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.