Legal Research Officer
Requisition ID: 20884
Department: Legal Services
Service: Legal Ops & Support Srvc Branch
Branch: Administrative Support Unit
Employment Type: 1 Temporary Full Time Position - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $72,596.16 - $91,813.54 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Legal Services
Application Close: 27/02/2026
JOB SUMMARY
You are responsible for providing research and analysis on a broad range of subject matter to support the information needs of the Legal Services Department and to ensure that staff within the department are aware of emerging issues and trends and are equipped with accurate and timely information.
You provide research support to the manager, analyzing data and developing reports based on information obtained from various sources including subject matter experts from within the corporation, external government and non-government agencies, media reports, publications, software applications and web sites.
You also work on projects for the City Solicitor on a variety of issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Three (3) year university degree in Business or Public Administration
Minimum of three (3) years experience in a research role, preferably within a law firm or legal setting
KNOWLEDGE
- Legal research and analytical techniques
- Municipal government
- Executive and administrative procedures and protocols
- Legislation and regulations affecting municipalities
- Corporate programs, policies and procedures
- Performance measurement methodologies and practices
- Project management
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Work independently and take initiative
- Prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Research, assemble and analyze data/information
- Liaise and communicate with all organizational levels and the public
- Write effectively in a clear, concise manner
- Prepare and deliver effective presentations using various media
- Work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Proficiency in the use of computers and the Internet
Core Behaviours
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing required.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.