Legal Counsel

Description

Position ID: J0326-0914

Competition No.: 26-32

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Open Positions: 1

Job Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Work From Home Eligible: Yes

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Date Posted: April 7, 2026

Closing Date: April 28, 2026

About the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. With approximately 600 employees, the WCB is dedicated to ensuring and supporting safe and healthy workplaces.

We put workers and employers at the centre of everything we do, providing services for injury prevention, compensation and facilitating return to health and work. Through SAFE Work Manitoba, a division of the WCB, we collaborate with our partners to build a strong culture of workplace safety and health by preventing injuries and illnesses before they occur.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to a safer Manitoba.

Why work for us?

If you’re looking to make a real difference in your community, grow your career and work in a supportive, inclusive environment, the WCB is the place for you. We offer:

• competitive wages
• compressed work week and flexible start times
• defined benefit pension plan
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• work from home program
• paid professional development
• health and wellness spending accounts
• paid mental health and wellness days
• staff appreciation and recognition events
• respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Apply today and see why we’re one of Manitoba's Top Employers.

Job Summary

Legal Counsel provides effective legal advice and support to the WCB, ensuring its compliance with all relevant and applicable laws throughout its operation.

Job Duties:

Provides comprehensive analysis, interpretation and guidance across multiple areas of law and operational issues, including matters specific to workers compensation.

• Drafts, reviews and manages the execution of a variety of legal documents.
• Contributes to the drafting of legislative and policy amendments.
• Participates in the legislative review process as required.
• Represents the WCB in judicial and administrative proceedings as required.
• Manages third party litigation, inter-provincial claims, MPI cost recovery and cost transfers between covered employers.
• Manages and liaises with external counsel as required.
• Participates on internal and external committees and represents the WCB at external meetings and conferences as required.
• Monitors and researches legal issues relevant to the WCB and advises internal staff and external stakeholders on developments.
• Provides training and advice to staff regarding the application and interpretation of legislation relating to the workers compensation system and workplace safety matters.
• Pursues professional development through continuing education and training, literature reviews, seminars and conferences, and industry networking.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Law and entitled to practice law in Manitoba
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years experience practicing law in a government or corporate counsel environment, with a preference for experience in workers compensation and/or administrative law
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software in a Windows environment, and technology applications commonly used in the practice of law
• Ability to act with tact, diplomacy, integrity and professionalism in sometimes confrontational or sensitive situations
• Excellent judgment, analytical and research skills
• Ability to work with and safeguard sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to apply and interpret legislation, policies, practices and other legal documents
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and legal information and concepts in plain language
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload while managing deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English and French) is an asset, but is not required

Additional Information

A satisfactory criminal record check and verification of education will be required for the successful candidate.

The WCB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are a member of these groups.

The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.