UPS is one of the world’s largest companies with 2023 revenues of $91B and operating in more than 220 countries and territories, globally. Operating within Canada since 1975, it has approximately 13,000 employees within Canada, half of which are unionized. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, UPS has embraced its purpose statement of “moving our world forward by delivering what matters”.
At UPS, its legal department plays an important role in assisting the organization in achieving its goals. Working closely with the business groups, such as human resources and the labour relations group, you will provide advice on labour and employment issues (at both the Federal and Provincial level) as well as human rights and health & safety matters. Drafting and negotiating various agreements as well as providing on-going legal advice, instructing external counsel and taking a leadership role in special projects, you will play an important role as the main ‘go to’ person in this area of law. With a voice in the leadership group, this position reports to the VP, Legal, and is located near Pearson International.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of Labour and Employment experience gained at a well-respected firm or corporation. In addition, any human rights or health and safety experience will be valued. Excellent communication skills, the ability to take ‘ownership’ of your work and self-motivation will be required to succeed in this role. As you will have a ‘seat at the table’ and interacting with all levels of business people including senior management, you will need to be poised, confident and professional.
This is an interesting opportunity to work in an ever-changing area of law. You will have autonomy, career growth opportunities and the opportunity to play an integral role in important projects and company decisions. The culture is friendly, informal and diverse, within a stable and established company. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please send your CV to Lorene Nagata at Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.
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