Job Description

Overview
Are you passionate about administrative law? Do you want to join a motivated team of lawyers who value hard work while prioritizing a healthy lifestyle with a strong focus on work-life balance? WorkSafeBC's Legal Services department is seeking a recently called lawyer for the Hearings Lawyer position within our Prohibited Action Complaints (PAC) department.
In this role, you'll manage submissions and evidence for the hearing of prohibited action complaints filed by workers under the Workers Compensation Act ("WCA") related to workplace reprisals for exercising health and safety rights under the WCA.
This opportunity is temporary for 12 months.
How you'll make a difference: You'll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively
Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.
What you'll do

• Manage the submission and evidence steps in the PAC hearing process by obtaining submissions and evidence from parties, responding to inquiries from parties regarding the hearing process and enforcing/extending deadlines
• Ensure files are ready for a written hearing by a Legal Adjudicative Officer by reviewing submissions and evidence in order to ensure the record of evidence is complete as required at law
• Determine whether a worker has met a prima facie case of prohibited action and prepare written decisions where the prima facie case is not established
• Complete research and analysis of law, policy, and jurisprudence to ensure that WorkSafeBC's PAC process meets the requirements of administrative law applicable to hearings
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Is this a good fit for you?
We're looking for people who can:

• Communicate legal concepts and decisions in a clear and concise manner to individuals and groups with varying levels of understanding
• Employ sound judgment in the application of law and policy to weigh evidence, make decisions, and resolve issues
• Demonstrate understanding of administrative law and rules of evidence
• Prioritize a large volume of work in tight deadlines with ability to respond to external pressures
• Interact with management, team members, and stakeholders in a confident, professional and objective manner

Your background and experience

• Must have a Bachelor's of Law Degree (LL.B. or J.D.)
• A member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia
• 3-6 months of legal experience

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

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're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's 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 reflect 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'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work -- 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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Salary: $41.56 - $52.35/hourly
Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.

In addition to your resume, please submit:

• Written submission (i.e. a written sample of legal opinions or factum)

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

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