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About the Role

McCarthy Tétrault is seeking a Coordinator, Diversity and Inclusion to join their Toronto office. This newly created position requires 1-3 years of experience in EDI or Human Resources and involves delivering on Inclusion programming, managing community partnerships, and overseeing the corporate giving program within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support, plan, and execute client-facing diversity and inclusion events and initiatives.
• Coordinate and assist with communications and logistics for internal and external events, celebrations, and campaigns.
• Support the planning and execution of programs and policies to increase the Firm’s overall EDI capacity.
• Support the implementation of student, lawyer, and staff programming to deepen their experience of the Firm and inclusion.
• Support engaging student programming and opportunities to elevate the Inclusion Now brand across law schools.
• Foster relationships with students and Firm members involved in Inclusion Now by planning social activities.
• Help organize socials and events for students in collaboration with the Inclusion Now Specialist and Manager.
• Provide internal and external education program support.
• Develop internal and external communications for the Inclusion Now Office.
• Coordinate and assist with communications and logistics for internal and external communications.
• Track Action Group engagement by collecting data on participation, inclusion, and impact.
• Onboard Action Group Chairs and new members with the Inclusion Now and Action Group strategy.
• Support Action Group meetings and discussions.
• Coordinate and assist with communications and logistics for the Inclusion Now Council and Action Groups.
• Help administer and track community partnership agreements.
• Attend meetings with community partners to track impact and progress.
• Monitor and develop correspondence to gain knowledge of the Inclusion and Community Engagement team's work and Firm priorities.
• Coordinate and assist with communications and logistics for the development and execution of pro bono programs, sponsorships, and sponsorship requests.
• Support Senior Director in drafting content for client RFP responses, client questionnaires, reporting requests, and demographic data.
• Coordinate and assist with communications and logistics for the compilation of various reporting requirements.
• Assist in managing all Inclusion Now related assets and maintaining Inclusion Now data.
• Support the administration and operations of the Inclusion Now Office.
• Use technology tools to drive efficiency and track action items.
• Help manage the team budget, including tracking sponsorships and expenses.
• Collect, review, and respond to Community donation requests, liaising with finance teams to ensure payment.
• Work on the development of the Reconciliation Action Plan, collaborating with external vendors and the Senior Strategic Advisor of Indigenous Affairs.
• Support Pro Bono project administration, collaborating with Pro Bono teams for vetting, project distribution, and tracking.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years’ work experience in a relevant field.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and PDF editing software (i.e. Adobe Acrobat Pro).
• Capacity to learn other Firm-specific software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write in cogent, concise business language and communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
• An energetic self-starter, with a proactive and positive approach to all activities.
• Demonstrated “can do” attitude to ensure tasks and activities are managed with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, flexible and adaptable.
• Equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team environment.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/deadlines as they relate to processes and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure utmost confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to work effectively and manage change in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Able to meet quick deadlines, under pressure and often with competing priorities.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision.

Skills

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility
• Communications, marketing and/or promoting a professional brand via a variety of social media channels
• Project management tools and methodologies
• Legal or professional services environment
• Bilingualism (English-French), written and verbal
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• PDF editing software (i.e. Adobe Acrobat Pro)

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Hybrid work environment

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Human Resources, EDI, or business is desirable but not required.

Salary/Compensations

• 68,000$-70,000$ annually

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.

About the Company

• McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world.
• With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, Calgary and Vancouver, we provide challenging and rewarding career opportunities across the country.
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for eleven consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for fourteen consecutive years, our culture is guided by The McCarthy Way—our shared approach to working with clients and with each other.
• The McCarthy Way is built on four core elements: Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Innovation.

Equal Opportunity

• McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment.
• Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.