Manager, Idea Programs - London, Canada - Siskinds LLP

Siskinds LLP
Siskinds LLP
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London, Canada

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A demonstrated track record of executing diversity and inclusion initiatives in a professional or corporate setting or organization

  • Track record of program implementation, and managing across multiple important priorities
  • Success in relationship building and a track record of leveraging resources to execute strategic objectives
  • Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, and cultural competencies to interact with a wide range of individuals
  • Proven ability to support and empower leaders who are less experienced in diversity and inclusion
  • Exceptional professional communication and advanced presentation skills
  • Willing to work flexible hours as needed and to travel occasionally
  • Legal education (JD, LLB or LLM) is a strong asset but not a prerequisite for consideration


Siskinds aspires to lead by example with an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible workplace that values humility, compassion and cultural intelligence, and reflects and supports the communities we serve.

Working with a leading consultant, Siskinds has developed a detailed and ambitious plan for meeting that objective.

1 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

Excellence

  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Collegiality
  • Inclusion


The Manager, IDEA Programs will lead the execution of Siskinds' existing IDEA Strategy and Action Plan, and will work with the Chief IDEA Officer to identify, develop and implement new strategies to meet Siskinds' long-term IDEA objectives.

Reporting to the Chief IDEA Officer, the Manager, IDEA Programs will work closely with firm leadership and management, including the Chief Community Officer, and will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of initiatives designed to:

  • enhance the IDEA capacity of Siskinds' leadership, including their understanding of the benefits of a human-centred approach to people management (i

e:
humane, compassionate, service-oriented, flexible, transparent, development-focused);
- ensure that Siskinds' hiring, retention and promotion policies and practices are, to the greatest extent possible, free from bias so that we are able to attract and retain the best and brightest and that all of our people are set up for success and can reach their full potential;
- champion the value of a diverse and inclusive firm culture, and ensure that our workplace is welcoming and inclusive, and that all of our people feel seen and valued;
- engage our people in the IDEA program and build and design education and training initiatives to promote cultural understanding and competency and a climate of equity and inclusion;
- demonstrate our commitment to IDEA in the community through the development of pro bono, volunteer and community giving programs.


Responsibilities:


Planning:

  • Outline steps and identify resources necessary to reach IDEA objectives
  • Identify training needs and opportunities for leaders, managers, and legal and business professionals
  • Identify and source training resources
  • Coordinate planning and implementation of IDEA Programs with other firm professionals and senior management including the Director, Student and Associate Professional Resources, the Director, Human Resources, the Director, Marketing, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Financial Officer
  • Develop metrics and methods for assessing progress toward IDEA objectives
Implementation

  • Support the Chief IDEA Officer who is primarily responsible for the IDEA plan
  • Support the Chief Community Officer who is responsible for the firm's commitment to IDEA in the community
  • Support and empower firm leadership and management to champion IDEA; advise on best practices in IDEA
Excellence

  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Collegiality
  • Inclusion
  • Assist firm leaders, managers and supervisors with the development of departmental and team IDEA plans and goals, and help monitor IDEA progress
  • Work with other firm professionals to review and revise firm policies and practices to ensure consistency with IDEA values and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Assess potential barriers and develop strategies focused on recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse workforce
  • Develop a performance measurement plan and create targets and metrics to measure progress over time
  • Gather, monitor and analyse firm demographic, recruitment, retention and other data to infirm IDEA goals and recommendations, and ensure IDEA program is impactful
  • Work with HR to develop a response to the demographic census and inclusion survey and assist with reporting on results
  • Support the Chief IDEA Officer in leading the firm's IDEA Committee and advising the committee on developing IDEAfriendly programs, policies and practices
  • Work with Chief IDEA Officer and IDEA Committee to assess and update IDEA Action Plan every three years
  • Assist Chief IDEA Officer with reports to the IDEA Committee and Board, and with other firm presentations
  • Develop and supervise t
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