St. John's Office Manager

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The Opportunity

Do you have an interest in business operations and HR? Do you have a natural ability to build a collaborative and innovative team? Are you a Human Resource Professional who gets their energy from others?

We are seeking an Office Manager to join our leadership team supporting our people's experiences in our St. John's office for a full-time permanent position. Working closely with the Office Lead Partner for St. John's, this position is responsible for engaging and supporting high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and development.

Responsibilities

The Office Manager strives to promote office engagement through communication and relationship building. They are actively involved in the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing learning & development of team members. The Office Manager will also provide support and leadership in special projects and/or key programs led by our People & Culture team. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement the Office Manager will support their office through change initiatives ensuring open communication and collaboration. They are an inclusive leader who values the insights and skills within a team and pulls on the strengths of each individual team member to ensure overall team success.

The Office Manager also oversees the day-to-day office administration activities including consultation with lawyers to plan and allocate resources, including scheduling and coverage, and developing new, innovative ways to conduct those activities. They oversee the overall day-to-day operational and financial responsibilities of the office such as maintaining and organizing office facilities, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring accounting processes are supported.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you bring at least five years' experience in a human resource and/or people leadership role from a collaborative workplace and you have proven success in coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution, change and relationship management. You have exceptional communication, relationship building and organization skills. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and experience improving and innovating processes. A post-secondary degree in business or human resources or a related field, a diploma or certificate in Human Resources is an asset. Experience in a law or professional services firm is considered an asset.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
• Health spending account.
• Personal (wellness) spending account.
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Balancing life:
  • Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of teams, including AccessMC, Collective Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Occupational Health & Safety, , Special Events, Wellness, and more

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at [email protected] or

We're looking for
Core Skills

Adaptable and Flexible
Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment
Team-oriented
Relationship-building Skills
Positive Team Player
Highly-organized
Highly detail oriented
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Conflict Resolution
Thrive in deadline-driven Environments

A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper

About MC

McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation.

A certified Great Place to Work, McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney.

Our People

At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.

Collective Social Responsibility

We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.

Pro Bono Legal Services

Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.

Environmental Stewardship

Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.

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