Temporary 1-Year Term
About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.
About the Role
Provide coordination and administrative support services for the Legal Department in relation to interjurisdictional agreements (i.e. the Interjurisdictional Agreement) and privacy to ensure that the operational IJA/contract needs of the organization and the privacy legislation requirements are met and run smoothly and efficiently.
Work includes:
- Developing and providing recommendations for policies and procedures.
- Creating, establishing and maintaining procedures and developing and maintaining filing and tracking systems for interjurisdictional and privacy related inquiries and other associated work as directed by Legal Counsel.
- Administer the Interjurisdictional Agreement and respond to inquiries and information requests.
- Administer and coordinate privacy related inquiries as directed by Legal Counsel.
- Monitor, track, analyze and report on all interjurisdictional and privacy issues.
- Draft correspondence for WCB legal counsel relating to interjurisdictional & privacy issues.
- Research, review and investigate privacy concerns, inquires and complaints.
- Coordinate and administer WCB privacy legislation obligations.
- Providing back up support for Legal Services Contract Coordinator and administrative support to Legal Counsel responsible for contracts/ agreements as required. This includes a broad range of administrative services as well as the provision of simple legal and general office duties.
Your Experience & Skills
- Graduation from a recognized institution with a diploma in Paralegal or legal secretarial studies or a related program.
- 3 years recent experience in a legal services environment, including drafting, interpreting and following up on legal agreements / contracts / memoranda of understanding. Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.
- 3 years’ experience working with document management.
- One year experience working with privacy legislation (FOIPOP and/or PIPEDA) and contracts language.
- One year experience with statistical reporting, including Excel spreadsheets at an intermediate level of expertise.
- One year experience working with interjurisdictional agreements is an asset.
Perks of Joining Our Team
- Flexibility/Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- A passionate team and a supportive work environment
Application Details
Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting.
Accommodation Request
WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at recruitment@wcb.ns.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.
To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.