Ottawa | 7+ years

Costco is one of Canada’s top retailers, with 107 locations in 9 Canadian provinces and over 45,000 employees. Costco worldwide has over 118 million cardholders and 847 warehouses in 14 countries.

Costco Wholesale Canada now seeks an experienced employment lawyer to join the legal team at its Canadian headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. The lawyer will be responsible for providing day-to-day advice and support to Costco’s Canadian Operations and Human Resources Department on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage/hour compliance, and other employment-related matters consistent with Costco’s employee handbook (Employee Agreement), policies, and unique culture. The lawyer will also supervise outside counsel on employment related issues and litigation matters, before various provincial courts and human rights tribunals. This position will report directly to and will require close collaboration with the AVP, General Counsel, responsible for the Canadian Legal Department.

At Costco, you can build a long-lasting career in a renowned culture where the Company is committed to taking care of its employees, members, and suppliers. You will be empowered to independently drive results within your area of responsibility, and feel good about what you are helping to build. To learn more, please contact our retained recruitment agents at ZSA Legal Recruitment, Warren Bongard at wbongard@zsa.ca. Ref. #32160.

Costco is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are also committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds and strive to make all employment related decisions without regard to any protected status. Costco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, and will accommodate people with disabilities during our hiring process. Please advise us during the hiring process if you require accommodation.

This is an exclusive search with ZSA Legal Recruitment. All CVs sent to Costco will be redirected to ZSA for review.