Job Order Detail

Description

The Organization
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has a mandate to protect and promote human rights in Saskatchewan and work toward the elimination of discrimination.

The Commission is an employment equity employer and encourages Indigenous people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply for the following position.

The Commission offers a competitive pay and benefits compensation package.

The Position
The successful candidate will:
    provide advice and guidance to Commission staff on issues which arise during the intake, investigation, mediation, and systemic initiative functions of the Commission;
    prepare all materials in preparation of motion, pre-hearing and hearings before the Court of Queens Bench;
    actively participate in the resolution of complaints, including in the hearing of human rights complaints before the Court of Queens Bench;
    operate as a member of legal team while managing a challenging caseload with minimal supervision;
    travel as required.

Essential Education, Skills, and Experience
The successful candidate will:
    be energetic and confident with superior analytical, problem-solving and communication skills;
    demonstrate competence in dispute resolution skills including mediation and negotiation;
    have experience assessing risk, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of legal disputes;
    have courtroom experience, including trial advocacy;
    be qualified for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan, having a minimum of eight years of experience in active legal practice, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
    have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code and Regulations, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, constitutional law, administrative law, labour law, and employment law.