Lawyer

SUMMARY OF THE POSITIONPerson who, upon request, provides legal opinions and advice and exercises all the functions of their profession. In particular, they plead before the courts, judicial or quasi-judicial bodies. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Follow-up on contracts and NSS (signature and financial follow-up);
• Act as RARC (training available);
• Validate budgets and monitor budget and contract forecasts for subsequent years;
• Maintain a contract register and follow up on renewals;
• Enter and monitor commitments in the financial system;
• Monitor ongoing contracts;
• Control and monitor the contract award process;
• Assist directors and managers for analysis purposes;
• Participate in department meetings;
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, resolutions, addendum, NSS, etc. for the various departments;
• Applies Treasury Boardand AMP rules and directives;
• Collaborate and communicate with managers and management. Provide basic single-action training (individual and group) as required;
• Creates, revises and follows up on contractual and administrative documents and also keeps processes, instruction documents, one-pagers, etc. up to date;
• Ensures quality assurance and continuous improvement by reviewing processes and implementing performance indicators;
• Responds to requests for information within its area of responsibility. REQUIREMENTSProfessional order : Member of Barreau du Québec Experience : Three (3) years of relevant experience. Knowledge and Abilities : Good knowledge of the Ministry's legislation, regulations, network and programs, and of current trends in the MSSS; Good knowledgeof Treasury Board and AMP legislation and regulations; Knowledge of Cree culture, language and health and social issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset; Ability to work collaboratively with all colleagues; Excellent interpersonal, leadership, initiative and teamwork skills; Excellent written communication and presentation skills; Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, planning and decision-making skills; Good computer skills with Virtuo, Word, Excel, PDF and PowerPoint; Knowledge of administrative purchase order process. LANGUAGE
• Fluent in English and French;
• Fluency in Cree isan asset. OTHER
• Available to travel inside and outside of the Eeyou Istchee territory as required;
• Possibility of telework.This position offers the possibility of telework, depending on operational needs and after agreement with the employer. Please note that this is not a permanent condition of the position and the employer reserves the right to request regular physical presence in the office.