicative officer you will:

• Draft clear, well-reasoned written decisions on prohibited action complaints with varying degrees of complexity
• Conduct a high volume of written hearings in a timely manner and in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness
• Analyze submissions from parties and evaluate evidence
• Provide legal advice to officers and management on matters concerning prohibited action complaints
• Prepare and present training materials and tools to assist other WorkSafeBC staff who support our area

Is this a good fit for you?

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for people who can:

• Independently manage a large caseload in an environment of frequently changing priorities
• Draft high quality, well-reasoned and timely decisions
• Evaluate submissions and weigh evidence in accordance with statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines and principles of procedural fairness
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Work effectively and respectfully as a team player

Your background and experience

• A law degree (LLB), and a member in good standing with the Law Society of BC
• A minimum of three years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a lawyer practicing administrative law, employment law, and/or human rights law
• Decision-making experience with an administrative tribunal is an asset

Additional requirements:

In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter and writing sample you have self-authored. Place your sample in the same document as your resume and cover letter and submit with your online application.

Learn more: For more information about this position, including the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); job description; and awareness items, see the on WSN.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy\xe2\x80\x9d) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It\xe2\x80\x99s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

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Our benefits

As a member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

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Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

Any additional application materials must be received by email to by 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date of the competition.

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