Who Are We?

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Full-time permanent

Salary: $147,700 to $225,100 annually

FTE: 1.0, 35 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for two Legal Counsel positions to join our team.

What does this role look like?

Reporting to the General Counsel, the purpose of this job is to provide legal advice and support to all levels of the CBE including identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and assuring compliance with relevant legislation.

This job is accountable for:

• Providing legal advice for a broad range of legal areas including education law, privacy law, torts, contracts, family law, employment and labour law, construction law, commercial leasing, intellectual property, insurance law, administrative law and general litigation (and such other areas as may arise).

• Working closely with CBE service units and schools to identify, assess and evaluate legal outcomes of major decisions impacting the organization and to write legal opinions and memos which may require extensive research of statutes and regulations.

What will you do?

Under the direction of General Counsel (or designate):

• Provide legal advice to service units and school in a timely and responsive manner.
• Gather required information, research legislation and case law, and prepare reports, opinions, memos, and legal documents.
• Liaise with external counsel and CBE service units to manage the CBE’s participation in litigation involving the CBE.
• Act as liaison, as requested by General Counsel, with the public and outside agencies on legal matters concerning the CBE.
• Provide legal advice to support the work of CBE Human Resources regarding workforce legal issues.
• Provide legal advice to support the work of the CBE Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator to ensure adherence to Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Respond to legal processes and represent the organization’s position, as directed by General Counsel, in litigation and administrative law processes.
• Provide legal review of policies and procedures.
• Draft and review sensitive correspondence content for potential political/reputational ramifications.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational goals and objectives.

What are we looking for?

Required Education and Experience

• Law or Juris Doctor degree.
• Qualified to practice law in Alberta.
• At least five years experience in at least three of the following areas of law: labour law, employment law, human rights law, family law, civil litigation, privacy law, commercial law.
• Familiarity with the Education Act and legislation relating to work of the Calgary Board of Education.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience providing legal advice and support to a large public sector organization.
• Experience providing legal advice and support to an organization with a unionized workforce.
• Experience providing legal advice and support as in-house legal counsel.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of communicating with a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in both team and independent settings.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated legal research skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently.
• Confidence to interact independently with all levels within and outside the Calgary Board of Education.
• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy in carrying out job responsibilities.
• Personal suitability.

Conditions of Employment

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

What happens next?

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.