Legal Counsel, Immigration

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.
At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.
With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:
Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
What are your contributions to the team?Our team ensures that all employees have the proper documentation to travel and/or work in all countries where Bombardier operates. During your employment, you will contribute to:
Coordinate and prepare applications for Visas, work permits and permanent residence for Canada, the United States and other countries
Prepare translations, affidavits and other legal documents
Prepare various correspondences with governments to respond to inspections and audits
Be in contact with the various levels of government to follow up on files and make representations (at ports of entry, consulates / embassies) if necessary
Coordinate and prepare port of entry letters for business travelers and assist them with their business visa/WP application and registration procedures, when required
Coordinate the certification, notarization and legalization of required documents with embassies, consulates, bar association;
etc.
Conduct legal research in the field of immigration law, labor law and related matters
Draft legal opinions and assist the management team in developing the most effective immigration strategies
Supervise the management of governmental portals (IRCC Employer Portal, MIFI, etc.)
Supervise the management and updating of the database containing all the information related to the expiry date of work permits
Supervise the data entry and document importation into the database managing Legal Affairs and Global Mobility files, documents and data, and the preparation of Excel reports
Participate in corporate governance activities such as tracking changes in immigration laws and regulations that may impact Bombardier
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and give training sessions to the Human Resources community, the International Mobility team and Legal Services
Ensure immigration compliance and adherence to the internal immigration policy
Ensure the coordination of global immigration services with our external suppliers.
How to thrive in this role?
You have a law degree from a Canadian or American university
You are a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar or the Bar Association of another Canadian province (being a member of a US State Bar is an asset)
You have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position in a large private company or law firm
You are fluent in French and English, both orally and in writing (knowledge of other languages is an asset)
You have intercultural skills and international experience
You have a good sense of organization and strong document management and file management skills
You have advanced skills in the use of IT tools
You can easily write letters and review documents
You are customer oriented
You have the capacity to work on several files at the same time
You demonstrate a high level of initiative and are autonomous
You have an eye for detail
You have a desire to learn new things and flexible
Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
Job Legal Counsel, Immigration
Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)
Organization Aerospace Canada
Shift
Employee Status Regular
Requisition 15751 Legal Counsel, Immigration
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