POSTING CLOSE DATE: May 14, 2026The opportunityReporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate, this Director & Senior Counsel position is responsible for providing expert legal advice and support on employment law and privacy matters across BCI. The Director & Senior Counsel works closely with Human Resources, Compliance, Communications, and other internal business partners to deliver proactive, practical guidance on a broad range of employment, privacy, governance and other corporate commercial matters.Note on Candidate ConsiderationWhile the primary focus of this search is at the Director & Senior Counsel level, candidates whose background and experience align more closely with a Counsel level will also be considered. The successful candidate’s title and accountabilities will be determined based on the depth and breadth of their experience.Who you will work withThe Legal Affairs Department provides comprehensive legal, compliance, and governance support across the organization. The department works to provide tailored risk-based advice, ensuring compliance with regulations and upholding high ethical standards. The team gives proactive, practical, and solution-oriented guidance to help their business partners make informed decisions, fostering innovation and driving success. By focusing on strategic objectives, the Legal Affairs Department supports BCI’s ambitions and maintains its reputation as a trusted business partner, collaboratively delivering legal solutions that advances BCI’s strategy while safeguarding the interests of BCI and our clients.What you bringMust haveA Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)Called or qualified to be called to the bar of British Columbia5+ (8+ preferred) years’ experience at a Canadian law firm, in-house legal team, or equivalent setting with strong focus on employer-side employment lawPreferredExpertise in British Columbia employment law, including the Employment Standards Act (British Columbia), BC Human Rights Code, and related legislationExperience advising on privacy laws,



in particular the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) and GDPRExperience developing or reviewing employment policies, employment agreements, and related governance documentsFamiliarity with occupational health and safety legislation and workplace investigation best practicesFamiliarity with employee workplace accommodations under the Human Rights Code (BC)Familiarity with privacy compliance programs, including privacy impact assessments (PIAs)Exposure to global mobility matters, including cross-border employment and secondment arrangements and related immigration considerations is an assetExposure to employment laws in Current York, USA, India and/or UK is an assetExperience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreementsExperience working with or within statutory or government agency entitiesStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience advising non-legal business partners on sensitive mattersStrong judgment and ability to work independently with minimal supervisionWhat you will doServes as the primary internal advisor on employment law matters, including hiring practices, workplace governance documents, and global mobility mattersAdvises on privacy law compliance, including obligations under applicable privacy legislation, with particular attention to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) and GDPR, and supports the organization’s privacy program including privacy impact assessmentsReviews, drafts and advises on BCI’s governance documents and practices to identify employment and privacy law risk, recommending updates as requiredMonitors developments in employment and privacy law,



proactively advises the business on legislative changes and emerging risks and works with the business to appropriately manage or mitigate those risksSupports workplace investigations, providing guidance on process, scope, and findings in collaboration with Human ResourcesProvides guidance on workplace accommodationsDrafts, reviews and negotiates commercial agreements, including agreements for HR operational activities and recruitment supportProvides timely and practical legal advice to internal business partners on contractual, regulatory, governance, and day-to-day operational legal matters across employment and privacy subject areasSupports other areas of the business as may be requiredAnticipates and foresees legal and business risks specific to own area of expertise and advises proactivelyBuilds relationships and communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholdersEffectively manages external counsel, including providing instructions, reviewing advice and integrating that advice with BCI’s requirementsResolves complex issues within areas of expertise and experienceApproaches work with an understanding of how it relates to the long-term objectives and strategies of the Legal Affairs department and BCIWhere you will workThere is a strong preference for the role to be based at our Head Office in Victoria, BC. We will consider Vancouver, BC for the right candidate, with the expectation of frequent travel to Victoria. We are an in-person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1-day a week.Salary rangeThe annualized base salary range for this Victoria or Vancouver-based role is CAD $152,000 to $182,000 at the Counsel level, and CAD $180,000 to $220,000 at the Director & Senior Counsel Level.Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undergo a criminal record search, education and designation verification; to provide a declaration of no previous or current criminal status; and to comply with our corporate Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director & Senior Counsel (Employment, Privacy & Corporate) - C$152,000 - C$220,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 BCI
📍 Winnipeg