Legal Counsel (22LA)

Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
New Brunswick Human Rights Commission
LEGAL COUNSEL
Legal Affairs
Fredericton or Dieppe
Open Competition

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WHO WE ARE:
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is responsible for the administration of the Human Rights Act. The mandate of the Commission is to administer the mechanism for complaint intake and resolution, to promote an understanding of, acceptance of, and compliance with the Act; and to develop and conduct educational programs designed to eliminate discriminatory practices.

The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is seeking an individual to join the Legal Affairs Section as a Legal Counsel.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will work in a team setting and be responsible for providing legal advice and opinions to Commission Members and staff with respect to the interpretation of the Human Rights Act, to investigation files and to legal procedures. Responsibilities will also include advising the General Counsel, Director and Chairperson of developments in human rights law and proposing legislative amendments, coordinating the review and reporting of international human rights instruments, and any matters pertaining to human rights policies or programs under the purview of the Commission.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Position requires some travel and remote work.

WHO YOU ARE:
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:
Human Rights Law, Administrative Law, Employment and Labour Law, Aboriginal Law, International Human Rights Instruments.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law Degree
• Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership to the Law Society of New Brunswick
• Minimum of 5 years of membership in good standing at the bar
• Experience in research in International Human Rights Instruments
• Demonstrated experience in the practice of human rights law or similar experience in administrative law
• Experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate, commensurate with years at the bar:

• Experience in appearing before adjudicative boards and tribunals
• Experience in conducting briefings to senior personnel
• Relevant experience in applying the principles of equity/diversity competence in performing the job responsibilities of this position including recognition of the need to deliver services to the public in a manner that recognizes the unique needs of the diverse communities served

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Analytical thinking / Judgment
• Client service orientation
• Effective interactive communication
• Teamwork and cooperation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of Relevant Laws, Judicial Process, Procedures and Legal Precedents
• Records and Information Management
• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Written Communication

Candidates must demonstrate on their applications how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. The résumé should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please indicate in your resumé your language preference for an interview.

Applicants are required to submit with their application a writing sample of no more than five pages that they have authored within the last five years. If applying by email or mail, please attach/include the writing sample. If applying online, please send the writing sample in a separate email to this address: [email protected] .

SALARY:
From $85,592 to $115,518 annually, depending on education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are eligible to work in Canada, apply online at eRecruitment by November 6, 2025, indicating competition number: 25-6200-002. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Post-Secondary Education,Training and Labour
Human Resource Services
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-8231
[email protected]

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We promote a scent-reduced environment.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEO) contributes to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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