Education Officer

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) is an independent, bilingual, not‐for‐profit organization, based in Ottawa and Montreal, with a mandate to provide continuing education to members of the judiciary across Canada. An acknowledged world leader in the design and delivery of judicial education, the NJI also shares its judicial training expertise with international partners. In its international work, the NJI seeks to strengthen the rule of law through judicial education and judicial reform.

Since its inception in 1988, the NJI has offered in-person programs and a wide range of digital resources designed to foster judicial excellence. As part of its curriculum, the NJI delivers over 70 in-person judicial education programs annually. The NJI's digital resources include self-study courses, Electronic Bench Books, podcasts, videos, judge-facing tools, and more. Alone or in partnership with courts and other organizations, the NJI is involved in delivering the majority of education provided to judges in Canada.

The NJI is searching for a full-time permanent Education Officer based in Ottawa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Education Officer is responsible for providing administrative support for various functions within the In-Person Education (IPE) department, including strategic planning, scheduling, data analysis, resolution processes, course descriptions, and reporting. Additionally, they manage video production processes when these projects are in demand.

The Education Officer will provide broad administrative support across IPE's operations and may also be called upon to fulfill Events Coordinator duties for in-person education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

1. Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or a related field (or: an equivalent combination of experience, training and education);

2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in administration or project management;

3. Fluent in French and English (R/W/O);

4. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Asana;

5. The ability to travel frequently within Canada; and

6. Valid Canadian driver's license.

While not essential, these qualifications would also be of benefit:

1. Experience in drafting funding proposals for government-funded initiatives;

2. Experience with video production; and

3. Experience negotiating contracts with caterers, AV companies, etc.

SKILLS

The skills required of a successful candidate for this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Collect information and present options with professionalism and integrity;

2. Exhibit a positive attitude; build and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, providers and consultants using courtesy, professionalism and diplomacy; use effective persuasion, where necessary;

3. Meet deadlines, work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and consistently demonstrate the ability to work on a team;

4. Provide advice and options to inform decision-making;

5. Ability to develop procedures and business processes with consideration to safety and best practices; and

6. Maintain professional ethics.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is to be determined at the time of hiring, based on the successful candidate's experience and profile, within represented salary band 5: $62,218 to $77,772 annually.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid work environment – 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 holiday closure.
• Work-life balance including personal days, and schedule flexibility.
• Organization-wide social events and training opportunities.
• A meaningful career supporting education for judges on topics that matter to all Canadians.

We invite interested candidates to submit their application (resume and cover letter) below.

The deadline for submission of applications is November 26, 2025.

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. The National Judicial Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with provincial Human Rights and Accessibility legislation. If contacted for an interview or employment testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.