Job Description
Position Summary:
The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for representing the Agency in all legal matters related to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), including (but not limited to) the preparation and presentation of cases in Superior Court of Justice and all other Hearings, Tribunals, and Boards, through to the completion of appeals. Senior Legal Counsel also provides legal consultation with Agency staff on matters relevant to protection case work. The incumbent acts as primary liaison between the Agency and the courts to promote efficient conduct of child protection litigation and oversees the Legal Services unit.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Sound knowledge of legislation that concerns children and families, particularly the CYFSA.
- Sound knowledge of the processes and procedures involved in litigation, including current legal decisio...
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- Location Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Job Type Fulltime
- Category Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
- Posted Date March 23, 2026
- Application Deadline May 02, 2026