OLO Education Counsel

Role Responsibilities

Are you an experienced lawyer seeking a unique role where your passion for professional development and legal expertise can make a meaningful impact? If you’re eager to contribute to professional development and our internal learning programs and thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, we invite you to join the Organizational Learning Office (OLO) as Education Counsel.

As the Education Counsel, you will work on long-term projects and develop educational programs and related initiatives for leaders, legal officers, paralegals, legal assistants, and other Division staff. The position will also lead, or support initiatives related to articling and/or summer students, onboarding, practice group support, succession planning support, and knowledge management in the Division. 

Your main responsibilities in the role will include:

• Developing and implementing plans, initiatives, and programs on behalf of OLO.
• Leading the development of education programs to meet identified learning needs. 
• Supporting change management and communication strategies.
• Taking on responsibilities for student programs
• Supporting initiatives in furtherance of the Division’s strategic and operational plan.

OLO prides itself on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Our commitment to professional development is reflected in our internal learning program, which aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of our legal team.

This role will require you to demonstrate:

• Proficiency in managing competing priorities effectively.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills for conveying information to diverse audiences.
• Capacity to cultivate and sustain collaborative working relationships.
• Expertise in project development and change management.

You will also demonstrate an ongoing commitment to life-long learning. 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

System Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works with others to identify areas for collaboration. 

Creative Problem Solving: Engages perspective to seek root causes. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. 

Develop Self and Others: Employs emerging methods towards goals. Creates a shared learning environment. 

Agility: Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals.  

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta. 

This opportunity is available to experience lawyers at the Civil Crown Counsel 2 or Civil Crown Counsel 3 level.

Civil Crown Counsel 2 (over 4 years of related experience)
Civil Crown Counsel 3 (over 11 years of related experience)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following assets:

• Minimum of 8 years experience practicing law;
• Experience working within Education, Public Administration and/or Information Management.
• Previous experience working within Alberta Justice
• Demonstrated experience in project and change management. 

In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

• Legal experience and expertise,
• Relevant strengths and skills, and
• Reasons for interest in the position

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

This opportunity is for (1) permanent, full-time position based in Edmonton, Alberta. 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs