Manager, Sections - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Bar Association

Canadian Bar Association

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Sections and Professional Development (DSPD), the Manager of Sections (MS) acts as a staff liaison to the National Sections Sub-committee (NSS), and liaises with CBA committees, staff, volunteers, government, and the public in relation to Section activities.

Location
66 Slater Street, Suite 1200 Ottawa, ON/hybrid

Languages
Bilingualism is required (English and French)

Annual Salary
$

Responsibilities

Works with the DSPD and the National Sections Subcommittee to ensure effective operation of thirtynine Sections in accordance with CBA budget and procedures
Assists with policy development and implementation within the mandate of the CBA
Acts as staff liaison to two Sections, participating in meetings and conference calls as required
Responsible for agenda development and preparation of draft minutes for NSS Executive meetings
Facilitates interaction and coordination with regard to National Section activities supported by CBA Communications, Legislation and Law Reform and Continuing Legal Education Directorates and Section involvement in relevant CBA National initiatives
Represents the CBA, National Sections Subcommittee or individual Sections at various CBA and government meeting or events, including presentations to or about National Sections
Responsible for CBA documentation and articles concerning Sections, individual Section Blasts, and various reports including Section content for internal briefing materials
Liaises with CBA Senior Officers, the Executive Director, CBA staff and volunteers, and representatives of government and national/international organizations and the general public on matters concerning National Sections
Provides information and liaises with CBA Branch Executive Directors, staff and Branch Section volunteers concerning National Sections activities
Responsible for a team of Sections staff, the Manager provides leadership and coordinates project management to ensure effective departmental operation and support to CBA Sections.

Staff Management

Lead and manage a team of varying levels and sizes in the development and implementation of sections strategy, policy, programs and day to day operations.
Responsible for hiring, training, motivating, morale, supervision, guidance, delegation, instruction, discipline, teamwork, and interpersonal relations within the department.
Report to and work with the Director of Sections and Professional Development in respect of the carrying out of all responsibilities and duties as MS; provide the DSPD with all appropriate information relating to Sections on a timely and effective basis; carry out all other instructions and duties as specified from time to time

Qualifications

Educational and Professional Requirements

Three or more years of experience in the area of management in a related field.
Three or more years of experience in the area of volunteer coordination.
Postsecondary education in a related field.

Leadership and Teamwork Skills

Requires the ability, as a leader, to develop a cohesive vision and strategy and the ability to implement that vision and strategy with the team and within the context of a larger organization
Requires the ability to articulate vision, strategy and goals, to develop consensus in respect of same and to oversee their effective implementation in a fastpaced environment
Requires the ability to work effectively as part of a larger team, to work with and report to a director, and to follow such instructions, guidelines, policies and informal practices as may be appropriate
Requires the ability to make effective judgments as appropriate and in accordance with CBA practice or to seek guidance and advice from more senior resources

Skills and Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French
Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy
Effective ability to make sound decisions
Selfmotivated; ability to work with mínimal supervision
Ability to work with all professional levels
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments
Ability to carry out project management from start to finish
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to understand and respond to developing and current technologies and their potential use in Sections
Ability to work overtime and to travel as circumstances warrant

Impact
This position is in frequent contact with CBA members and the general public.

Similarly, the programs for which the MS is responsible are highly visible and the successful outcome of those sessions reflect favorably upon the organization.

Please note, this Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive, rather an overall representation of the main Responsibilities, Tasks and Qualifications.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resumé.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; howev