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Government of AlbertaDirector, Leadership Development
Director, Leadership Development enhancing leadership in Alberta Public Service. Designing strategies and programs for all leadership levels in a dynamic environment.
About the role
- Work with the Director and other Managers on the team to build core legal and professional skills training programs to support associate and professional track attorney development.
- Work to design and implement core competencies and a core training curriculum for select Business Units, legal practice areas and professional staff departments (with a focus on Litigation), working as a business partner with such Business Units, legal practice areas, and GO Team departments.
- Design and implement core skills training programs in the areas of feedback, people and project management, business development, and communications skills, with a focus on associate leadership development.
- Work collaboratively across functions and within the team to create and execute on a comprehensive talent development strategy.
- Manage the firm’s continuing legal education (CLE) team, CLE administration and CLE compliance requirements, including collaborating with other members of the CLE team on CLE accreditation, CLE compliance monitoring/auditing, and CLE required reporting.
- Develop, implement, and manage effective and consistent programs to enhance work/life effectiveness for attorneys, including collaborating with the firm’s Career Coaching function on joint programming.
- Partner with the L+PD team to improve all firm training programs and tools to be more interactive, practical, and effective, applying advanced adult learning theory and relevant technologies.
- Ensure any programs and initiatives are connected and complementary to Business Unit, Business Development, IT and Knowledge Management initiatives.
- Maintain an understanding of the firm’s competitors and their professional development programs to ensure the firm remains at the forefront of the field.
- Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Juris Doctor and Litigation background strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of practice in a large law firm and/or 3 years of professional development experience in a leading professional services firm.
- Professional coaching certification or experience and/or teaching experience considered a plus.
- Experience with CLE course accreditation and compliance considered a plus.
- Familiarity with organizational development, curriculum management, instructional design, learning management systems, online learning technologies, and adult learning techniques and theory also considered a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, as well as the ability to listen well, take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Training event management experience also a plus.
- Must be a diplomatic and creative problem solver and possess superior judgment.
- Proven ability to build trust with and gain buy-in from firm leaders and other key stakeholders.
- Ability to travel to multiple firm office locations, including international offices, as necessary.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Emergency back-up child and adult care
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward programs
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks
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