Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
Campus: Fennell
Rate of Pay: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Date: May 31st, 2017
Closing Date: June 14th, 2017
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Business, the successful candidate will be required to teach theoretical and practical business applications in the Paralegal Program. The successful candidate must be committed to providing a meaningful learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and ages and maintaining the designated standards of the business profession.
The incumbent, as a licensed paralegal or lawyer in good standing, is accountable to teach paralegal courses within the Business cluster of programs, to teach any accredited course to Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) professional standards and to meet the requirements and responsibilities of the LSUC in the community college accredited Paralegal program. These programs and services employ advanced paralegal specific software and specialized labs the incumbent must utilize to integrated teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will liaise with the full-time curriculum faculty members, other part-time faculty, and technologist(s) in the court room lab environment to develop goals and strategies for learners relative to experiential learning and to assist learners to master course learning outcomes in demonstrated knowledge and skill development to LSUC specific competences, in order to prepare graduates to successfully pass LSUC external accredited exams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Associate Dean, professors in the McKeil School of Business are responsible for providing academic leadership and for developing an effective learning environment. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Delivering the theory and practical application
Creating a positive and innovative student-centred learning environment
Using a variety of teaching strategies most appropriate for the curriculum
Using a variety of techniques to evaluate achievement of learning outcomes
Managing the educational environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience and student success
Enhancing educational delivery and experiences through the use of technology
Applying college values and philosophy in work activities and interaction with others
The successful applicant/s will be expected to develop, evaluate, revise and deliver academic curriculum cooperatively with other professors in accordance with LSUC competences and continual updates
Applicant/s will be expected to make use of educational technology Desire2Learn (D2L) in course delivery and services, to promote student success initiatives and to work with program areas of the College
In addition, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following:
Demonstrate the ability to teach relevant legislation, regulations, policy and procedures with the ability to research, prepare, and present to specific paralegal related issues
Provide leadership and an ethical, professional focus to a paralegal career, including management of a business within the paralegal scope of practice, and administering in-program meaningful assignments and evaluations.
Lead E-Learning, multimedia and social media integrated living lab learning concentrating on innovation, quality, entrepreneurship and sustainability in all teaching and learning to Blended Learning College level goals.
Commit to providing an engaging, effective learning environment for a variety of learning styles and learning methodologies in order to prepare graduates for careers in paralegal
Liaise with others to maintain and control specialized lab facilities & equipment
Undertake special projects or assignments as deemed appropriate at the request of the Associate Dean of the program to promote student and program goals and related initiatives within the Mohawk College community
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have:
Licensed paralegal or lawyer with LSUC, in good standing (state license number in application).
5 years minimum, teaching and/or service training experience.
Specific paralegal, prosecutor or legal work experience required.
Paralegal program graduate, at minimum, degree preferred or equivalent.
Professional Certifications such as Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Experience with agencies and legal firms, paralegal services, court and tribunal work for professional and community networking and mandated placement work is essential.
Education, certifications and interest relative to the Business cluster of programs an asset.
Related paralegal software competency and professional software experience required.
Exemplary communication, leadership, and interpersonal team building skills and work ethic required.
The successful candidate must have an ability to relate theoretical knowledge and practical applications through innovative delivery methods so as to provide a meaningful learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and ages. The ability to work as a part of a team and demonstration of excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Faculty members hired at Mohawk College must be prepared to teach with a learner-centered approach and to assist in the development and application of alternate delivery methods. He/she may be assigned to teach classes at any College Campus.
Programs run on a year-round basis and teaching during the spring and summer months is required. Faculty may be scheduled to teach between the hours of 8:00am to 10:00pm.
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
Campus: Fennell
Rate of Pay: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Date: May 31st, 2017
Closing Date: June 14th, 2017
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Business, the successful candidate will be required to teach theoretical and practical business applications in the Paralegal Program. The successful candidate must be committed to providing a meaningful learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and ages and maintaining the designated standards of the business profession.
