Marcelle Marion
506-300 Assiniboine Ave, Winnipeg MB,Canada
Summary
St Mark's College graduate student in theology and trainee in the indigenous lay leadership program (IPL) in the Diocese of Saskatoon (RCDOS). Experienced lawyer with extensive experience in legal, social and economic advocacy in aid of individuals and communities in several jurisdictions including the North. Extensive experience at senior levels managing human and financial resources, coordinating services, developing policy and with extensive experience in indigenous governance, self government and treaties.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Director Corporate
Legal Aid Manitoba
11.2021 - Current
- Through proactive communication efforts, foster strong relationships within the organization and key external stakeholders, such as Justice Departments and Agencies, industry peers, community leaders, and Indigenous reconciliation.
- Improve legal services to clients.
- Spearhead the organization's training in improving relations with First Nations and cultural literacy.
- Conduct thorough due diligence for overall performance management of staff
- Collaborate with senior team to ensure advocacy and representation for low-income clients,
- Manage a team of attorneys to ensure timely completion of legal projects and efficient allocation of resources.
General Counsel
Workers Safety Compensation Commission (WSCC)
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided legal advice to the President and CEO of a crown corporation with 140+ employees with assets of over $375 million
- Provided legal advisory and opinions on legislative and statutory responsibilities.
- Gave appropriate and timely advice to senior management teams.
- Held primary responsibility for managing and conducting all in-house legal work and drafting legislation reform projects.
- Provided training to staff on legal and compliance matters related to the WSCC’s business activities and stakeholder issues of concern
- Worked closely with both the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Government of Nunavut (NU) legal division and their respective Legislative Coordinators on legislative proposals concerning ongoing legislative reform
Manager, Policy, Legislation and Legal Affairs
Government of the Northwest Territories
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed legal and policy permanent staff and terms in the Policy and Strategic Planning (PSP) Unit in the Policy and Strategic Planning Division
- Reported to the Director of Policy and Strategic Planning on ENR policy development initiatives and support to the Department's senior officials on government business planning.
- Supported corporate-level strategic plans and represent senior level policy decision-making and business planning functions
Senior Legal Officer
Submissions On Enforcement Matters Unit (International Administrative Law)
01.2008 - 06.2012
- Conducted and led international public law investigations on environmental complaints by citizens and NGOs from Mexico, Canada and the United States
- Conducted training for senior judges and lawyers from Canada, the United States and Mexico.
- Guest lecturer on enforcement and compliance developments respecting environmental legislation in North America.
- Planned and organized international law symposiums.
- Provided French and English interviews for radio and print communications for radio and print interviews on the NAAEC in Montreal, QC
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
St. Mark's College, Corpus Christi
Vancouver, BC05.2025
Certificate - Certificate Indigenous Pastoral Leadership
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon
Saskatoon, SK11.2024
Executive Leadership Program Certificate -
U of Alberta, School of Business
Calgary, AB01.2018
M.D. - Law - Indigenous
U of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON01.2005
J.D. - Law
Osgoode Law, U of York
Toronto, ON05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Social Problems Research
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB05.1994
Skills
- Graduate school advanced research on Catholic Church models and indigenous reconciliation
- Experience in TRC reconciliation work
- Deep knowledge of Church Magisterium on STC
- Boundless Compassion Facilitator
- Volunteer at the parish and diocesan level
- Indigenous and human rights advocate concerns, economic and social concerns involving poverty
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excel in advisory roles with a high degree of authority requiring a collegial, assertive and self-directed nature
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – legal advocacy and advisory services
- Expert knowledge of social change, law development and human rights
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural work settings
- Experienced in law and justice, poverty issues, Demonstrated leadership within teams and working groups
- Conference speaker
Degrees
- BA
- LLB
- LLM
Call Year
2000
Activities
- Conference speaker
- John Howard Society (past Board Member)
- Deline Appeals Judicial Council in Deline NT
- Member of the Catholic God Helps Foundation in Yellowknife NT
- CWL - St Patrick's Parish
- Nohsi Go'sadi Foundation (Board Director)
Citizenship
Canadian - Manitoba Métis
Personal Information
Title: General Counsel & Strategic Policy & Legislative Planner
References
Dr. Lynda Robitaille, JCD, Dean of Theology St Mark's College, Vancouver BC T. (604) 822-4463 Ext 129
Adrienne Castellon, Ed.D. Coordinator and Faith Leader, Indigenous Pastoral Lay Leadership, Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon (604) 783-8066
Fr Geoffrey Angelus, Pastor St Mary's Cathedral (204) 947-0294 (new member)
Fr Marek Pisarek, St Patrick's Parish, Yellowknife Nt (867) 873-4880 (former member)
Sr Maggie Beaudette, CWL and Boundless Compassion Facilitator, Hay River, Nt. (867) 876-0672
+Jon Hansen, C.S.s.R. Bishop, Mackenzie Fort Smith Diocese or Gilles Paquin (867) 873-9021
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Director Corporate
Legal Aid Manitoba
11.2021 - Current
General Counsel
Workers Safety Compensation Commission (WSCC)
08.2018 - 01.2021
Manager, Policy, Legislation and Legal Affairs
Government of the Northwest Territories
01.2014 - 08.2018
Senior Legal Officer
Submissions On Enforcement Matters Unit (International Administrative Law)
01.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Theology
St. Mark's College, Corpus Christi
Certificate - Certificate Indigenous Pastoral Leadership
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon
Executive Leadership Program Certificate -
U of Alberta, School of Business
M.D. - Law - Indigenous
U of Ottawa
J.D. - Law
Osgoode Law, U of York
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Social Problems Research
University of Manitoba
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