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• Employer: Legal Aid SaskatchewanLocation: Various locations in SaskatchewanJob Title: LawyerClosing Date: Monday, February 11, 2019The following lawyer opportunities are available at the noted locations:
  
  
  • Northern [La Ronge] – Permanent Position
    
    
  • Meadow Lake – Term position April through September 2019
    
    
  • Prince Albert – Term position until approximately mid-July 2019
    
    
  • Swift Current – Term position for one year*
    
    
  * The position in Swift Current will include the provision of child apprehension legal advice to clients via telephone; assembling a collection of precedents/briefs used throughout Legal Aid; and completing file assessments.
  
  The lawyers will practice in the areas of adult and youth criminal and family law. The Northern, Meadow Lake and Prince Albert positions involve travel in small aircrafts to northern communities.
  
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• Employer: Legal Aid SaskatchewanLocation: Moose Jaw, SaskatchewanJob Title: Legal DirectorClosing Date: Monday, February 11, 2019Legal Aid Saskatchewan is seeking a Legal Director to lead its Moose Jaw Area Office. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience as well as have a minimum of five years of experience in litigation, with a strong background in family and criminal law. The successful candidate, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, will manage the office, supervise all personnel, as well as provide legal services to eligible clients. As part of the management team, the Legal Director will be involved in policy setting direction and will participate in planning middle to long term objectives for the Legal Aid Commission, as a whole, and its operational units.
  
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• Employer: Cox & PalmerLocation: Moncton, NBJob Title: Associate LawyerClosing Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019At Cox & Palmer, we pride ourselves on a collegial working atmosphere and supportive team environment, and have achieved this by hiring self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service. Cox & Palmer is one of the largest full-service law firms in the Atlantic region and our clients are both businesses and individuals. We offer challenging work, a supportive work environment, full benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.
  
   
  
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• Employer: Dosecann Cannabis SolutionsLocation: Charlottetown, PEJob Title: Director, Legal Regulatory AffairsClosing Date: Friday, February 8, 2019Dosecann is a Canadian licensed dealer dedicated to developin Cannabis Solutions for the global cannabis industry. We are currently seeking a Director, Legal Regulatory Affairs who will provide leadership in regulatory affairs including strategic and operational oversight of all regulatory activities as well as building and managing the Regulatory Affairs team at Dosecann.
  
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• Employer: Department of Justice Canada - BC Regional OfficeLocation: Vancouver, BC and Victoria, BCJob Title: LP-02 Counsel InventoryClosing Date: Friday, May 31, 2019This job posting is available to Canadians across the country and were hoping to share on your job opportunity page. Please see the links below in both English and French that identify candidates to apply online via the link.
  
  The posting is open until May 31, 2019.
  
  English: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1236220&toggleLanguage=en
  
  French: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1236220&toggleLanguage=fr
  
  Summary: LP-02, Counsel, Inventory
  
  In addition to regular litigation positions in Vancouver, positions in Victoria are being staffed for the purpose of an Aboriginal rights and title claim that is set for a 300 day hearing in the BCSC commencing in 2019. Counsel hired in Victoria will form a core part of the litigation team for the duration and will be dedicated to trial work, including witness and document preparation, research and occasional court appearances. A Department of Justice satellite office will be established in Victoria for the duration of the trial and will consist of paralegals and legal assistants in addition to counsel. Litigation team members from Vancouver will work out of the Victoria satellite office on a rotating basis as well. The Department of Justice is often described as Canada's largest and most prestigious law firm. The Department makes and upholds federal laws and is the guardian of the Canadian justice system. By setting for itself the highest standards of integrity, fairness and professionalism, the Department of Justice has earned a reputation as a leader within the legal community.
  
  Applications will be pulled from the system and considered in the following order: January 14, 2019 March 11, 2019 May 31, 2019 (final pull, inventory is closed)
  
  
• Employer: Public Prosecution Service of CanadaLocation: Iqaluit, NUJob Title: CounselClosing Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019

  The Nunavut Regional Office of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada is looking for qualified Counsel to join our office in Iqaluit. As Counsel working in Nunavut, you will join a dedicated team in a collaborative environment. You will quickly gain a breadth of knowledge and experience as you work on a variety of legal files from the most serious Criminal Code offences to fishing infractions. You will also have the unique opportunity to travel the territory on circuit to various communities.
  
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