Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Division/Branch: Legal Services Division
Application Deadline: August 10, 2022
Level: Level 13/14
Salary Range: Min: $120,741 to Max: $166,019
Work Location: 90 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2N (Hybrid Work Model until further notice)
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and private cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.
The Legal Services Division of the AGCO provides a broad range of legal services such as providing advice and opinions to AGCO staff on corporate and administrative law issues, drafting contracts, assisting with the process of drafting legislation and regulations and assisting in policy development.
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will be responsible for providing legal services including written and oral opinions to the Registrar under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019 and AGCO staff, representing the Registrar and providing legal input into the policy development process. You will provide advice on and prepare contracts or procurement documents, participate in committee work or special projects and liaise with the public and other government authorities on behalf of the Registrar.
The ideal candidate will have
- Law degree and work predominantly on solicitor matters but may be called upon to provide support to litigation counsel or to handle some litigation matters
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Experience in administrative law and practice and knowledge of the legislation administered by the AGCO
- Experience as a lawyer with a regulatory agency is an asset
- Possess the ability to recognize and assess legal implications in AGCO policy and procedures and provide clear and concise oral and written legal advice
- Experience in contributing to the drafting of legislation and regulations
- Experience with procurement law; knowledge of the Ontario Government’s procurement process is an asset as is experience in providing advice on access requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Excellent judgment and analytical ability with superior interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to travel, including a valid Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- The successful candidate must reside in Ontario or be prepared to relocate to Ontario
- The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check
The AGCO has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all staff, including prospective new employees, be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals with valid medical or other human rights-based exemptions will be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy.
To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers webpage located at www.agco.ca/careers by August 10, 2022.
The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.