Community Partner Posted : Full time It is with our Community Partner, the City of Sarnia.

Application instructions are included in the posting.

- The City of Sarnia has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven lawyer to join the Corporate Services Division, Legal Services Department in a temporary capacity for a period of up to fifteen (15) months.

Job Status: Full -time Temporary Corporate Services Legal Services Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate. Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

This position reports to the City Solicitor, and the successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal advice and services to a wide range of City departments. The service will include all matters related to municipal law and real estate, insurance, contracts, and planning and development law.

The Assistant City

Solicitor may be required to represent the City in court cases and other kinds of adversarial legal proceedings such as arbitrations, mediations,



and administrative law proceedings. Knowledge in procurement will be considered an asset. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in municipal, real estate and/or insurance, and commercial law, with experience in drafting, negotiating, structuring, and providing counsel on various types of contracts.

A well-developed capacity to interpret, anticipate, and convey complex, technical, and abstract information is crucial. A Bachelor of Laws (LL.A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario For temporary employees, the City offers competitive salaries, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and the option to enrol in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan. We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required from the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia.

Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St.

📌 Assistant City Solicitor - The City of Sarnia
🏢 County of Lambton
📍 Sarnia