Professional Development Events Coordinator

Ontario Bar Association; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Bar Association seeks a Professional Development Coordinator to organize and deliver PD programs across multiple sections and certificate series. You will work closely with PD lawyers, volunteers and program chairs to ensure high-quality sessions, timely invitations, and efficient registrations.

Responsibilities include coordinating venues, A/V and marketing materials, liaising with speakers, and arranging travel for out-of-town presenters.

Qualifications

• Superior organizational capabilities
• Excellent professional communication, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to details and follow up
• Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of budget preparation
• A conceptual interest in advocacy and professional development activities
• Experience serving members and working with volunteers
• Ability to interface effectively with peers and clients in the legal community
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and complete initiatives within short timelines
• Knowledge of the iMIS database system is an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate PD programs, including book rooms, venue, refreshments and A/V tasks.
• Input Section programming into the PD Tracking Chart.
• Prepare and send speaker invitations and track responses.
• Prepare/format program descriptions/agenda and coordinate with Registration for program registration.
• Coordinate with marketing on advertising and marketing materials for programs.
• Liaise with volunteers and speakers for logistics and distribute materials.
• Coordinate and monitor program registrations.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for out-of-town speakers and submit expenses.
• Prepare speaker materials and introductory/closing remarks.
• Coordinate marketing/graphics and on-site print needs to meet deadlines.
• Manage program chairs and speakers on program day.
• Organize post-program content for multimedia derivatives.
• Work within the departmental budget for program creation.
• Other duties as assigned by the departmental Director.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Excel

Budget preparation

Volunteer coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Bilingualism (English/French) asset

Tools

iMIS database

Job description

Ontario Bar Association seeks a Professional Development Coordinator to organize and deliver PD programs across multiple sections and certificate series. You will work closely with PD lawyers, volunteers and program chairs to ensure high-quality sessions, timely invitations, and efficient registrations.

Responsibilities include coordinating venues, A/V and marketing materials, liaising with speakers, and arranging travel for out-of-town presenters.