Legal Counsel - Labour

at  Flair Airlines Ltd

Are you ready to take your career to new heights?
As Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier, dedicated to providing affordable and exceptional travel experiences to Canadians, Flair Airlines is always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success as we continue to expand our route network, flight frequency, and services. Given our commitment to growth and excellence, we are currently seeking candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Department: Legal
Location: Calgary, AB (YYC), Edmonton, AB (YEG), Vancouver BC (YVR)
Work Arrangement: This role is primarily based in the office environment

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel (Labour and Employment) will play a pivotal role in managing and providing strategic guidance on complex labour and employee relations matters. This position is essential in shaping effective strategies, resolving escalated issues, and building positive, collaborative relationships with labour unions and employees. This role demands a strong understanding of labour relations, including expertise in collective bargaining agreements, arbitrations, and mediations. Acting as a trusted advisor and project manager, the Legal Counsel will ensure that Flair delivers proactive, knowledgeable support in these critical areas while contributing to the company’s most important initiatives. This position provides substantial opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on Flair’s mission to offer affordable travel options for Canadians. The role is based in Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB, or Edmonton, AB, with occasional travel required. Some evening and weekend work may also be necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

The preferred candidate should exemplify Flair’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Reliability, and Resilience while demonstrating success in previous roles. Additionally, we are seeking individuals who possess:

• Education:
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of the Bar for at least 7-10 years in one of the Canadian provinces or territories
• Experience:
• A minimum of 7-10 years of labour and employment practice in a law firm or large corporate environment, with a successful track record of providing legal advice on a broad range of issues
• Preferred experience in the aviation industry
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills in grievance arbitration, labour board proceedings, and employment-related litigation
• Proven expertise in collective bargaining and effectively managing unionized work environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Competencies:
• Leading as a Flair teammate by demonstrating collaborative behavior and modeling the company’s values in all interactions
• Maintaining diverse relationships with peers and stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration
• Delivering results with impact by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks effectively, and continuously striving for improvement in performance and outcomes
• Requirements:
• Clear criminal record check and satisfactory employment references
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction

• Education:
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of the Bar for at least 7-10 years in one of the Canadian provinces or territories
• Experience:
• A minimum of 7-10 years of labour and employment practice in a law firm or large corporate environment, with a successful track record of providing legal advice on a broad range of issues
• Preferred experience in the aviation industry
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills in grievance arbitration, labour board proceedings, and employment-related litigation
• Proven expertise in collective bargaining and effectively managing unionized work environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Competencies:
• Leading as a Flair teammate by demonstrating collaborative behavior and modeling the company’s values in all interactions
• Maintaining diverse relationships with peers and stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration
• Delivering results with impact by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks effectively, and continuously striving for improvement in performance and outcomes
• Requirements:
• Clear criminal record check and satisfactory employment references
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restrictio