OLO Education Counsel

Role Responsibilities

Are you an experienced lawyer looking for a unique opportunity to combine your legal expertise with a passion for professional development?

If you're eager to contribute to internal learning programs and thrive in a dynamic, learning-centred environment, consider joining the Organizational Learning Office (OLO) as Education Counsel.

In this role, you’ll apply your legal knowledge and understanding of adult pedagogical theory and the learning needs of legal professionals to support learning and development across the Legal Services Division. You’ll lead long-term projects and lead the design of educational programs, events, and resources for Civil Crown Counsel, leaders, and support staff. You’ll also contribute to initiatives related to managing student programs, succession planning, knowledge management, and supporting the furtherance of the Legal Services Division’s and OLO’s strategic and operational plans.

This position involves regular collaboration with staff across the Legal Services Division and with those engaged in legal education - including legal academics, members of the bar, and other subject-matter experts.

Your main responsibilities in the role will include but not limited to:

• Support the Director in promoting a culture of learning across the Division.
• Lead the timely development and implementation of plans, initiatives, and programs and the lead the design and delivery of courses, events, and resources tailored to identified learning needs.
• Apply curriculum design expertise to complement subject matter provided by Civil Crown Counsel and other experts.
• Collaborate with event planning colleagues to align logistics with content and delivery.
• Oversee the successful execution of education events, including travel as required.
• Research and draft educational materials such as course content, agendas, case studies, discussion questions, video scripts, and facilitator guides.
• Develop a strong understanding of adult learning theory and the evolving needs of the Legal Services Division.
• Monitor legal developments to inform learning priorities.
• Lead and support student programs, including recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as knowledge management and cross-team collaboration.
• Support change management and communication strategies that reinforce learning goals.

Role Responsibilities Continued

What you bring:

• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Experience in project management, development and change management.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.

At OLO, we foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Our internal learning program reflects our commitment to professional development and knowledge management, supporting the growth of lawyers, leaders, and support staff across the Division.

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:

• 8 years experience practicing law.
• Experience working within Education, Public Administration and/or Information Management.
• LL.M or other relevant postgraduate degree.
• Experience teaching law at university.
• Experience in distance education programming and resources.
• Experience working within the Government (Legal Services Division).
• Experience includes, but is not limited to, legal writing experience, program and project management, education administration, e-Learning development, and the use of technology in teaching or learning or research.
• Experience in the design and delivery of adult or professional education curriculum and programming.
• Experience in legal research.
• Ability to write in a broad range of legal topics.

In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

• Legal experience and expertise,
• Relevant assets, 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
• 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.