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ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

COMPENSATION: $32.38 per hour 

BENEFITS TO STUDENT:

• Gain experience in the following practice areas: administrative, construction, corporate, environmental, finance,  health, infrastructure, IT and cybersecurity, labour and employment, litigation, municipal, planning, privacy, procurement, prosecutions and real property law.
• Enhance critical thinking, communication, collaboration, leadership and learned skills in completing assigned work.
• Exposure to lawyers in various areas of practice and mentoring benefits in the Region’s Legal and Court Services Department consisting of 25 lawyers
• Apply education to further enhance experience and abilities in areas of risk assessment and analysis; legal and regulatory compliance; advocacy; and policy, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assist in the representation of the Region before various levels of court and administrative tribunals.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents including: bylaws, memoranda of understanding, pleadings, affidavits, facta, contracts, document books, policies, reports and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research on a wide variety of issues, conduct analysis and draft legal memoranda.
• Review current and draft legislation.
• Close real estate transactions.
• Assist in providing legal support on a wide variety of operational, litigation and program planning/policy matters.
• Assist with departmental projects as required
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch or Department objectives.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Law (J.D./L.L.B.).
• Registered with the Law Society's licensing process.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations, as required and have reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office, MS Word, Lexis Nexis Quicklaw or Westlaw eCarswell
• Ability to organize daily workload, set priorities and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with staff and as part of a team.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.
   

HOW TO APPLY:

• Apply by June 26th, 2026 @ 5:00 PM EST with your up-to-date resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript 
• Only applications received via www.york.ca/careers will accepted
• Please contact studentrecruitment@york.ca should you have any questions
• We thank all applicants for their interest in York Region; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps in the process.

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.