Legal Counsel - Labour and Employment Law

 Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Legal
Job posting ID: 8245

​Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: PTS
Salary/Rate of pay: $108,493 - 125,026

Application deadline: 2026-02-20 

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. 

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.    

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and discover a role where your work is meaningful, your purpose is clear, and your impact is felt every day. 

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About this role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-time Legal Counsel - Labour and Employment Law to join our dynamic Legal Services team. 
 

The Legal Services team provides legal, privacy, ethics, governance, policy, and risk leadership across Canadian Blood Services’ product and service areas.

Reporting to the Managing Counsel, Labour and Employment Law, you will play an integral role in supporting the management of all labour and employment-related matters within the organization. You will advise on employee relationships, various collective agreements, grievances, arbitrations, and policies and programs related to employees.

You will provide professional, timely, and cost-effective advice and support, performing all functions in alignment with Canadian Blood Services’ values and acting with the highest level of integrity and ethical standards.

Formula for Success

• Drawing on your skills in labour and employment law, you will provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice on a variety of labour and employment matters, including hiring practices and employment agreements, termination issues and severance agreements, collective bargaining, grievances, disability and accommodation issues, and discrimination and harassment.
• Applying your skills in regulatory compliance, you will provide advice regarding adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements, as well as compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Utilizing your skills in workplace investigations, you will support and advise on internal workplace assessments and investigations.
• Supporting your skills in cross‑functional legal partnership, you will provide legal guidance to Canadian Blood Services’ business units, employee and labour relations teams, occupational health and safety teams, and other internal stakeholders, aligning legal requirements with business strategy.
• Extending your skills in immigration law, you will provide support and advice related to immigration matters affecting employees.
• Promoting your skills in fostering organizational culture, you will contribute to a positive, proactive, high‑performance environment that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.
  
  

Desired Education & Skills

• A law degree from a recognized academic institution.
• Membership in good standing in a law society for a Canadian province or territory. 
• Other legal and ethics related credentials would be an asset.
• At least 5+ years of legal experience (labour and employment law) in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Substantial knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks and case law.
• Ability to practice law with minimal supervision, and to collaborate with senior counsel as necessary. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex issues and to provide practical legal advice to clients, communicating in a clear and accessible manner and incorporating all relevant business risks.
• Ability to understand and think critically about business needs and tailor advice accordingly.
• Ability to provide responsive client service in the context of competing demands.
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What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 10%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• This role may require occasional travel, depending on operational and legal requirements.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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