The incumbent, as a licensed paralegal or lawyer in good standing, is accountable to teach paralegal courses within the Business cluster of programs, to teach any accredited course to Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) professional standards and to meet the requirements and responsibilities of the LSUC in the community college accredited Paralegal program. These programs and services employ advanced paralegal specific software and specialized labs the incumbent must utilize to integrated teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will liaise with the full-time curriculum faculty members, other part-time faculty, and technologist(s) in the court room lab environment to develop goals and strategies for learners relative to experiential learning and to assist learners to master course learning outcomes in demonstrated knowledge and skill development to LSUC specific competences, in order to prepare graduates to successfully pass LSUC external accredited exams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Associate Dean, professors in the McKeil School of Business are responsible for providing academic leadership and for developing an effective learning environment. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Delivering the theory and practical application
Creating a positive and innovative student-centred learning environment
Using a variety of teaching strategies most appropriate for the curriculum
Using a variety of techniques to evaluate achievement of learning outcomes
Managing the educational environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience and student success
Enhancing educational delivery and experiences through the use of technology
Applying college values and philosophy in work activities and interaction with others
The successful applicant/s will be expected to develop, evaluate, revise and deliver academic curriculum cooperatively with other professors in accordance with LSUC competences and continual updates
Applicant/s will be expected to make use of educational technology Desire2Learn (D2L) in course delivery and services, to promote student success initiatives and to work with program areas of the College
In addition, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following:
Demonstrate the ability to teach relevant legislation, regulations, policy and procedures with the ability to research, prepare, and present to specific paralegal related issues
Provide leadership and an ethical, professional focus to a paralegal career, including management of a business within the paralegal scope of practice, and administering in-program meaningful assignments and evaluations.
Lead E-Learning, multimedia and social media integrated living lab learning concentrating on innovation, quality, entrepreneurship and sustainability in all teaching and learning to Blended Learning College level goals.
Commit to providing an engaging, effective learning environment for a variety of learning styles and learning methodologies in order to prepare graduates for careers in paralegal
Liaise with others to maintain and control specialized lab facilities & equipment
Undertake special projects or assignments as deemed appropriate at the request of the Associate Dean of the program to promote student and program goals and related initiatives within the Mohawk College community
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have:
Licensed paralegal or lawyer with LSUC, in good standing (state license number in application).
5 years minimum, teaching and/or service training experience.
Specific paralegal, prosecutor or legal work experience required.
Paralegal program graduate, at minimum, degree preferred or equivalent.
Professional Certifications such as Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Experience with agencies and legal firms, paralegal services, court and tribunal work for professional and community networking and mandated placement work is essential.
Education, certifications and interest relative to the Business cluster of programs an asset.
Related paralegal software competency and professional software experience required.
Exemplary communication, leadership, and interpersonal team building skills and work ethic required.
The successful candidate must have an ability to relate theoretical knowledge and practical applications through innovative delivery methods so as to provide a meaningful learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds and ages. The ability to work as a part of a team and demonstration of excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Faculty members hired at Mohawk College must be prepared to teach with a learner-centered approach and to assist in the development and application of alternate delivery methods. He/she may be assigned to teach classes at any College Campus.
Programs run on a year-round basis and teaching during the spring and summer months is required. Faculty may be scheduled to teach between the hours of 8:00am to 10:00pm.
