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Posting Title LG CNSL 2/3 - Legal Counsel 2/3 Position Classification Legal Counsel Level 3 Union N/A Work Options Location Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) Salary Range Salary for LG CNSL 2: $141,907.01 - $184,034.71 annually Salary for LG CNSL 3: $189,505.37 - $217,618.68 annually Close Date 1/7/2024 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Attorney General Ministry Branch / Division Legal Services Branch / NATRIL Group, Transportation and Land Unit Job Summary Build your Future Law Career Here! The Natural Resources, Transportation and Indigenous Legal Group, Transportation and Land Unit, is recruiting one lawyer, specifically Legal Counsel 2 (six to 11 years of call) or Legal Counsel 3 (12 or more years of call), for one regular, full-time position. The Transportation and Land Unit provides legal advice on transportation infrastructure projects and Crown land transactions. The Unit is an advice-driven organization that supports government in the management and administration of the province’s transportation corridors and Crown land management. This position is related to advising the Transportation Investment Corporation (“TI Corp”) on the administration of project agreements on large transportation infrastructure projects. The position is for lawyers with excellent organizational, client relations and communication skills, who can work in a fast-paced practice providing reliable advice. TI Corp is a Crown corporation responsible for delivering several key transportation infrastructure projects within the province, including the Broadway Subway Project, the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project and the new Surrey-Langley Skytrain and Fraser River Tunnel projects. This position requires regular contact with TI Corp’s commercial teams to provide legal advice on a variety of issues arising from the administration of the various project agreements. Travel may be required. The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia and is charged with ensuring that the administration of public affairs is carried out in accordance with the law. The Ministry of Attorney General is structured to carry out this mandate under the direction of the Attorney General, and Legal Services Branch supports the Ministry in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters. Legal Services Branch provides legal advice to government and ensures that legal risks associated with government operations are reduced. Legal Services Branch’s clients include all Ministries of the government, Cabinet and certain public agencies. The capital of British Columbia, Victoria, is a beautiful city with stunning beaches and harbours, and a variety of Provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from. In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below: Job Requirements: Eligible for Membership in the Law Society of British Columbia. Level dependent on years of call (six to 11 years of call for Legal Counsel 2, and 12 or more years of call for Legal Counsel 3). Preference may be given to candidates with: experience in construction law and in resolving large infrastructure project-related disputes and other construction-related disputes; experience providing advice and strategy in relation to construction contract implementation issues; experience in civil litigation or alternative dispute resolution; demonstrated experience working as a member of a team on large construction projects. For questions regarding this position, please contact Ian.Wiebe@gov.bc.ca. About this Position: We currently have one regular, full-time position. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. The successful applicant will be required to join the Professional Employees Association. Details about the terms and conditions of employment is available at Collective agreements - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). When a collective agreement is negotiated between the PEA and the Province of British Columbia to include government legal counsel, terms and conditions in that collective agreement will be binding. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment . Working for the BC Public Service: The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452. The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer. How to Apply: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please indicate your year of call in your cover letter and outline how you meet the education and experience criteria. Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. Online Questionnaire: YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible. Additional Information: A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition. Job Category Court and Judicial Services