Legal Counsel - Labour & Employment
Requisition ID: 411363
Position Number: 20089769
Posting End Date: October 13, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Newport Bldg - 330 Portage Ave
Department / Unit: Shared Health Legal Services
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 11/02/2026
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Provincial Lead, Legal Services (Shared Health), the Legal Counsel – Labour & Employment will provide legal services in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment and will be responsible for:
- Management, negotiation and preparation and conduct of labour arbitrations, labour board matters and interest arbitrations.
- Preparing appropriate pleadings and/or responses to various human rights, labour board and/or other administrative or related civil litigation.
- Negotiating settlements involving employment and labour relations issues on behalf of health employer within Manitoba.
- Providing legal advice and services to Shared Health, the WRHA and other clients within the Health System in Manitoba concerning collective agreement interpretation, human resources matters, labour relations issues and negotiations.
- Anticipating and identifying legal issues and consulting with senior counsel and operational leads to develop legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of substantial risk or significance and with limited time for assessing alternatives.
- Conducting legal research and analysis.
- Preparing written and verbal opinions as needed.
- Advising on recruitment, evaluation and termination of staff and related legal or court challenges and on all matters relating to The Labour Relations Act, The Human Rights Code, The Essential Services Act, The Employment Standards Code and all related legislation governing employee/employer relations and employment standards.
- Providing legal advice and services respecting contracts with human resources/labour relations implications.
- Providing advice with respect to privacy and access legislation.
- Drafting and/or reviewing of policies and procedures relating to employment and labour issues.
- Educating and training the health community about emerging labour relations, human resources or related legal issues.
- Liaising with external counsel as required.
- Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
- May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years as a practicing lawyer or a commensurate combination of labour law experience and years as a practicing lawyer.
- Strong experience in labour and employment law.
- Experience working with the health care sector is an asset.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.).
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven ability to lead and work within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent communication, analytical, advocacy, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to write and think concisely and analytically.
- Excellent negotiating and drafting skills required.
- Ability to exercise sound and impartial judgment in challenging situations.
- Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in labour and employment law.
- Proven ability and aptitude for recognizing, investigating and analyzing problems, and for developing innovative solutions to complex situations.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to work within a dynamic team-oriented environment where the range of responsibilities is varied.
- Ability to work independently and willingness to assume additional responsibilities.
- Ability to plan, schedule and complete work in a concise, clear, accurate and timely manner.
- Computer knowledge and experience in a Microsoft Office environment.
Physical Requirements
- Must be willing and able to travel and work from various client locations within the Province of Manitoba.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
