Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Director, Learning Initiatives, as the Program Manager, Practice-Specific Learning, you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of practice-focused learning experiences that support associate learning in our legal practice groups. You will partner with subject matter experts across the Firm to distill complex legal and procedural knowledge into effective and engaging learning solutions. This is not a traditional legal Professional Development role—you will work in multiple modalities, embrace emerging technologies including AI, and design and deliver a comprehensive, high-impact and practical learning curriculum.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end learning and instructional design projects, from needs analysis through development, implementation, and evaluation. Ability to quickly launch, adapt and operationalize learning
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop a comprehensive curriculum strategy, identify key learning objective and priorities, and design and develop the related programs and learning events
• Apply various learning methodologies including blended learning, eLearning, instructor-led training, microlearning, interactive elearning, simulations, experiential learning and performance support tools
• Leverage educational technologies (LMS, authoring tools, content libraries, AI tools, etc.) to maximize learning impact and efficiency
• Apply evidence-based adult learning principles to create efficient, scalable, and results-driven learning programs that blend into the existing learning ecosystem
• Understand and make recommendations on learning trends, legal industry changes, and emerging technologies within the scope of practice-specific learning
• Collaborate with Learning and Development team to ensure seamless program execution and logistics

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

The position requires a university degree in law, education, or educational technology and a minimum of 7 years of experience in learning and development, including at least two years as a program lead or equivalent. A Juris Doctor with certification in adult learning preferred. Experience in a law firm or professional services organization would be a significant asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in curriculum design and learning solution
• Strong execution focus: proven project management and execution skills
• Demonstrated success working with SMEs in complex subject areas
• Growth, innovation and change mindset. Embraces change and technology
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with project teams to identify business and learning needs
• Strong client service focus with ability to develop professional relationships across all levels within the Firm

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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