Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian law firm seeks an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager to enhance its EDI initiatives in Toronto. The role involves developing programs, leading outreach efforts, and collaborating with internal teams to promote diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.

Qualifications

• Experience in EDI at a professional services firm is considered.
• Experience in recruitment within a professional services organization is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EDI programs and policies.
• Lead EDI outreach initiatives and internship programs.
• Coordinate with Learning & Development for EDI training.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Bilingualism

Education

JD law degree

Job description

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, has an opening for an experienced professional to join the Firm as an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager (EDI Manager) in the Legal Personnel / Human Resources department in the Toronto office

Reporting to our Counsel, Diversity & Inclusion, the EDI Manager will support and help lead the Firm’s equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Developing and implementing programs, policies and practices that advance the Firm’s EDI strategy, goals and initiatives
• Leading the Firm’s EDI outreach initiatives, which include internship programs focused on providing students from under-represented backgrounds with opportunities to gain exposure to the legal profession
• Building relationships and helping to plan initiatives with affinity groups and internal networks
• Coordinating and engaging with the Firm’s Learning & Development team to provide EDI educational and training opportunities for internal Firm audiences
• Managing sponsorships and events with equity-deserving groups and professional associations as part of the Firm’s efforts to make an impact in our communities and promote brand awareness
• Assisting with the development of responses to client RFPs and other requests for information
• Other tasks as may be required by the Counsel, Diversity & Inclusion, Management, or Firm Leadership from time to time

Qualifications

Education / Experience :

• JD law degree is preferred; however, candidates with experience in the EDI space at a professional services firm may also be considered
• Experience within a professional services organization and / or human resources department, including recruitment, is considered an asset

Skills / Abilities :

• Self-starter who is proactive, takes initiative and works well both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Energetic, self-motivated and results-oriented
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates reliability, flexibility and adaptability in meeting demands with a willingness to work extra hours when required
• Bilingualism is considered a strong asset but not required