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    Manager, Career and Professional Development - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

    University of Ottawa
    University of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Job Type:

    Employee

    Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):

    N/A

    Job Family:

    Career and Employment

    # of Open Positions:

    1

    Faculty/Service - Department:

    Faculty of Law - Common Law Section

    Campus:

    Main Campus

    Union Affiliation:

    N/A

    Date Posted:

    May 02, 2024

    Closing Date:

    May 13, 2024

    Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

    Hours per week:

    35

    Salary Grade:

    Non-Union Grade NM1

    Salary Range:

    $98, $121,799.00About the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law

    Over the past 20 years, the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa has become a national and global leader in many fields. We are the only law school to offer a common law degree in both English and French, and our faculty is one of the most accomplished in the country. We are an engaged Faculty, and we have a strong culture of public engagement. We also have a strong bond with the legal community in Ottawa and a special relationship with the Supreme Court of Canada. We are leaders -- leaders in research, leaders in the profession and leaders in our community. On any given day, members of our faculty may be seen testifying before a Parliamentary committee, providing expert commentary in the media, or contributing to public policy debates on the issues of the day. We are the most-cited law faculty in the national media. Through our dedication we have built strong experiential learning opportunities for our students where our students have unparalleled access to, and interaction with, the highest judges in the land to help foster an inclusive and high-quality student experience.

    Position Purpose:

    Manages the Career and Professional Development Centre ensuring student services, programming, career counselling, recruiting initiatives and projects are delivered. Manages all law student placements for both traditional and non-traditional articling placements.

    In this role, your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborates with and supports the Assistant Dean in the strategic direction and meeting the strategic goals of the Centre.
  • Leads the daily operations of the Centre regarding staff and resources allocated to achieve the service offering in counselling, campus recruiting initiatives, weekly programming and events and all other activities related to the smooth running of the Centre's operations.
  • Manages the delivery of career and education counselling and employment guidance to all J.D., LL.M and PhD. (undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students
  • Ensures expert academic advice are in phase with students' long-term career goals, programs and concentrations, international exchanges and with employers' requirements for student and recent graduates.
  • Leads the conceptualization, development, planning and implementation of the Centre's annual recruiting/placement event calendar and programming of major high-profile on campus recruiting initiatives (i.e. on-campus interview processes, employer receptions, employer roundtables, mock interview events and career days) while ensuring students are well equipped with the proper skills for their professional articling opportunities to carry out successful job searches.

    • What you will bring:

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree, or an M.Ed in counselling and 5 or more years in a legal or law-related environment required; membership in a Provincial Bar Association is considered an asset.
  • Excellent knowledge of legal career job market and diversity of legal career options and knowledge of recruitment and related ethical principals
  • Excellent knowledge of legal career job market and diversity of legal career options, and knowledge of recruitment and related ethical principles.
  • Excellent knowledge of particular regulatory requirements of bar associations and law societies both nationally and internationally.
  • Experience in supervising employees and project management
  • Experience in public relations and in networking and relationship building
  • Experience in career counselling and professional development counselling
  • Knowledge of access and equity principles
  • Experience developing, interpreting, explaining and applying policies, procedures and equity principles which pertain to an educational setting.
  • Experience in designing, preparing and making public presentations as well as experience in administrative writing and reviewing.
  • Experience in working effectively in a demanding, client-oriented environment and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to complete work that requires strict attention to detail in an environment of constant interruptions
  • Demonstrated excellence in organizational and time management skills, ability to multitask, to work under pressure and to meet firm deadlines
  • Experience in using computer systems and software and databases
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingualism (spoken and written).
  • Ability and availability to travel and work outside of normal office hours to facilitate professional development activities

    • Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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