Legal Assistant - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

The British Columbia Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA) supports public education through innovative human resource practices, partnerships, and services. We are the full-service employers association and accredited bargaining agent for BCs 60 public boards of education.BCPSEAs Coordinated Legal and Arbitration Support Services (CLASS) is a shared service that coordinates labour litigation on behalf of BCs 60 public school districts.As Legal Assistant, you will support CLASS Legal Counsel with litigation activities and administrative support. This includes reviewing and organizing case documents, drafting legal correspondence and other assigned duties.This role requires an individual with a keen eye for detail, good judgment, and a proactive work ethic. Additionally, technical saavy and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office are requirements.Candidates should be knowledgeable in processes relating to labour arbitration, BC Labour Relations Board and BC Human Rights Tribunal matters. In your role, you will be relied upon to assist with compiling relevant provisions and concepts from collective agreements, LOUs, MCMs, arbitration awards, regulatory and other legislative provisions.Working closely with the CLASS Coordinator, your ability to develop positive relationships with BCPSEA District Liaisons, K-12 public school districts, and K-12 sector unions and their representatives is integral to your effectiveness in this role.We are seeking a candidate with a post-secondary legal assistant degree/diploma and three years experience as a legal assistant, preferably in labour law. Experience in K-12 or the public sector in a unionized environment is preferred.The Legal Assistant position reports to the Executive Director, Employee Relations & Sector Initiatives.If you are interested in joining a diverse team of HR professionals who pride themselves on their service and solution orientation, please apply on Make a Future by the close of business on October 31st, 2022. Questions may be directed to Chris Beneteau, Executive Director, Employee Relations & Sector Initiatives, at chrisb@bcpsea.bc.ca.BCPSEAs staff receive a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits plan, and municipal pension plan enrollment. BCPSEAs offices are located in the newly developed Renfrew Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia.In addition to labour relations advice/resources and collective bargaining, BCPSEAs mandate includes other selected areas of human resource management, including exempt staff human resources; health, safety and wellness; pension and benefits.BCPSEA would like to gratefully acknowledge that our office is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the xmθkym (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. Our work spans across the traditional homelands of hundreds of Inuit, Métis, and First Nations peoples across British Columbia, each with their own unique traditions, history and culture. We are committed to Reconciliation and to strong Indigenous partnerships and relationships.Quick Apply

• Terms & Conditions
• New Privacy
• Privacy Center
• Accessibility

For Job Seekers

• Browse Jobs
• Advanced Job Search
• Emplois Quebec

For Employers

• Post a Job
• SimplyHired OnDemand

Stay Connected