Bilingual Legal Counsel who is interested in working in a dynamic, small team setting that promotes the value and worth of federal public service lawyers and seeks to improve their working conditions. The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) is the bargaining agent for over who work for the Government of Canada, including counsel with the Department of Justice, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, and numerous federal agencies. For more information about the AJC, please visit our website at .

Our people form the foundation of the services we provide for our members. If you are interested in working with a dynamic, innovative small team that seeks to improve the working conditions of our members, with the objective of focusing on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), this may be the opportunity for you. Under the direction of the Director of Representation Services & Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel supports the Director of Representation Services by providing legal advice and representation to the AJC in support of the maintenance, application, interpretation and enforcement of the collective agreement.

Conducts legal research, drafts notices, and pleadings, delivers oral and/or written submissions on a broad range of issues affecting the AJC membership

Drafts legal opinions on various matters including federal government policies affecting the AJC and its membership

Represents the AJC both informally and in formal procedures before employer officials, major stakeholders and before the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB)





Represents the AJC at certain labour-management meetings such as public service wide labour management committees, national working groups and other national committees and, participates in such other activities that tie into AJC’s representation services generally, including reporting activities

Advises and represents the AJC on the exclusion of members from the bargaining unit A minimum of 3 years' experience in federal labour law, human rights and labour relations

Demonstrated understanding of the union legal framework and commitment to union principles

Knowledge of legislation and case authorities governing labour relations in the federal public service including Treasury Board and other government policies, directives and processes

Bilingualism (French, English – written and verbal) imperative

Strong initiative, administration, organizational, planning and time management skills to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Proficiency in MS Office MARKET-COMPETITIVE SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE: $92,056 to $132,472 with Bilingual Bonus of $1,200.00 (Union COPE Local 225) Health, Dental, Life, Disability PENSION PLAN: VACATION: 4 weeks/year to start in addition to December holiday season and other paid leave Indeterminate Full-time (35 hours per week) Hybrid position with in-person days required at the AJC Ottawa office. As soon as possible. The AJC embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages members from all equity-seeking groups to apply.

Upon request, we will accommodate applicants with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Full Time, Permanent) (Canada)
🏢 Association of Justice Counsel | Association des juristes de Justice
📍 Canada