Remote Legal Counsel and Negotiator

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.


• Competitive salary


• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.


• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.


• Pension Plan - BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.


• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.


• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.


• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 179,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more.

Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

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OPPORTUNITY:

HEABC has an opportunity for a Legal Counsel and Negotiator in the Medical Staff Services department. Working within a collegial and service-oriented environment, you will work with a team of lawyers, negotiators and other professional staff to support and/or conduct negotiations for physician and medical staff contracts. The Legal Counsel and Negotiator provides advice and analysis on a range of legal, policy and human resources issues, and advise or represent the government or BC’s Health Authorities on disputes arising under the Physician Master Agreement, physician and medical staff contracts or related legislation.

This position is well-suited for a highly skilled lawyer interested in pursuing a non-traditional practice in a challenging and interesting segment of the public sector, who seeks more life balance than can typically be achieved in private practice, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work. 

Required Experience & Knowledge:

You must be a member or eligible for membership to the Law Society of British Columbia or have a masters’ degree in a related discipline and seven (7) to ten (10) years recent related experience in negotiating, labour relations, or health care. 

• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex contracts, preferably within the public sector environment.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct, manage and implement.


• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.


• Excellent conflict resolution, facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to gain trust and confidence of senior leaders internally and externally.


• Expertise in research, evaluation, analysis and interpretation of legal issues.


• Ability to prepare high quality legal correspondence, contracts, submissions, summaries, reports and opinions for a variety of groups.

Along with a competitive salary, HEABC offers a flexible work environment, generous vacation, health and pension benefits as well as training and development opportunities.

Salary Range: $128,298 to $184,428

Typical Hiring Range: $128,298 to $160,372

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at:

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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