Cambridge is a thriving city located in Canada’s rich industrial heartland of Southern Ontario.

We are strategically located astride Highway 401 and minutes from major metropolitan cities. Our quality of life makes Cambridge a fine place to call home for over 130,000 citizens. Cambridge offers historic, small-town charm with diverse recreational facilities, trails and parkland, a wide range of arts, culture and theatre events and attractions throughout the year and a strong future of continued cultural, residential, commercial and industrial growth and development. Our distinctive 19th century architecture offers a beautiful backdrop for shopping, dining and colourful festivals. More information is available on the City of Cambridge web site at www.cambridge.ca.

Reporting to the Commissioner of Human Resources and Legislative Services, this position is responsible for:

Makes recommendations to the Commissioner and/or the Chief Administrative Officer regarding legal and risk management decisions of the Corporation. Provides advice related to actions of all other departments and recommendations, by-laws and policies, being brought forward for Council’s consideration.
Plan the business strategy and lead the day-to-day operations of a broad and full service legal division, including Municipal Law, Real Estate, Development Planning, City Litigation, Labour and Employment Law.
Provides leadership of the corporate Risk Management function. Including the provision of risk management advice to the corporate leadership team, Mayor and Council as directed, and staff on all matters with potential to impact the Corporation, its officers and Council.
Manage outsourced specialized legal service providers to ensure the City’s interests are kept while keeping costs managed.
Attend Council meetings and other committee meetings as needed to provide legal advice on any matter.
Manages staffing, training and development and other operating budget requirements. Hires and manages the performance of staff in the Legal Services Division.
Proactively share information, analysis and recommendations based on legislation, court and tribunal decisions that may affect the Corporation and its practices.
Represents the Corporation at various levels of court, administrative tribunals and the Ontario Municipal Board.
Demonstrated political acumen and the ability to negotiate, mediate, facilitate and present information to a varied audience.
Ability to work co-operatively with colleagues at all levels, as well as a wide range of internal and external contacts, agencies and members of the public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have both an undergraduate degree and a post-graduate degree in Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor Degree (L.D.) in addition to successful completion of an articling term and comprehensive Provincial exams; and be a member in good standing as a lawyer in the Law Society of Upper Canada; 7-10 years’ experience and relevant broad based legal experience, preferably in a municipality.

This position is within Grade 11of the Non-Union Salary Schedule and has an annual salary range of $124,446 to $151,764 (35 hours/week), and a comprehensive benefit program is available.

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this position by 4:30 p.m., Friday March 6th, 2015 by visiting: www.cambridge.ca.