Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: V42955

Expected Start Date: March 3, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Regina

Department: Legal Counsel

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Legal Counsel is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our provinces healthcare goals. Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal support, guidance and direction to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Legal support will be provided primarily for delivery of health services, accreditation, legislative and regulatory compliance, privacy and access to information, Practitioner Staff Affairs and risk management matters in the form of negotiating, drafting legal documents, representing the SHA in disputes, advising and training regarding statute, case law and contract interpretation. The incumbent represents the Saskatchewan Health Authority in negotiations, ADR including mediations/arbitrations and matters before courts and administrative tribunals.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience
- Experience in medical professional practice regulation
- Experience in diverse areas of health law and public health regulation
- Experience in civil and administrative litigation
- Experience in privacy and access to information
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Competencies
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Critical thinking skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in negotiation techniques
- Ability to lead an...
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