Attorney, Legal Aid Manitoba
Term/Full-Time
Manitoba Justice, Legal Aid Manitoba
The Pas, Manitoba

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

A highly accountable, high-impact mandate for an experienced executive who is prepared to lead and motivate a high-performing team, promote a client-centric environment, and champion access to, and delivery of, high-quality legal services for Inuit people and the public at large.

The Nisga'a Lisims Government (NLG) is seeking an in-house counsel to work as part of their leadership team, based primarily in scenic New Aiyansh.  Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work closely with the Nisga'a Nation’s executive in delivering a wide variety of legal services.

FMB is looking for a creative lawyer with a desire to develop policy that will drive economic reconciliation for Indigenous people and improve their lives.

Central Coast Law is seeking an articling student to commence work at its office in the Heiltsuk First Nation community of Bella Bella for an articling term commencing during the spring or summer of 2023. Central Coast Law was established to provide comprehensive, affordable, and accessible legal services to people and organizations throughout the Central Coast of British Columbia including Bella Bella, Denny Island, Klemtu, Ocean Falls, Bella Coola, Rivers Inlet, and Wuikinuxv Village but is sought after by clients throughout the Province of BC. 

The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia seeks to recruit an outstanding Indigenous faculty member and invites applications from Indigenous candidates for a full-time tenure-track or tenured appointment, ideally at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

This position is an opportunity to provide educational, strategic and organizational leadership in a unique legal and academic setting. The position will, together with other clinic lawyers, be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and mentorship of law students in case file work. More broadly, the position will ensure the academic integrity and coherence of the student experience across the clinical and classroom elements of the clinical program; and, in consultation with stakeholders in the law school and community, help identify objectives, priorities and opportunities that will set the vision and direction of the ICLC for the medium to long term, including the development of an Indigenous service model. 

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

Do you have a serious passion for Aboriginal law? Woodward & Company Lawyers LLP is expanding and seeking a mid to senior level call lawyers, for a multi-faceted full-time role in Victoria, BC. With high level integrity, diligence, and analytical thinking our team of lawyers contribute to our firm’s mission with an interpersonal engagement that cultivates positive and meaningful relationships with colleagues, clients, and communities. 

Do you have a serious passion for Aboriginal law? Woodward & Company Lawyers LLP is expanding and seeking a mid to senior level call, for a multi-faceted full-time role in our Victoria office, in BC. With high level integrity, diligence, and analytical thinking our team of lawyers contribute to our firm’s mission with an interpersonal engagement that cultivates positive and meaningful relationships with colleagues, clients, and communities. 

Woodward & Company Lawyers LLP is seeking a Director of Knowledge Management for a multi-faceted role with high level integrity, diligence, and analytical thinking that contributes to our firm’s mission with an interpersonal engagement that cultivates positive and meaningful working relationships with colleagues and clients.

The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia seeks to recruit an outstanding Indigenous faculty member and invites applications from Indigenous candidates for a full-time tenure-track or tenured appointment, ideally at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. It is hoped that the position will commence July 1, 2023, subject to negotiation with the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be appointed to the rank appropriate to their qualifications and experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is looking for up to 10 members of the public and up to 10 members of the Law Society (lawyers licensed through the Law Society of Saskatchewan) to join its Hearing Committee Adjudicator Roster. Successful candidates will receive adjudicator training.

This role is located in beautiful Ohsweken, Ontario, on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, reserve #40. Reporting to and working under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff[ME1] and the Six Nations of the Grand River 58th Elected Chief.

The In-House Legal Counsel shall provide the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) with timely, quality, accurate and relevant advice on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the SNGREC initiatives.

L’Institut national de la magistrature (INM) est un organisme à but non lucratif indépendant et bilingue situé à Ottawa et Montréal. L’INM est un chef de file mondial dans la conception et la prestation de formation judiciaire dynamique et pertinente au Canada ainsi qu’à l'étranger. Plus de 70 programmes de formation y sont conçus et offerts chaque année aux juges des cours supérieures et provinciales du Canada.

L’INM fournit également des ressources à la magistrature, dont des cahiers d'audience électroniques, des bulletins électroniques traitant des développements juridiques et des publications sur des questions juridiques d'intérêt. Le juge en chef du Canada est le président du Conseil des gouverneurs de l'INM et les membres de la magistrature assurent un rôle essentiel dans tous les aspects de l’activité de l'Institut.

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) is an independent, bilingual, not-for-profit organization located in Ottawa and Montreal. We are a world leader in the design and delivery of dynamic and relevant judicial education in Canada and internationally, designing and delivering over 70 education programs annually to Superior and Provincial Court Judges across Canada.

We equally provide resources to the judiciary, including Electronic Bench Books, e-Letters on legal developments and publications on legal matters of interest. The Chair of the NJI’s Board of Governors is the Chief Justice of Canada and members of the judiciary play an integral role in all aspects of the Institute’s work.

The Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, invites applications for a Staff Lawyer, initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic, to commence as soon as possible.

This is a term position for 12 months (negotiable), with the possibility of extension.

At Clarke Child & Family Law, we work on some of the most complicated and high-profile child protection matters for clients across Ontario with a focus on serving First Nations and other Indigenous communities under both provincial and federal child welfare laws. We need to add a dedicated child protection lawyer to our high performing team.

The Minister of Labour & Immigration is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a Board Member of the Alberta Labour Relations Board.

The Alberta Labour Relations Board is a representational, independent and impartial tribunal responsible for the day to day interpretation and application of Alberta’s labour laws. The Board processes applications, holds hearings, actively encourages dispute resolution, employs officers for investigations and makes major policy decisions. The Board offers informal settlement options to the parties, but it also has inquiry and hearing powers to make binding rulings whenever necessary.

Labour & Immigration, Alberta Labour Relations Board, Edmonton, Alberta.

The Minister of Labour and Immigration is seeking applications to fill up to two part-time positions from individuals interested in serving as Vice Chair of the Alberta Labour Relations Board.

The Alberta Labour Relations Board is a representational, independent and impartial tribunal responsible for the day-to-day interpretation and application of Alberta’s labour laws. The Labour Relations Board processes applications, holds hearings, actively encourages dispute resolution, employs officers for investigations and makes major policy decisions. The Labour Relations Board offers informal settlement options to the parties, but it also has inquiry and hearing powers to make binding rulings whenever necessary.