Posted 11 hours ago
Legal Counsel
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time Legal Counsel in Regina or Saskatoon to advise on labour and employee relations. The role provides legal opinions and training on statute, case law and collective agreement interpretation, and represents the employer at arbitrations, administrative hearings and Court of King's Bench matters. Days shift, five 7.5-hour shifts per week, with regional and provincial travel.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal opinions and training on statute, case law and collective agreements
- Represent the employer at grievance arbitrations and administrative hearings
- Appear in Saskatchewan Human Rights and Labour Relations Board hearings
- Handle judicial review applications at Court of King's Bench
- Advise on in-scope and out-of-scope employment issues
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years employment law experience in a unionized environment
- Juris Doctor or LL.B
- Registered or eligible with the Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Law Society of Saskatchewan registration |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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HealthCareersInSask.ca
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,266 |
Position #: 203310
Expected Start Date: January 04, 2027
Union: OOS
Facility: To be determined
City/Town: Regina or Saskatoon
Department: Executive Director Office - Labour Relations
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Legal Counsel is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Labour and Employee Relations, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal support, guidance and direction to the Saskatchewan Health Authority and affiliate organizations. Legal support will be provided for both in-scope and out-of-scope employment issues in the form of legal opinions and training regarding statute, case law and collective agreement interpretation. The incumbent represents the Saskatchewan Health Authority and affiliate organizations at grievance arbitrations, administrative hearings; including Saskatchewan Human Rights hearings, Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board hearings, and matters in Saskatchewan Courts; including judicial review applications at the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench, and applications related to collective bargaining.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 5+ years knowledge and experience in employment law in unionized environment
- Strong working knowledge of all legal processes.
Education
- Juris Doctor or LL.B
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Law Society of Saskatchewan
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Competencies
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
- Ability to be proactive and creative in decision making
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
- Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
Other Information
- Travel within the region and provincially
- Preference would be Regina or Saskatoon, other locations within Saskatchewan will be considered.
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.Journal
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