Legal Counsel or Investigator

JOB OPPORTUNITY
LEGAL COUNSEL OR INVESTIGATOR

Work Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick

POSTING DATE: October 16, 2026
CLOSING DATE: November 15, 2026

Status: Full-time term position (18-month maternity leave replacement), with the possibility of extension. This is an onsite position in Rothesay, New Brunswick.
Pay Scale: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Deadline for Application: November 15, 2026

Position Profile
Legal Counsel or Investigator

Description

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB) serves and protects the public by regulating the practice of medicine in the province. CPSNB is seeking a Legal Counsel or Investigator to support its complaints and professional conduct work. The successful candidate may be a lawyer or an experienced investigator with skills relevant to regulatory, administrative, healthcare, professional discipline, or public-interest investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Associate Registrar and General Counsel, the successful candidate will be responsible for activities that may include:

• Reviewing complaints and identifying the factual, evidentiary, procedural and, where applicable, legal issues.
• Planning and conducting fair, thorough, timely and objective investigations, including interviews and documentary review.
• Preparing clear investigation plans, chronologies, summaries, reports and briefing materials.
• Keeping parties appropriately informed and responding to enquiries from physicians, complainants, the public and healthcare partners.
• Preparing complaint files for review and decision-making in accordance with the College's processes.
• Conducting research of various statutes, regulations, policies, and professional standards,
• Drafting memos,
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Associate Registrar and General Counsel or Registrar to meet the overall mandate and functioning of the College.

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor or LLB
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field, such as law, criminology, investigations, health administration, nursing, social sciences, or public administration
• A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position may be considered.
• 2+ years experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in professional regulation, administrative investigations, healthcare, law enforcement, workplace investigations, insurance, complaints, or professional discipline is an asset
• Excellent writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple complex files, priorities, and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to navigate emotionally charged situations.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset
• Ability to work hard and have fun

Additional Requirements

• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Greater Saint John area
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Health, drug, and dental plan
• Travel plan
• Life and disability insurance options
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.