ArcelorMittal
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Job description
ArcelorMittal Dofasco plays a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable products – from cans to cars. Founded in 1912, we are Hamilton’s largest private sector employer with more than 5,000 employees shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Around the world, the ArcelorMittal Group employs 240,000 employees in 60 countries and looks to flagship sites like ArcelorMittal Dofasco to develop new technology and products that are fundamentally transforming tomorrow. ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s iconic motto Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People. ® Is a true expression of our belief that people are the company’s competitive advantage. Underpinning this are our values of Quality, Sustainability and Leadership – brought to life by generations of employees who have come to work for more than 100 years creating world class products, processes and services. Corporate responsibility is paramount to our operations and our commitment spans four pillars: investing in people, enriching our community, making steel sustainable and transparent governance. Our Legal Services Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Coordinator/Law Clerk/Paralegal. Overall Responsibility: Paralegal support by (a) coordinating and preparing materials for annual proceedings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, JVs, partnerships and certain of its affiliates, (b) coordinating and preparing resolutions and ancillary documentation for tax, financing and M&A transactions; drafting and maintaining corporate records and filings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, JVs, partnerships and certain of its affiliates, and the Legal Services Department files, (c) maintaining databases relating to contracts, transactions, litigation matters, and external counsel and legal fees, (d) maintenance and updates to lobbying registrations and IP registrations, (e) responding to various requests for information. Manage and coordinate immigration matters. Provide administrative assistance and support to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and general administrative support to the Legal Services Department. Provide administrative assistance and support to Compliance Officer assisting with the scheduling, recording and reporting on compliance training. Accountabilities: Adhere to and fulfill all employee responsibilities set out in the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Health and Safety Policy and Program. Adhere to and fulfill all employee responsibilities set out in the Code of Business Conduct and Policies of ArcelorMittal and ArcelorMittal Dofasco, and attend to all required related compliance trainings thereunder. Fulfill the responsibilities as identified in the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Performance Management Process. Act as conduit to Legal Services and access to General Counsel & Corporate Secretary by coordinating and fulfilling requests for Corporate & Legal meetings, documentation and records. Facilitation and coordination of board meetings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, partnerships, and joint ventures and certain of its affiliates, preparation and circulating materials for same, and recording of same. Facilitate annual proceedings, maintaining corporate records and minutes books and attending to filings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, and certain of its affiliates. Responsibility for drafting and coordinating the execution of documentation, for corporate tax, financing and M&A transactions (i.e. resolutions and ancillary documentation), annual proceedings, other corporate proceedings and annual filings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco and its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures and certain of its affiliates and reporting same to ArcelorMittal Group Corporate offices. Support the ArcelorMittal NAFTA Regional Coordinator in the administration of the ArcelorMittal Company Secretary Office campaigns for ArcelorMittal Dofasco and certain of its affiliates including the administration of ArcelorMittal Corporate Legal Database and initiatives for required annual notices of and responses for ArcelorMittal NAFTA entities. Provide support for the ArcelorMittal Corporate Compliance Program including, assist Compliance Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in (i) scheduling and reporting upon training of corporate compliance policies/directives, (ii) completion of quarterly Compliance Certificates and internal global reporting responsibilities; (iii) completing World Check searches; and (iv) assisting with Conflict Minerals requests; and (v) other general administration of compliance requirements/initiatives. Attend to all inquiries of ArcelorMittal Global R&D in respect of the registration and renewal of local trade-marks and domain names and ArcelorMittal Treasury in respect of corporate records and intra-group financings. Facilitate Legal Department and Corporate Legal initiatives by liaising with other Business Units/Departments in order to manage transactions, implementation of changes and reforms and administrative improvements. Gather information and develop data to support General Counsel in the preparation of the Legal Services Department annual budget, including annual external legal spend, with monthly monitoring, and with quarterly reporting of budget performance. Maintain and update ArcelorMittal Dofasco Legal Services Intranet webpage and submit updates to ArcelorMittal Legal Services Intranet webpage (global) and act as Business Unit Contact. Review and process legal invoices approved by Sr. Management, Legal Counsel and General Counsel and enter each in reporting system on external legal fees. Maintain, administer, update and search (i) Legal Services Department files and databases relating to policies, procedures, corporate transactions, and corporate records, (ii) Corporate Legal Database for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, partnerships, and joint ventures and certain of its affiliates, (iii) lobbying registrations, and (iv) IP registrations. Run queries related to matter, cost centre, law firm as requested by Tax, Research, IP, and Accounting Departments. Manage immigration requests including letters for immigration/bordering crossings (letters of introductions, letters of invitation), coordinating employee work permit applications with outside legal counsel. and resolving and responding to general immigration related questions/issues. Prepare