Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm and was voted one of Canada's Best Employers for 2024. Our firm's 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza ( / Ta-Zah / ) on Tsuut'ina lands. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.
Our clients\' interests are paramount in all that we do, and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together, and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.
Achieve excellence doing work that\'s challenging and rewarding, with people you\'ll like working with, in an environment that\'s welcoming, supportive, entrepreneurial and innovative, where you\'re a valued contributor, not just an employee. For additional information about the firm or this position, please visit our website at www.fasken.com.
EDI Programming Manager (EDI Department) - Canada
The EDI Programming Manager will lead the programming and governance efforts to ensure Affinity Groups and Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are structured, aligned, and impactful across the firm. This is a key role in fostering internal community, visibility, and support for equity-deserving professionals while aligning programming with firmwide talent and culture objectives. The manager will also work alongside with the Reconciliation Implementation Committee to advance the firm\'s reconciliation commitments. The candidate will have a strong work ethic, be collaborative, professional, adaptable, positive and interested in their work.
As part of the Firm\'s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team, this role can be located in any of the Canadian cities that Fasken has offices (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary, Tsuut\'ina Nations, Vancouver, Surrey). Hybrid remote work arrangements are available with requirements as per business needs for onsite office support. The successful candidate must live in or around their regional office and be able to commute to the office as often as required.
For Indigenous candidates interested in employment on-reserve, there may be an opportunity at Fasken to do so at our Alberta office situated on Tsuut\'ina Nation, west of Calgary. Such candidates are encouraged to speak to Human Resources during the interview process to obtain additional information.
Candidates who do not meet all the listed requirements are still encouraged to apply, as diverse experiences and perspectives are valued.
At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification.
The typical salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.
The successful candidate will be detail oriented, a team player and will have excellent organizational & communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and superior client service environment. We provide a collegial work environment, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence through our candidate applicant portal on www.fasken.com.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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