The Town of Whitby

About The Town of Whitby

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together. Associate Solicitor Who We Are In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community. Let’s grow together. What You Will Get To Do The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community. Position Overview The Town of Whitby is accepting resumes for the position of Associate Solicitor in the Legal and Enforcement Services Department. Reporting to the Commissioner of Legal and Enforcement Services / Town Solicitor, you will provide legal representation and strategic advice to Council and municipal departments regarding litigation, procurement, construction, and contract law matters. Licensed to practice law in Ontario and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, you will have at least five (5) years of experience practicing litigation, contract, and administrative law in Ontario, ideally on behalf of a municipality or other level of government. Your experience should include the preparation of legal opinions and advice in these areas of law; the preparation and review of contracts, agreements, and related documents; conducting or assisting with court, administrative and quasi-administrative tribunal proceedings; directing and handling litigation matters; and negotiating with vendors, contractors, litigants, customers, and others. Employment Duties Provide professional legal advice to Council/Committees and Town of Whitby departmental staff on the diverse and broad range of issues affecting the municipality in the areas of litigation and contract law, together with procurement and construction law issues as appropriate. Assist with and provide representation on behalf of the Town of Whitby before the courts, and in administrative and quasi-administrative tribunal hearings, including all aspects of conducting such litigation. Instruct and monitor external legal counsel engaged by the Town of Whitby with respect to requested legal advice, major litigation, administrative tribunal and other matters, including co-ordinating involvement and responses from various internal departments. Respond to non-insured claims against the Town of Whitby, including Construction Act claims, and perform associated follow-up duties to protect the municipality. Prepare reports and memoranda for the provision of advice to Council/Committees and Town of Whitby departmental staff concerning the effect and impact of relevant legislative changes. Negotiate, draft, and finalize terms and conditions for a wide variety of contractual matters. Review and interpret agreements, policies, procedures, and other relevant documentation to identify problems with respect to legality, enforceability, form and substance, recommendations, and drafts. Liaise with other levels of government, local Boards/Commissions, community groups/agencies, external lawyers, etc. on all manner of municipal responsibilities, functions, and processes. Provide advice, interpretation, guidance, direction, and recommendations respecting by-law enforcement and prosecution matters as requested. Attend Council/Committee and other meetings as required to provide responses to Council questions, including the presentation of reports or other information to Council in a public or closed session meeting environment. Provide support to the Town Solicitor for the effective administration of the Legal Services Division. Conduct legal research on a variety of legal issues leading to the preparation of legal opinions, reports, and papers, summarizing results and including recommendations respecting implementation, form of response or course of action to be taken. Undertake special projects and perform other related duties as assigned in accordance with departmental and corporate objectives. What You Bring To Our Team A post-graduate university degree in law (LLB or JD), including the completion of Law Society Admission Exams and articling. Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and be qualified to practice law in the Province of Ontario. A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated and progressive experience practicing law, either with a municipal/governmental organization, or with a private law firm serving mainly municipal/government clients, with an emphasis on contract, litigation, procurement, construction, and administrative municipal law matters. Demonstrated experience handling litigation matters independently, including experience representing clients in Superior Court and/or the Ontario Court of Justice, and in administrative and/or quasi-administrative tribunals. Excellent working knowledge of municipal functions and responsibilities, municipal legislation and regulations and numerous others as they relate to municipal jurisdiction and powers, litigation, contracts, municipal procurement, employment, labour relations, and legal matters affecting local government. A strong and confident working knowledge of current federal and provincial statutes, rulings, regulations, orders and decisions by provincial and federal courts and tribunals, as they impact municipal government. Excellent administrative, research, problem solving, communication, negotiation, presentation, analytical, writing, legal drafting, and organizational skills. Must be able to effectively handle highly confidential information in an appropriate manner, in order to protect the interests of the Town. The ability to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of staff and government, elected officials, local Boards/Commissions, municipal unions, community groups and organizations, the general public, and the legal and insurance communities. Superior interpersonal and leadership skills, and be able to communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing), demonstrating a sound ability to provide advice and direction to members of Council, Town of Whitby staff, external agencies, and other interested parties. Highly developed strategic, creative, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and conceptual abilities, and the demonstrated skill to work effectively in a collaborative environment by contributing to client, team and departmental goals. The ability to effectively work independently under tight deadlines, and be able to adjust priorities in a dynamic and demanding environment, with a strong emphasis on providing a high level of trustworthy customer service to internal departmental clients. Class “G” driver’s licence in good standing and a reliable vehicle to use on municipal business. The availability to attend evening Council/Committee and other meetings as required. What You Bring To Our Team Salary Range: $116,044 - $136,523 per annum (Band C) A comprehensive benefits package, enrolment into OMERS pension plan, and flexible work arrangement We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Posting Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 Union Affiliation: No Affiliation Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Application Deadline: Friday, February 14, 2020 Application Instructions: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply through the Town of Whitby website: Current Opportunities. Please quote reference number: 20-M002-334.

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