McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting for a Coordinator, Professional Resources to join our team in our Toronto office under a 15-month contract. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, and will be responsible for coordinating several talent programs, and providing administrative support. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office per week. 

As a Coordinator, Professional Resources you will be:

Talent Programs

Coordinating the service delivery of the Firm’s talent programs, including, and not limited to:

• Onboarding and off-boarding 
• Leaves and secondments
• Performance management
• Work allocation
• Compensation
• Partnership admission
• Mentor pairings and mentor awards
• Data collection
• Engagement and social events

Administration

• Managing calendars and scheduling meetings 
• Preparing materials for meetings and attending where appropriate
• Administering confidential files in OneDrive
• Creating and maintaining intranet (espresso) pages

Shared Services and Teamwork

• Identifying PR processes, tasks, and project improvement opportunities and collaborating  with PRG team and Firm members to improve
• Learning about changes in technology and ways to enhance work such as viGlobal, MS Teams, MS Forms, MS Bookings, SharePoint and Client Connect
• Providing back-up support to the team
• Other general support, as required

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Post-Secondary education in Human Resources, Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience, ideally gained in a professional services (or similar) environment.
• Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional client service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility to new ideas, frequent change in priorities, etc.
• May require flexible lunch hours and some evening work during heavy workload periods. 

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Competitive compensation including paid overtime.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.