Student Programs Manager

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Student Programs Manager to oversee operations in their Toronto office. This role is perfect for a junior lawyer eager to shape the careers of aspiring attorneys while fostering a culture of mentorship. You'll manage student rotations, employment matters, and performance evaluations, contributing to a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about talent management and ready to make a significant impact in a leading law firm, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has a law degree and experience in a large law firm.
• Strong management and program implementation skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage student program operations from end to end.
• Oversee performance management process, including evaluations.

Skills

Collaboration Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Outlook

SharePoint

UKG/HRIS

Job description

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Are you a bright and passionate junior associate who is reconsidering private practice? Perhaps you’ve always enjoyed participating in recruitment and acting as a mentor to summer and articling students. Or maybe you’ve already left practice and have some experience in talent management?

Join Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, one of Canada’s 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 You’ll 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 Firm’s policies
• Managing student rotation planning and the Firm’s 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 Firm’s culture and key elements of the firm’s 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 Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Law Practice

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