Coordinator, Student & Associate Professional Development

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, has an opening for a Coordinator, Student & Associate Professional Development to join the Human Resources department in the Calgary office.

Reporting to the Manager, Student & Associate Professional Development, the Coordinator, Student & Associate Professional Development will play an integral role in supporting the Firm’s student, associate, and professional development programs. The successful candidate will contribute to all stages of the student and associate experience, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and engagement initiatives. Working closely with the local and national stakeholders, this role supports the successful delivery of programs that enhance talent development and strengthen the Firm’s recruitment and professional development strategies.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the full student recruitment cycle, including strategy development, interview coordination, offer management, and compliance with applicable recruitment guidelines
• Coordinating the summer and articling student programs, including onboarding, training, mentoring, performance feedback, social events, and related programming
• Supporting student and associate career development initiatives, including onboarding, program orientation, integration, evaluations, goal setting, feedback processes, and professional development opportunities
• Providing recruitment and administrative support for associate hiring initiatives, including maintaining candidate and recruitment databases and coordinating interview processes
• Assisting with the administration and maintenance of student and associate records within HR systems and ensuring accurate program-related documentation and reporting
• Supporting the local implementation of national learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, wellness, and professional development initiatives
• Tracking and analyzing program metrics, feedback, and market trends for future planning and continuous improvement
• Preparing and managing budgets for student and associate programs as well as professional development
• Building and maintaining relationships with law schools, professional associations, clients, and other external stakeholders to support recruitment and development initiatives
• Supporting student, associate, and professional development events and engagement activities, including networking events, training programs, and other Firm-sponsored initiatives
• Collaborating with local and national teams to support additional talent, recruitment, and professional development projects and initiatives as required

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• College diploma or university degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required
• Experience working in a law firm setting is highly preferred
• Experience in talent management, student development, or professional services environments is considered an asset

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage a broad scope of responsibilities in a smaller office setting
• Collaborative mindset and strong ability to coordinate with colleagues in other offices
• Organized and proactive, with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional experience for students and associates
• Committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including your cover letter and résumé, directly to our application portal.

Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other Relevant Application Information

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening and evaluating applications.

Who We Are

At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.