Learning Specialist - Curriculum

Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canadas leading business law firms. Advising many of Canadas corporate leaders as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada our more than 1000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto Montral Ottawa Vancouver Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers students management and business professionals have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

Are you passionate about learning and development Are you organized and adaptable with a strong professional presence Then look no further than this great opportunity to join Osler as a Learning Specialist in the Professional Development Department. Working closely with the Senior Manager Learning Initiatives the Learning Specialist is responsible for planning consulting organizing and executing highquality learning experiences for Summer and Articling Students as well as Junior Associates.

Major Responsibilities

• Organizes complex ongoing legal curricula including: project planning scheduling and leading status meetings tracking and delivering on action items organizing internal stakeholders marketing programs and learning resources and scheduling internal subject matter experts or external vendors to deliver programs
• Takes a lead role in ensuring the smooth delivery of all junior learning curriculum programs including acting as primary host confidently keeping program pacing on track to ensure coverage of key topics evaluating program success and implementing design changes. Technical proficiency with Zoom and MS Teams required
• Maintains presenter pool by continually sourcing prepping supporting and assessing new presenters as required. Advises presenters on learning design fundamentals to ensure effective presentations that meet organizational and learning goals as well as CPD criteria

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a university degree and 3 years work experience in a learning role preferably in a professional services environment with both learning design and learning project management experience. Certifications in project management and/or adult learning an asset. Knowledge of legal CPD administration or ability to quickly gain this knowledge an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong organization and project management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and text
• Adult learning and instructional design experience
• Highly flexible with strong customer serviceorientation and professional manner
• Computer knowledge including proficiency in Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience using an LMS
• Facilitation/presentation skills and aptitudes
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Interest in and aptitude for educational technology
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality

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.

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