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The Opportunity
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to develop and elevate your HR skills? Do you get energy from juggling multiple priorities and interacting with others?
Our team is growing and we are searching for a People & Culture Assistant to join us. As part of the People & Culture team, you will play a vital role in supporting the department with daily operations and administrative tasks. This role is a full-time permanent position and may be located within any of our office locations (Halifax, Sydney, St. John's, Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John and Charlottetown).
As a People & Culture Assistant, you will play a key role in providing administrative support for a wide variety of human resource programs within the Firm, including:
- Assist with the recruitment process by assisting with posting job ads, coordinating interviews, initiating criminal records and background checks;
- Support the onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for our new and departing colleagues;
- Contribute to key people programs and projects, including the firm's education, engagement and wellness programs;
- Facilitate processes that promote member development, feedback and recognition;
- Administer conference and external training requests and approvals and maintain the database;
- Draft internal messaging and maintain current information on the firm's people experience platform; and,
- Perform general HR administration tasks as required.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- University Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on people-first interactions;
- Exceptional time management with the ability to excel in a demanding, fast-paced environment, highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities;
- Strong communication skills with a special focus on enhancing members' experience through the highest degree of professionalism;
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to support colleagues and work towards shared goals;
- Meticulous in maintaining accurate records, documentation, and data entry;
- Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS systems is an asset; and,
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Our team members have access to:
- Defined-benefit pension plan;
- Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
- Health spending account;
- Personal spending account;
- Time for you:
- Including vacation, personal, and sick days.
- Balancing life:
- Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
- Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,
- Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Pride@MC, AccessMC, Special Events and so many more!
McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.
As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at [email protected] or 902.455.8260.
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A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services.
Our People
At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.
Diversity & Inclusion
We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.
Collective Social Responsibility
We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.
Pro Bono Legal Services
Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.
Environmental Stewardship
Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.