Director of Professional Development

at  The Law Society of British Columbia

• Join a team where you can enjoy work-life balance and do meaningful work
• Receive a competitive annual salary of $170,000 to $190,000, plus full benefits
• Enjoy a positive work culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, collaboration, and innovation

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Law Society is currently seeking a full-time Director of Professional Development to join our team in a hybrid work environment, in Vancouver, B.C.
In this role, you will report to the Sr. Director, Credentials, Professional Development and Practice Support, and will be accountable for overseeing the development and maintenance of well-educated and qualified legal professionals who serve the public in British Columbia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering daily operations, design, and evaluation of the bar admission training course
• Administering skills assessments and exams, including implementing consistent grading criteria and passing standards
• Managing the administrative aspects of the bar admission training course, including lesson planning, scheduling, and classroom logistics
• Developing and managing policies related to the bar admission course, including handling accommodations, appeals, academic integrity, and confidentiality
• Contributing to the effectiveness of pre-call admission requirements and experiential licensing processes through program development and policy changes
• Identifying opportunities to provide relevant education that enhances ongoing competence of legal professionals
• Hiring, managing, and supervising departmental staff, providing performance feedback, and conducting annual reviews
• Recruiting and training contract instructors to support the bar admission training program
• Developing and managing the department’s annual budget
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with legal profession stakeholders, including licensing candidates, licensees, law firms, law schools, and academics

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

As recognition for all your hard work and determination, you can look forward to an annual salary ranging from $170,000 to $190,000, evaluated on skills and experience, plus the following:

• A hybrid work model
• Extended health benefits, including vision, prescription, and dental coverage
• Insurance coverage including accidental death and dismemberment, life, and short and long-term disability
• 4 weeks’ vacation to start
• The Law Society health spending account
• RRSP matching
• Join an organization that promotes a healthy life-work balance and a respectful workplace
• Team and organization social events such as monthly socials, celebrating birthday and service milestones, and annual events including the annual winter party and recognition lunch

The Law Society of BC is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of our organization. In accordance with the Law Society of B.C.’s commitment to reconciliation, we seek to create a culturally safe space and to continue further improving relationships with Indigenous peoples.
If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, with an organization that values diversity, equity, and a shared sense of purpose, look no further - apply now!
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 12a.m. on November 29, 2024

• Delivering daily operations, design, and evaluation of the bar admission training course
• Administering skills assessments and exams, including implementing consistent grading criteria and passing standards
• Managing the administrative aspects of the bar admission training course, including lesson planning, scheduling, and classroom logistics
• Developing and managing policies related to the bar admission course, including handling accommodations, appeals, academic integrity, and confidentiality
• Contributing to the effectiveness of pre-call admission requirements and experiential licensing processes through program development and policy changes
• Identifying opportunities to provide relevant education that enhances ongoing competence of legal professionals
• Hiring, managing, and supervising departmental staff, providing performance feedback, and conducting annual reviews
• Recruiting and training contract instructors to support the bar admission training program
• Developing and managing the department’s annual budget
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with legal profession stakeholders, including licensing candidates, licensees, law firms, law schools, and academic