Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for the full-time position of Assistant City Solicitor in the Council Services Division of the Corporate Services Department.DUTIES

• Assist the Director of Council Services to advise and represent the City on all legal matters, providing clear legal opinions and guidance to City Council and staff.
• Provide competent and timely legal services as municipal legal counsel to the Corporation, along side the Director of Council Services.
• Draft and review corporate, commercial, and general municipal contracts as required.
• Manage and conduct research and analysis to calculate and develop valuations/appraisals (e.g., market, financial, feasibility analysis).
• Provide forecasts and estimates for the Citys 10-Year Capital Program and other major corporate initiatives.
• Meet with interested parties and legal representatives to provide information on project details and negotiate agreements, appraisal reviews, as well as witness statements.
• Prepare and present reports for the Senior Leadership Team, City Council, and committees regarding legal matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelors degree and graduation from a recognized University and Law School.
• Law Society of Ontario membership, in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience practicing law.
• Litigation experience and/or knowledge and experience of municipal law would be an asset.
• Excellent communication, research and report writing skills.
• The ability to work in a team environment, liaison with key external stakeholders and individuals/departments at all levels of the organization, as well as function effectively with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work under conditions of strict confidentiality is essential.
• Excellent public relations skills with proven ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including business and government officials, community leaders, members of the public and staff.
• Strong computer skills using MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Legal Research Data Bases.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents, plans, engineering drawings, technical reports, and real estate literature.
• Must possess a valid class xe2x80x98G Ontarios drivers license with an acceptable drivers abstract and access to a reliable vehicle.
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check is required for this position prior to the commencement date, at the incumbents expense.

Compensation for this position is $103,856 to $121,497 (2024 rates), based on a 35-hour work week, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Interested applicants are invited to submit their application by February 7th, 2025, at noon.Applications will only be accepted by applying online atNote: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5

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