WorkSafeBC’s
Law and Policy division is seeking a Legal Coordinator with litigation
and/or administrative law experience to join our Prohibited Action Complaints department
at our head office in Richmond.
In this role,
you’ll be responsible for the management of an assigned caseload, including
communicating with workers, employers, and other representatives in the
coordination and facilitation of the prohibited action complaint process. If
you’re a good communicator, a self-starter, and want to be part of a committed
group that provides key services supporting our organization’s strategic goals
of improving the health and safety of workplaces across BC, we want to hear
from you.
This is a
temporary role for 12 months.
How
you’ll make a difference: You’ll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders
across B.C. effectively
Working at WorkSafeBC
We serve the
workers and employers across B.C., and we do that best when we're together.
It's how we collaborate, learn from one another, and develop our people.
This role is
based in our Richmond office five days a week.
We’re looking for people who
can:
- Independently prioritize, plan, and maintain a heavy
and diverse workload within time constraints and strict deadlines, with
frequent interruptions, while taking into account policies and procedures
- Communicate accurately and effectively, both orally
and in writing, using clear and concise language, while maintaining
confidentiality
- Exhibit professionalism and diplomacy with individuals
of varied backgrounds, respond tactfully to clients in stressful situations,
and respond flexibly to changing priorities
- Gather and analyze information, evaluate alternative
solutions, and recommend an appropriate course of action
Your
background and experience
- Legal administrative assistant certificate
combined with a minimum of two years of experience as a legal assistant
- Knowledge of administrative law or litigation, legal
procedures and the preparation of legal documents
- Above average Microsoft Word and Excel skills
We’ll consider equivalent combinations
of education and experience.
Important to know
Before
we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
- Consent to a criminal record check
- Successfully meet two different
criminal record clearances, one of which meets the legal requirements under the
Criminal Records Review to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
- Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we
promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with
workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and
disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide
compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and
safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and
263,000 registered employers in our province.
What’s it like to work at
WorkSafeBC?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and
rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and
opportunities for professional growth. Every day,
the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and
so are the people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies
on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds,
abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve.
We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work
culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
Learn more: Discover who we are.
Our benefits
As
a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you
get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary,
your total compensation package includes:
- Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of
vacation from the day you start
Learn
more: Find
out what we offer.
Salary:
$32.92/hourly
Want to apply?
Applications are welcomed to
apply immediately; however, applications must be received no later than 4:30
p.m. PST on the closing date.
Please note that
we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage
all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an
accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit
your application.