Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For:

Aird & Berlis is looking for a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Coordinator who will assist the firm’s D&I Officer, together with the D&I Partner, in the execution of the firm’s annual D&I plan and engagement initiatives which includes training and events. The D&I coordinator will also be responsible for project coordination and administration related to all D&I activities. The ideal candidate should have professional communication and organizational skills along with project management and administrative coordination. This is a good position for someone who is detailed oriented and a self-starter who has excellent technical skills.

Responsibilities:

Assisting with the coordination of Firm Member Resource Groups (i.e., affinity groups) by maintaining committee member lists, scheduling meetings, managing logistics, and handling communication tasks
Ensure and track completion of all mandatory D&I training to new firm members
Assist with compiling potential speakers and educators for various D&I events/initiatives for approval
Maintaining the firm's observance calendar for D&I-related events
Liaising with the firm’s Events Team to assist with D&I-related events
Collaborating with various firm departments and resources to complete tasks
Helping with the deployment of the firm’s D&I survey and related reporting
Assisting with all campaigns and initiatives, including Black History Month, International Women’s Day, Pride Month, Asian Heritage Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mental Health Week and others
Documenting and tracking information related to client and prospective clients’ expectations for firm D&I programming
Performing administrative responsibilities, such as submitting expense approvals and filing documents
Providing onsite assistance during programs, with occasional flexibility of some overtime
Undertaking other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Previous experience in a related or similar role, preferably in a professional services environment
Law firm experience is an asset
Preferred successful completion of post-secondary education in programs related to social studies, indigenous studies, women’s studies, diversity studies, human rights or a relevant program with a focus on D&I
Experience with digital communications systems (Microsoft Teams, Vuture), CRM systems, survey systems, WorkTango, and eLearning systems (Respect in the Workplace) are an asset
Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Position will require the handling of confidential information
Skills:

Professional, positive and confident manner
Client service oriented (with internal and external clients)
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to be flexible with daily schedule and willingness to work overtime as necessary
Ability to problem solve
Produce the highest quality of work
Accountable for all work assigned
Take initiative
Confidential
Good judgement and decision making
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Resourceful
Why You Should Apply:

Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
Competitive compensation and benefits package
We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
Mentor program
Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support