About us

We are a purpose-driven organization, dedicated to serving Canadians and safeguarding their hard-earned money when it matters most. Every day, we honor our promises by working together as one team, with Canadians’ best interests at heart. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture, guided by determination, accountability, and a bias for action.

The right challenge is waiting—bring your experience and make a difference. Join our team and see how far your skills can take you.

About the role

Under the direction of a Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel assists with the preparation and provision of legal advice to the Corporation on matters relating to:

- contracts and procurement;
- access to information and privacy;
- the interpretation of the CDIC Act and its by-laws (including legislative and regulatory policy and drafting) as well as any other laws, government policies or directives affecting CDIC and its Board;
- internal corporate operations;
- the legal content of all corporate communications;
- CDIC’s legislative and regulatory compliance process;
- the resolution of financial institutions and the insurance and risk assessment functions of the Corporation;
- deposit insurance;
- the legislative and policy framework related to Canada’s financial system and financial stability;
- digitalization/innovation within the financial sector;
- agreements and memoranda of understanding related to information sharing; and other matters, as may be required.

They assist with the provision of advice to all divisions of the Corporation and to senior levels of the Corporation,



requests the assistance of outside Counsel retained by the Corporation in their areas of responsibility and responds to requests for legal information from third parties.

This role can be performed from our Ottawa office, following a hybrid model approach. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES required for this role

The incumbent contributes to the key work of the Corporation, which is to provide deposit insurance and contribute to the stability of the financial system in Canada. Since the work may involve the provision of legal advice and opinions, it has significant potential consequences for the Corporation.

The incumbent conducts independent research, drafts legal documents, memoranda and correspondence, provides legal advice and supports all divisions of the Corporation, including:

- Support and advice on contracting and procurement matters involving CDIC, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and procurement documents; advising on procurement processes, legal risks and contractual obligations; and the application of trade agreements between the Government of Canada and domestic/foreign governments which apply to CDIC.
- Legal research and writing to support and advise on the affairs of CDIC, including the drafting of opinions, reports, and other documentation.
- Support and advice related to regulatory compliance, financing and restructuring, the resolution of financial institutions,



deposit insurance, risk assessment, information sharing and memoranda of understanding, corporate communications, compliance management, and other matters as may be required.
- Support and advice in relation to any projects and initiatives of CDIC, such as those involving the digitalization and transformation of financial services, deposit insurance, risk and resolution, and legislative and policy initiatives for the financial services sector.
- Support and advice on the application/administration of the Access to Information Act, the Privacy Act, and related the Treasury Board of Canada (TBS) policies and guidance.
- Support and advice in respect of any other activities of the Corporation requiring assistance from the Legal Services team, including intellectual property matters, corporate communications/public affairs matters, as well as regulatory, legislative and policy issues relating to the interpretation of the CDIC Act and its by-laws.
- Support and advice related to CDIC’s collaboration with internal and external stakeholders related to the financial services sector.
- Contributes to the administration of the Legal Department.

About you

You take pride in the work that you do and are passionate about making a difference and an impact. You face challenges head-on, are an excellent communicator and collaborator, and act with integrity.

SKILLS you bring

The incumbent must be a solid collaborator/team player and ideally possess:

- Strong legal research, analysis, writing and problem-solving skills;
- Strong attention to detail and mature judgment in legal analysis and the provision of advice;
- Excel

📌 Legal Counsel | Conseiller(ère) juridique (Ottawa)
🏢 Canada Deposit Insurance
📍 Ottawa