Reconciliation Program Manager Freelance NEW

Reconciliation Program Manager

Canadian Bar Association is the leading professional association for lawyers, judges and law students with 40,000 members nationally, including 8,000 here in BC. We are the essential ally and advocate of lawyers, providing professional development and valuable networking opportunities. We serve our members and their interests in advocacy by promoting fair justice systems, facilitating effective law reform, promoting equality in the legal profession, and promoting a modernized self-governing profession. Learn more at cbabc.org.

Come join our team of passionate and energetic individuals who are committed to serving our members and supporting our volunteers. If you like a fast-paced environment and a variety of projects, this could be the place for you.

CBABC is located in downtown Vancouver, close to all transit routes ending at Waterfront Station.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Reconciliation Program Manager provides leadership to advance CBABC’s Reconciliation Action Plan, liaising with various CBABC volunteer groups and staff, national CBA counterparts, and external organizations as necessary

This part-time position will average 10 hours per week with peak periods from January to May and August to November.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Guide and coordinate the design, development and implementation of programs, policies and best practices aimed at advancing CBABC’s strategic Reconciliation goals.

Provide staff support for the Truth & Reconciliation Committee including preparing agendas, minutes and workplans and providing information.

Provide staff support for the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum, acting as a conduit to other staff for their annual programs and initiatives.

Identify and secure speakers for the annual Advancing Reconciliation Series, a multi-part education initiative.

Evaluate program effectiveness by conducting surveys and collecting, tracking and reporting on performance measures; implement recommended changes to improve outcomes.

Report on Reconciliation Action Plan progress through regular updates to Board and Senior Management, as well as preparing content for CBABC’s Annual Report.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year college or university degree or equivalent.

Sound knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, history, governance and relationships, particularly within British Columbia.

Five or more years of program management experience managing/administrating agency-wide advancement of Reconciliation initiatives.

Experience in adult education programs is an asset

Experience in a non-profit organization is an asset.

Track record of building effective partnerships, influencing internal and external stakeholders, and driving change.

Energetic leadership style, impeccable judgment, and exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Excellent presentation and communications skills (both written and verbal).

A self-starter with superior organization and time management skills.

SALARY RANGE: $55-65 per hour

OUR COMMITMENT:

CBABC’s commitment to Reconciliation is demonstrated through its Reconciliation Action Plan, our staff members’ continued educational development, as well as the initiatives and programs aimed to change laws and the legal profession, and support Indigenous lawyers and law students.

CBABC supports an inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from members identifying with any group including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people living with a disability, people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQ+), and others. Qualified applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply and to indicate in your cover letter if you belong to one of the designated groups.

We want to ensure the application process enables you to share your experience, skills and abilities. As such, you are invited to reach out to us, confidentially, if you face any barriers to participating in this application process. Contacting us will not impact the evaluation of your application.

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resumé to [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.