Company Description The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a federal Crown corporation established in 1970 and serves as Canada’s primary voice on standards and accreditation nationally and internationally. SCC collaborates with an extensive network of partners to advance standards that protect the health, safety, and well-being of people in Canada while supporting business competitiveness and growth. As Canada’s leading accreditation organization, SCC builds market confidence domestically and abroad by ensuring that conformity assessment bodies meet rigorous national and international requirements.

Working at SCC offers the opportunity to contribute to public trust, economic prosperity, and Canada’s leadership in the global standards system.

Role Description The Secrétaire générale adjointe et conseillère juridique or secrétaire général adjoint et conseiller juridique provides senior-level legal counsel and strategic support to SCC’s executive leadership. This contract role is based in Ottawa, ON and follows a hybrid work model, combining in office presence with some work-from-home flexibility. On a day-to-day basis, the role advises on governance, statutory obligations, contracts, and risk management, and prepares and reviews legal opinions, agreements, and policy documents.

The incumbent supports the Secretary General in corporate governance activities, including Board and committee work, drafting and reviewing resolutions, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks. The role also involves liaising with external counsel and government stakeholders,



leading or supporting negotiations, contributing to the development of internal policies and procedures, and providing strategic guidance on issues related to standards, accreditation, and conformity assessment.

Qualifications

- Legal expertise: law degree (LL.B./J.D. or equivalent), eligibility to practice law in a Canadian jurisdiction, and significant experience in public, administrative, corporate, or regulatory law.
- Governance and compliance skills: experience with corporate governance, Board and committee processes, policy development, and interpretation of statutes, regulations, and standards-related frameworks.
- Contract and risk management skills: proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, assess legal risk, and propose practical mitigation strategies.
- Communication and advisory skills: strong written and oral communication abilities in English; capacity to provide clear, solution-oriented advice to senior leaders and diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in French is a strong asset.
- Leadership and collaboration skills: experience working in or with executive teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, and building effective relationships with internal and external partners.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to analyze complex legal and policy issues, synthesize information, and support sound, evidence-based decision-making.
- Sector and public service knowledge: familiarity with federal Crown corporations, government processes, and the standards, accreditation, or conformity assessment environment is an asset.

📌 Secrétaire générale adjointe et conseillère juridique ou secrétaire général adjoint et conseiller juridique (Ottawa)
🏢 Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
📍 Ottawa