Coordinator, Student & Associate Professional Development

Blakes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blakes in Calgary seeks a Coordinator, Student & Associate Professional Development to support the Firm’s student and associate programs within the Human Resources department. The role reports to the Manager and will assist with recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management and engagement initiatives.

You will collaborate with local and national stakeholders to deliver programs that enhance talent development and strengthen Blakes’ recruitment strategies in a dynamic, inclusive

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
• Experience in talent management or student development is an asset.
• Experience in a law firm setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the full student recruitment cycle, including strategy development and interview coordination.
• Coordinate summer and articling programs, including onboarding, training, and mentoring.
• Support student and associate career development initiatives, including evaluations and goal setting.
• Provide recruitment and administrative support for associate hiring initiatives.
• Maintain student and associate records in HR systems and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

HR / Business background

Job description

Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, has an opening for a Coordinator, Student & Associate Professional Development to join the Human Resources department in the Calgary office. Reporting to the Manager, Student & Associate Professional Development, the Coordinator, Student & Associate Professional Development will play an integral role in supporting the Firm’s student, associate, and professional development programs. The successful candidate will contribute to all stages of the student and associate experience, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and engagement initiatives. Working closely with the local and national stakeholders, this role supports the successful delivery of programs that enhance talent development and strengthen the Firm’s recruitment and professional development strategies.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the full student recruitment cycle, including strategy development, interview coordination, offer management, and compliance with applicable recruitment guidelines
• Coordinating the summer and articling student programs, including onboarding, training, mentoring, performance feedback, social events, and related programming
• Supporting student and associate career development initiatives, including onboarding, program orientation, integration, evaluations, goal setting, feedback processes, and professional development opportunities
• Providing recruitment and administrative support for associate hiring initiatives, including maintaining candidate and recruitment databases and coordinating interview processes
• Assisting with the administration and maintenance of student and associate records within HR systems and ensuring accurate program-related documentation and reporting
• Supporting the local implementation of national learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, wellness, and professional development initiatives
• Tracking and analyzing program metrics, feedback, and market trends for future planning and continuous improvement
• Preparing and managing budgets for student and associate programs as well as professional development
• Building and maintaining relationships with law schools, professional associations, clients, and other external stakeholders to support recruitment and development initiatives
• Supporting student, associate, and professional development events and engagement activities, including networking events, training programs, and other Firm-sponsored initiatives
• Collaborating with local and national teams to support additional talent, recruitment, and professional development projects and initiatives as required

Education/Experience

College diploma or university degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required

Experience working in a law firm setting is highly preferred

Experience in talent management, student development, or professional services environments is considered an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport at all level
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage a broad scope of responsibilities in a smaller office setting
• Collaborative mindset and strong ability to coordinate with colleagues in other offices
• Organized and proactive, with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional experience for students and associates
• Committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment

Other Relevant Application Information

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening and evaluating applications.

Who We Are

At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.