• Job Description

  Req#: 1080280

  Join a dynamic legal team
  
  WCAT is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that workers or employers can go to if they want to appeal a decision from WorkSafeBC. WCAT is the final level of appeal in the B.C. workers’ compensation system. It has authority to decide appeals about specific types of work-related matters outlined in section 288 and 289 of the Workers Compensation Act. To learn more about WCAT, please visit www.wcat.bc.ca.
  
  WCAT is seeking a legal counsel to work as part of a team representing the tribunal with respect to the hearing of Petitions for judicial review and related appeals before the Superior Courts, conducting research and analysis on specific or general legal questions, and providing legal opinions to the Chair and Vice Chairs, particularly in the areas of workers’ compensation and administrative law. The Legal Counsel also provides research on policy and other administrative matters and participates in WCAT’s in-house continuing professional development program.

  Job Requirements:

  • Law degree and admission to the Bar in British Columbia (or immediate eligibility for admission), preferably with 6 to 11 years of call
  • Experience in judicial review, and/or other courtroom work
  • Experience in legal writing and research, providing advice and preparing legal opinions including complex issues of statutory interpretation
  • Experience in administrative law and workers’ compensation law preferred

  
  IMPORTANT: Where there is a difference between the qualifications reflected in the posting and the Job Profile, those stated on the job posting will be used for screening purposes.
  
  For questions regarding this position, please contact Corinna.Laemmerzahl@wcat.bc.ca.

  About this Position:
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
  An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
  Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
  
  Legal counsels are required to join the Professional Employees Association. Details about the terms and conditions of employment is available on MyHR at Collective agreements - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). When a collective agreement is negotiated between the PEA and the Province of British Columbia to include government legal counsel, terms and conditions in that collective agreement will be binding.

  Working for the BC Public Service:
  The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

  How to Apply:
  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

  Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
  
  Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
  
  Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
  
  Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
  
  Additional Information:
  A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

  Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

  Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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