Current jobs related to Director of Associate and Student Programs - Calgary, Alberta - Gowling WLG
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
3 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGGowling WLG is a global law firm with a strong presence in Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our firm is built on a foundation of excellence, quality service, and a commitment to our people.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Director of Associate and Student Programs to join our Legal Talent team in Calgary. The successful...
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
3 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGGowling WLG is a global law firm with a strong presence in Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our firm is built on a foundation of excellence, quality service, and a commitment to our people.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Director of Associate and Student Programs to join our Legal Talent team in Calgary. The successful...
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGWe are a global law firm with a strong commitment to excellence and quality service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion, and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.We believe in creating a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and rewarding for...
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGWe are a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. We pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion, and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.Our Core Values - The Power...
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGGowling WLG is a global law firm with a strong commitment to excellence and quality service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a workplace that is motivating, engaging, and empowering.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Director of Associate and Student Programs to join our Legal Talent team in Calgary. The successful...
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGGowling WLG is a global law firm with a strong commitment to excellence and quality service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a workplace that is motivating, engaging, and empowering.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Director of Associate and Student Programs to join our Legal Talent team in Calgary. The successful...
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGGowling WLG is a global law firm with a strong commitment to excellence and quality service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Director of Associate and Student Programs to join our Legal Talent team in Calgary. This role will play a key part in...
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGGowling WLG is a global law firm with a strong commitment to excellence and quality service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Director of Associate and Student Programs to join our Legal Talent team in Calgary. This role will play a key part in...
-
Director of Associate and Student Programs
1 week ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGWe are a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. We pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion, and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.Employee satisfaction is...
-
Director of Therapeutic Programs
4 days ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Pacekids Programs Full timeJob DescriptionLocation: Pacekids' North (Head Office) & Pacekids' SouthEmployment Type: Full-time Temporary 18- Months, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pmPaid Benefits: Flexible sick and personal time, employer-paid health and paramedical benefits, paid observance of thirteen holidays and December office closureJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced...
-
Director of Associate
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full timeAbout Gowling WLGWe are a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. We pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion, and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.Employee satisfaction is...
-
Executive Director
3 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Pacekids Programs Full timeJob Title: Executive DirectorPacekids Programs is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead our team in delivering exceptional therapy, education, and play services to children with diverse needs and their families.Key Responsibilities:Lead the direction of all new and existing ESC related programs, ensuring alignment with...
-
Executive Director
3 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Pacekids Programs Full timeJob Title: Executive DirectorPacekids Programs is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead our team in delivering exceptional therapy, education, and play services to children with diverse needs and their families.Key Responsibilities:Lead the direction of all new and existing ESC related programs, ensuring alignment with...
-
Executive Director, Early Childhood Services
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Pacekids Programs Full timeJob Title: Managing Director, Early Childhood ServicesPacekids Programs is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Director, Early Childhood Services to lead our Early Childhood Services (ECS) team. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive the growth and success of...
-
Executive Director, Early Childhood Services
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Pacekids Programs Full timeJob Title: Managing Director, Early Childhood ServicesPacekids Programs is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Director, Early Childhood Services to lead our Early Childhood Services (ECS) team. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive the growth and success of...
-
Deputy Director of Rehabilitation Programs
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full timeJob Title: Deputy Director, ProgramsJob SummaryThe Government of Alberta is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director to join our team at the Calgary Remand Centre. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of offender rehabilitation programs, affording offenders the opportunity...
-
Deputy Director of Rehabilitation Programs
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full timeJob Title: Deputy Director, ProgramsJob SummaryThe Government of Alberta is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director to join our team at the Calgary Remand Centre. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of offender rehabilitation programs, affording offenders the opportunity...
-
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Energy and Environmental Economics Full timeJob Title: Associate Director of Energy Analytics and ProductsAt Energy and Environmental Economics, we are developing industry-leading energy analysis tools and products, providing our clients with insights into the future of electricity markets, the economics and implications of the energy transition, and pathways to low-carbon energy futures.Job...
-
Retail Sales Associate
1 week ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Student Corporations Ltd Full timeRetail Sales AssociateAt Student Corporations Ltd, we are seeking a skilled Retail Sales Associate to join our team. As a Retail Sales Associate, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a high level of product knowledge, and achieving sales targets.Key Responsibilities:Provide advice about merchandise to...
-
Retail Sales Associate
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Student Corporations Ltd Full timeJob Title: Retail Sales AssociateJob Summary: We are seeking a Retail Sales Associate to join our team at Student Corporations Ltd. As a Retail Sales Associate, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating a cash register, and maintaining sales records.Key Responsibilities:Provide exceptional customer service and respond to...
Director of Associate and Student Programs
2 months ago
About Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG is a global law firm with a strong presence in Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our firm is built on a foundation of excellence, quality service, and a commitment to our people.
Our Culture
We pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion, and commitment to delivering outstanding client service. Employee satisfaction is crucial to us, and we work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged, and empowered.
Our Core Values
We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, and We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our firm's core values, and we strive to build a more equitable, engaging, and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Job Summary
The Calgary office of Gowling WLG is seeking a Director, Associate & Student Programs to join our fast-paced Legal Talent team. The successful candidate will report to the office's General Manager and the National Director of Legal Talent and will play a key role in directing the associate and articling & summer student programs for the Calgary office.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and manage integration, engagement, retention, and career advancement initiatives, including building relationships with associates and students, monitoring workloads, overseeing the delivery of training programs, providing guidance and career coaching, delivering performance feedback, ensuring appropriate mentorship, etc.
- Implement and administer career development programs for Associates and assist in goal setting and follow-up for accountability.
- Implement and administer the Firm's mentorship program for associates.
- Manage and administer the associate evaluation and compensation review processes, in conjunction with the Office Management Committee.
- Support associate recruitment initiatives by working with Practice Group Leaders and the Office Managing Partner to determine lateral hiring requirements, manage the recruitment process, prepare business cases for associate hires, etc.
- Work with Office Managing Partner and Practice Group Leaders as appropriate to help ensure that associates are on track for success and are meeting or exceeding billable targets.
- Assist as needed with associate meetings, professional secondments, and reporting requirements.
- Maintain oversight and accountability for the entire life cycle of the law student experience for summer and articling Students, including recruitment, orientation, training, performance management, evaluation, and hire-back processes, etc.
- Lead the law student recruitment efforts for the office, including building and growing our Gowling WLG brand with law schools, being the law school liaison, and acting as the key firm representative for law students interested in joining our firm.
- Provide input into and be accountable to associate and student programs budgets.
- Liaise with the Law Society of Alberta as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements relating to law students.
- Work closely with the Learning and Development team to deliver internal education programs to associates and students.
- Work closely with the National People Leadership Team and the National Legal Talent Team to implement strategic people and talent management initiatives that are aligned to the Firm's Strategic Plan, and our core values.
- Working with our DEI and Wellbeing centres of excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in law
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm
- Prior experience in or a desire to build a career in legal talent management with demonstrated interest in, or previous experience supporting recruitment and professional development.
- Exceptional people management and leadership skills with an ability to motivate others, work collaboratively, coach, counsel, train, and develop others
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including a comfort with public speaking.
- Relationship building with all levels of stakeholders.
- Strong project management, time management, administrative, and organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize, plan, and implement numerous projects, programs, and special events.
- Results-oriented with a sense of ownership and accountability for projects and tasks.
- Strong work ethic, with the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to be diplomatic and maintain confidentiality when faced with sensitive matters.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills with proven problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment.
- Flexibility with the ability to adapt to change.
