Lead Program Officer

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) is an independent, bilingual, not‐for‐profit organization, based in Ottawa and Montreal, with a mandate to coordinate and deliver education to members of the judiciary across Canada.

Internally, a team of lawyers assist various committees on matters of content and pedagogy, while meeting professionals coordinate all logístical aspects of the programs. As part of its curriculum, the NJI offers over 70 judicial education programs each year. In addition, the Institute provides a number of educational resources to members of the judiciary, such as Judicial Education Guides, Electronic Bench Books, hard‐copy publications, educational modules to assist in program design, and an online judicial library.

The NJI is looking to fill the definite position of Lead Program Officer. This is a 14-month contract position (maternity leave cover). This position will be based in Ottawa or Montreal and requires fluent bilingualism.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Lead Program Officer (LPO) is part of a team responsible for the design and delivery of judicial in-person education programs. Working in close cooperation with members of an external program’s judicial planning committee and other members of the program team, they manage the process for effective planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of each program assigned to them. They also act as a lead for peer-to-peer mentoring/coaching support.

**These tasks include**: organizing and participating in internal and external program planning sessions; coordinate program registration process with participants and faculty; coordinating and preparing all course and conference materials; communicating with planning committees, external suppliers and program participants; managing all phases of program delivery including shipping materials, set-up (registration desks, workshops, sessions, catering), dismantling, and debriefing sessions; and helping to ensure that all of the above occur within budget and on deadline.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
1. Degree or diploma in a relevant field; OR an equivalent combination of experience, training and education;
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in event planning or project management;
3. Fluently bilingual in French and English (R/W/O);
4. Proficiency with Office 365 and SharePoint; and
5. The ability to travel frequently within Canada.
Desirable
1. Proficiency in Project Management Software, such as Asana; and
2. Experience working on online events using technologies such as Zoom and Teams.

SKILLS
1. Collect information and present options with professionalism and integrity;
2. Exhibit a positive attitude, build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders using professionalism, integrity and diplomacy; use effective negotiation and persuasion, where necessary;
3. Meet deadlines, work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and consistently demonstrate the ability to work on a team;
4. Ability to organize tasks to handle operational activities, follow policies, and exercise good judgment;
5. Ability to adhere to procedures, business processes and quality standards, and recommend improvements; and
6. Maintain professional ethics and discretion.

COMPENSATION

**What We Offer**:

- A hybrid work environment, with core office days - allowing you the best of both working from home and in-person in a collaborative team environment.
- A competitive salary with step increases based on experience.
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits, starting on your first day with us.
- A competitive vacation package, with an annual company holiday closure.
- Work-life balance: 35-hour work week, personal days, and schedule flexibility.
- Company-wide social events and training opportunities.
- A meaningful career, building independent judicial education on topics that matter.