Knowledge manager Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of and one of . 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.

This position can be based out of Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver or Montréal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

As a Senior Manager, Knowledge Integration, you will be :

• Leading the firm’s Knowledge Integration function – maintaining and developing precedents, and managing adoption of knowledge asset development and governance.
• Leading transformational projects (document management, document automation, intranet, and internal and external collaboration platforms) by understanding the needs of senior firm decision-makers and users; support projects with objective data.
• Acting on knowledge and business needs through consultation with key SME’s and steering committees to determine next steps in strategic projects.
• Working with vendors and key stakeholders of the business to support strategic projects and investments.
• Applying change management philosophies, communications planning and engaging with stakeholders.
• Establishing metrics to determine change adoption and project achievement.
• Understanding the legal technology market.

Knowledge Integration (“KI”)

Data Strategy

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

Law degree required.

Minimum 8 years of experience as an SME and project / program or process leader operating cross-functionally, including expertise with multiple work streams and organizational change management.

6-8 years of experience in data innovation, knowledge management, change management and design.

Legal knowledge management background considered a strong asset.

Ability translate technical considerations into business implications and align with firm strategy.

Ability to prepare written materials involving detailed descriptions and explanations requiring the accurate use of specialized terminology to effectively communicate information to stakeholders.

Proficient in self-planning skills sufficient to schedule, organize and manage multiple activities of varying complexity according to established plans and adjusting work schedules according to changing priorities and time constraints.

Ability to lead change and effectively influence diverse groups of an organization.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

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

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.