About the job
This in-house lawyer advises CNL on labour and employment matters for its Chalk River Laboratories and other sites. The work covers the Canada Labour Code, collective agreements, discipline and terminations, human rights and privacy, plus grievances, arbitration, litigation and training for staff.
The role is fully remote within Canada, with periodic trips to sites such as Chalk River, Whiteshell and Port Hope. The schedule is 37.5 hours a week over five days. Applicants must be eligible for Level 2 (Secret) clearance, which requires 7 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Advise on Canada Labour Code issues such as safety and hours of work
- Interpret the terms of several collective agreements
- Advise on discipline, terminations, human rights and privacy
- Support grievances, arbitration and litigation
- Negotiate with external counsel and union representatives
- Deliver labour and employment training to staff
- Help design processes that reduce HR and labour risk
What we’re looking for
- Member in good standing of a Canadian law society
- At least 5 to 6 years of post-call experience
- Experience in a corporate legal department or national law firm
- Federally regulated employment experience under the Canada Labour Code preferred
- Strong advocacy, analysis and negotiation skills
- Eligible for Level 2 (Secret) security clearance
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Where
- 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
- Kind of work
- Professional & technical
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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