About the job
Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Legal Counsel, Policy Manager to join our team in Burnaby! This is a new full-time permanent position within the growing 23-person legal department.
Who We Are Looking For
You are a bright lawyer with a passion for policy and are ready for a change from the traditional law firm career path. You are looking for rewarding work to protect the public interest. You are ready to have a real work/life balance and to be free of billable hours controlling you. The prospect of working under a brand new regulatory regime intrigues you. The work is challenging and we have high expectations regarding your work quality and attention to detail. However, we also appreciate that all staff have busy lives outside of work, and in-house legal counsel is no exception. We expect hard work during the day, but your evenings and weekends will generally be your own. Engineers and Geoscientists BC has exceptional benefits and a flex day program that essentially offers every second Friday off from work.
What You Will Be Doing
The Legal Counsel, Policy Manager develops and directs the research and policy group of the legal department. More specifically, this role is responsible for:
- Researching and drafting legal memoranda.
- Continually evaluating and proposing updates to the bylaws and existing policies and procedures, creating and amending new internal policies and procedures, suggesting legislative amendments and responding to emerging issues under the Professional Governance Act.
- Managing the creation of the policy, procedures and implementation associated with the requirement of Engineers and Geoscientists BC to regulate firms under the Professional Governance Act.
- Assisting with the legal aspects of regulating individuals and helping to guide the development of investigation, discipline and enforcement procedures as they relate to legislation and policy.
- Assisting with the legal review of professional practice guidelines and content developed for registrants.
- Managing 2 direct reports with accountability for hiring, training, and coaching.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
What You Bring To The Table
The successful applicant will possess the following:
- A Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is required.
- Member of the Law Society of BC, or eligible for immediate membership.
- 5-7 years experience in a law firm, government, or professional regulatory body, particularly in administrative law, civil litigation or related disciplines.
- 3-5 years experience in legislative drafting is preferred.
- 3+ years experience managing others or supervising staff, teams, or projects.
What's In It For You
Each member of our team enables us to deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world". We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
We have a flexible work environment and are committed to employee development. We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive salary, a generous benefits program including a group health program, a group retirement program, generous vacation allowances, and a flex day program that offers compressed workweeks.
EGBC offers employees a hybrid work model with an assigned schedule confirming days worked remotely and days worked in-office. Most roles will be expected to work in-office a minimum of two days per week during regular business operations. We provide the required tools and equipment for employees to work remotely.
Who We Are
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers.
Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. Engineers and Geoscientists BC regulates and governs these professions under the authority of the
Professional Governance Act.
We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.
We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a council of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. Council is accountable to the public through the Ministry of the Attorney General, under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization.
Candidates are advised that Engineers and Geoscientists BC has a policy that requires all employees provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in a manner and form that is acceptable to the Organization and to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be permitted to work in-person at the Engineers and Geoscientists BC offices or at any in-person work related meeting or event. Employees who are unable to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 due to a legitimate medical condition or other ground protected by the BC Human Rights Code may request accommodation in relation to the requirements of this policy.
All roles within the organization have a requirement to work in person and as such, compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.
To learn more about our work please visit us a thttps://www.egbc.ca