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Posted on October 30, 2024 by Employer details Kativik Regional Government
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The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department of the KRG is currently seeking to recruit a candidate to work in Kuujjuaq in the capacity of: *LEGAL ADVISOR* *(Permanent, hybrid, full-time position)* Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department, the responsibilities of the Legal Advisor include, without being limited to, the following: *SPECIFIC DUTIES:* * Draft legal documents such as calls for tenders, contracts, leases, agreements, policies, procedures, by-laws, ordinances, resolutions and any other documents for the KRG and/or the Northern villages; * Draft legal opinions on various legal topics; * Assist and provide legal technical assistance to the different departments and/or the Northern villages; * Facilitate and coordinate capacity-building activities for the different departments and/or the Northern villages; * Follow up on litigation files involving the KRG, the Northern villages or the Childcare Centres; * Process insurance claims for the KRG, the Northern villages and the Childcare Centres and participate in the renewal of their insurance policies every year; * Manage the Offence Management Bureau, on behalf of the Northern villages, process their statements of offences and act as their attorney before the court; * Establish and maintain positive relationships with the representatives of the Northern villages; * Perform other related duties as requested. *POSITION REQUIREMENTS:* * Member of the _Barreau du Québec_; * Minimum of two (2) years of law practice, preferably in the municipal sector and/or insurance law * Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills and initiative; * Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, communication and analytical skills; * Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French; knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset; * Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines; * Be willing and available to travel in Nunavik and outside the region; * Past work experience in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with native communities, will be considered as an asset; * Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as other relevant software. *Place of work: *Hybrid with travel in Nunavik *Salary: *Min. $62,011 yearly ? Max. $106,403 yearly *Benefits: * Travel expenses and accommodation while working in Nunavik Simplified Pension Plan: 6% employer, 4% employee; Group Insurance; Vacation: 20 days; Statutory Holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the Christmas holidays. _The KRG is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates._ _Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted._ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $62,011.00-$106,403.00 per year Schedule: * Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: * Member of the Barreau du Québec (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 0A4- LocationKuujjuaq, QC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$62,011 to $106,403YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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