Professional Development and Student Coordinator

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000
**Clark Wilson LLP is Hiring a Professional Development and Student Coordinator**

**How You'll Help Us Better Serve Our Clients**

As a **Professional Development (PD) and Student Coordinator** you will report to both the Director of People and Culture and the Director of Professional Development, supporting our student program (including recruitment) and our coaching and career development initiatives. The position is ideal for someone with strong service delivery skills who enjoys working with professionals at all levels.

**What You'll Be Doing**

Every day will bring new and exciting opportunities to learn and grow, but below are some of the regular tasks you can expect to work on:
**CW Student Program (Director of People and Culture)**

1. Coordinate end-to-end logistics for year-round student recruiting activities, including:

- all aspects of law and student association outreach;
- the on-campus and in-firm interviews of the Vancouver Bar Association student recruitment cycle;
- general support for the Student Recruiting Committee;
- maintain up-to-date information for prospective students on the Clark Wilson LLP website.

2. Coordinate all aspects of the student program for CW summer and articling students, including:

- onboarding new and returning students;
- creating and maintaining the student rotation schedule and principal assignments;
- learning programs and social events;
- the student performance review and hire back processes;
- admission requirements and in-firm oath ceremonies;
- maintain up-to-date information for and about our students on CW Hub (intranet).

**Coaching and Career Development (Director of Professional Development)**

3. Provide administrative and coordination support for:

- all student, lawyer and paralegal mentoring programs;
- individual and group coaching activities.

4. Assist with advertising and hosting workshops and other in-house professional development events.

**How You'll Be a Great Fit For This Role**
- Post-secondary education in administration or a related field;
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm or other professional services environment, ideally with some People and Culture experience;
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with viDesktop an advantage;
- Able to work Monday to Friday in the office from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, with flexibility to work longer hours during events and student recruiting periods;
- Exceptional organization and time management skills;
- A strong, engaging writing style;
- Able to communicate professionally with all kinds of people in all kinds of circumstances;
- Builds strong relationships inside and outside the Firm;
- Friendly, positive, shows care for others;
- Shows grace under pressure;
- Learning mindset;
- Looks for new and better ways to do things.

**The Exciting Extras**

In addition to a competitive salary range of** $75,000 to $85,000**, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:

- Flexible working arrangements;
- A health and wellness spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets' vet bills. It's up to you
- Personal days to help you balance outside commitments such as moving into a new home, taking your car for its' annual service, or visiting the dentist;
- An annual day off with pay and long service bonuses to help you celebrate your work anniversary;
- Health coverage for you and your family, including: overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, para-medical services, life insurance and hospital accommodation;
- An annual budget to invest in your professional growth and mentorship to help you achieve your goals;
- Help planning for a comfortable retirement - we'll match your RRSP contributions up to 5% of your gross income;
- Continuation of your salary at 100% for a portion of your pregnancy/parental leave so you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family;
- A generous monetary incentive for employee referral;
- Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives; and
- Friday night socials, tasty treat days (the last one was Earnest Ice Cream), off-site social events, and team-building events throughout the year.

**Who We Are**

Clark Wilson is a rapidly growing regional law firm focused on providing the best possible service for our clients. We're consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.

Clark Wilson is proud to be recognized as a Best Workplace in both British Columbia and Canada, as well as the following distinct categories
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Best Workplaces in Canada
- Best Workplaces in BC
- Best Workplaces for Women
- Best workplaces for Hybrid Work
- Best Workplaces in Professional Services
- Best Workplaces in Professional Development

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