Student Programs Manager
Student Programs Manager
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Job Description
Are you a bright and passionate junior associate who is reconsidering private practice Perhaps youve always enjoyed participating in recruitment and acting as a mentor to summer and articling students. Or maybe youve already left practice and have some experience in talent management
Join Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP one of Canadas leading business law firms to further your career or carve out a new path. Osler is looking to add a dynamic and dedicated individual to join its Legal Talent Department as the Student Programs Manager. This is a unique opportunity for a junior lawyer who wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the early careers of aspiring lawyers in a culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas.
Working closely with the Director Student Programs and Legal Recruitment the Student Programs Manager will oversee the day to operations of the Student Program in the Toronto office.
What Youll be Doing:
- Managing the student program operations from end to end
- Managing all employment matters as they arise for students including licensing procedures secondments life events and application of the Firms policies
- Managing student rotation planning and the Firms work allocation system
- Acting as a point of contact for students and being knowledgeable to answer effectively
- Overseeing the performance management process including the facilitation of formal evaluations and the provision of continuous feedback throughout the year
- Providing additional support to national projects as required
Position Requirements:
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate has a law degree and experience practicing in a large law firm coupled with an appetite to acquire strong management and program implementation skills. An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be acceptable.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a team setting
- Innovative analytical and process improvement oriented
- Highly developed organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple demands and priorities
- Excellent interpersonal listening and communication skills
- Proactive creative problem solver
- Client service oriented with a friendly professional demeanor
- Technologically savvy with proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite Outlook and SharePoint viDesktop UKG/other HRIS
- Stays abreast of market trends for lawyers trends in performance management tools and techniques engagement and legal community and business trends
- Understanding and respect for the Firms culture and key elements of the firms talent management programs
We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Accessibility and Accommodation
We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds identities and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.
Background and Reference Checks
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks including a criminal record check credit check and employment and educational verifications.
If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canadas leading law firms please reply in confidence with a cover letter and rsum by the closing date.
No agencies or phone calls/emails please.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
