Location

Toronto

Employment Category

Regular Full-Time

Department

Legal Services

Job Reference

10458

Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.

The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the hosts for the site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.

This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, Ont., and the deep geological repository will be situated in the area of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace. Infrastructure planning and development are underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well served and supported, now and in the future.

Legal Counsel

One (1) Position Available - Fulltime

Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East

Job Summary:

We are looking for a lawyer, reporting to our Director, Legal Services, to provide legal support and advice to Management and for identifying risks associated with their specific areas of law.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to draft and negotiate contracts and agreements and ensure they meet the NWMO’s requirements and are in line with the NWMO’s business objectives.

• Understand and advise on implications of federal and provincial legislative and regulatory frameworks that will be relevant for the future phases of work at the NWMO including implications related to impact assessment, transportation, nuclear fuel waste and construction law.

• Recommend actions to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations within business constraints and contribute to developing creative solutions.

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance, in a timely and organized manner, on labour relations matters and in support of the collective bargaining process.

• Collaborate with management to develop effective strategies on a variety of issues.

• Carry out research to keep up to date with legislative and case law developments and educate staff about new or updated requirements and regulations.

• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders at all levels within the organization.

• Provide clarification and or interpretation to all employees and managers of language contained in contractual documents, standards and regulations, policies such as the code of conduct, collective bargaining agreements and other material containing legal or sensitive material.

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB degree, member in good standing in the Law Society of Upper Canada.

• 3 years’ experience and a proven ability to provide strategic advice within various areas.

• Experience in a major law firm or in-house legal team.

• A team player who inspires credibility and trust.

• The proven ability to give practical and reasoned advice in a timely and organized manner.

• The ability to understand business constraints and to contribute creative solutions.

• Proven ability to work effectively with decision makers and corporate staff.

• A strong interest in the role played by the NWMO in the power industry and the future success of the electricity industry in Ontario.

• Self-directed and motivated; performance and results driven.

• Accepts ownership and accountability and possesses a high level of integrity.

• Proven ability to develop and incorporate vision and strategy into department objectives and priorities.

• Possess good judgment and sound business acumen.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Other Information

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure full consideration.

The NWMO is committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. While we sincerely appreciate every expression of interest, only those candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.