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 cooperative 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: Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Full-time permanent

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

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What does this role look like?

Purpose

Reporting to the General Counsel, the purpose of this job is to provide legal representation and advice for all levels of the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). Responsibilities include identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and ensuring legal advice supports compliance with applicable legislation and CBE governance documents.

Accountability

This job is accountable for:

Providing legal advice on a broad range of issues related to labour law, employment law, and human rights law (and such other areas as may arise).

Working closely with CBE service units 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 legislation and case law.

What will you do?

Major responsibilities

Under the direction of General Counsel (or designate):

Provide legal advice to support the work of CBE Human Resources regarding workforce legal issues.

Gather required information, research legislation and case law, and prepare legal opinions and memos.

Liaise with external counsel and CBE service units to manage the CBE’s participation in workforce litigation or workforce administrative law processes.

Respond to legal processes and represent the organization’s position in workforce litigation and administrative law processes.

Act as liaison with the public and outside agencies on legal matters concerning the CBE.

Provide legal review of policies and procedures.

Draft and review sensitive correspondence content for potential reputational ramifications.

Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational goals and objectives.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Law or Juris Doctor degree.

Qualified to practice law in Alberta.

Five to fifteen years specialized experience in at least two of the following areas of law: labour law, employment law, human rights law.

Familiarity with the Alberta Human Rights Act, Education Act, Employment Standards Code, Labour Relations Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act,



Protection of Privacy Act and other legislation relating to work of the Calgary Board of Education.

Understanding of best practice and applicable case law regarding workplace investigations.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience providing labour law and employment law legal advice and support to a large public sector organization.

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.

📌 Legal Counsel (Hybrid) (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Board of Education
📍 Calgary