specific agreements, legal documents and provide standard templates as situation requires, including drafting and execution of standard non-disclosure agreements. Peer relationship with ArcelorMittal Dofasco executive assistants and other paralegals and executive assistants with ArcelorMittal NAFTA / FCA and elsewhere in ArcelorMittal Global. Manage and maintain current contracts database and regularly audit contract management system for its efficient and accurate contract storage and coordination of key dates. Facilitate and complete corporate searches as requested by various departments. Education & Accreditation: Paralegal or Law Clerk Diploma or Certificate with a minimum of 5+ years of job related experience. Skills & Knowledge: Working knowledge of corporate requirements under the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Ontario Business Corporations Act, and other laws and regulations as applied to the maintenance of corporate and partnership records and filings is required. Working knowledge of contracting legal requirements. Excellent personal computer skills and proficient in standard corporate software (Microsoft Office components (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)) applications and applicable systems are required. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required. Excellent organizational and time management skills are required. Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and work well in situations that have tight time constraints and changing priorities. Must be resourceful with minimal supervision. Confidentiality is required in work environment. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their resume directly to our website at https://arcelormittal.silkroad.com/. We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted. ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply and we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Job Location Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Job description
ArcelorMittal Dofasco plays a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable products – from cans to cars. Founded in 1912, we are Hamilton’s largest private sector employer with more than 5,000 employees shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Around the world, the ArcelorMittal Group employs 240,000 employees in 60 countries and looks to flagship sites like ArcelorMittal Dofasco to develop new technology and products that are fundamentally transforming tomorrow. ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s iconic motto Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People. ® Is a true expression of our belief that people are the company’s competitive advantage. Underpinning this are our values of Quality, Sustainability and Leadership – brought to life by generations of employees who have come to work for more than 100 years creating world class products, processes and services. Corporate responsibility is paramount to our operations and our commitment spans four pillars: investing in people, enriching our community, making steel sustainable and transparent governance. Our Legal Services Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Coordinator/Law Clerk/Paralegal. Overall Responsibility: Paralegal support by (a) coordinating and preparing materials for annual proceedings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, JVs, partnerships and certain of its affiliates, (b) coordinating and preparing resolutions and ancillary documentation for tax, financing and M&A transactions; drafting and maintaining corporate records and filings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, JVs, partnerships and certain of its affiliates, and the Legal Services Department files, (c) maintaining databases relating to contracts, transactions, litigation matters, and external counsel and legal fees, (d) maintenance and updates to lobbying registrations and IP registrations, (e) responding to various requests for information. Manage and coordinate immigration matters. Provide administrative assistance and support to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and general administrative support to the Legal Services Department. Provide administrative assistance and support to Compliance Officer assisting with the scheduling, recording and reporting on compliance training. Accountabilities: Adhere to and fulfill all employee responsibilities set out in the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Health and Safety Policy and Program. Adhere to and fulfill all employee responsibilities set out in the Code of Business Conduct and Policies of ArcelorMittal and ArcelorMittal Dofasco, and attend to all required related compliance trainings thereunder. Fulfill the responsibilities as identified in the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Performance Management Process. Act as conduit to Legal Services and access to General Counsel & Corporate Secretary by coordinating and fulfilling requests for Corporate & Legal meetings, documentation and records. Facilitation and coordination of board meetings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, partnerships, and joint ventures and certain of its affiliates, preparation and circulating materials for same, and recording of same. Facilitate annual proceedings, maintaining corporate records and minutes books and attending to filings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, and certain of its affiliates. Responsibility for drafting and coordinating the execution of documentation, for corporate tax, financing and M&A transactions (i.e. resolutions and ancillary documentation), annual proceedings, other corporate proceedings and annual filings for ArcelorMittal Dofasco and its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures and certain of its affiliates and reporting same to ArcelorMittal Group Corporate offices. Support the ArcelorMittal NAFTA Regional Coordinator in the administration of the ArcelorMittal Company Secretary Office campaigns for ArcelorMittal Dofasco and certain of its affiliates including the administration of ArcelorMittal Corporate Legal Database and initiatives for required annual notices of and responses for ArcelorMittal NAFTA entities. Provide support for the ArcelorMittal Corporate Compliance Program including, assist Compliance Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in (i) scheduling and reporting upon training of corporate compliance policies/directives, (ii) completion of quarterly Compliance Certificates and internal global reporting responsibilities; (iii) completing World Check searches; and (iv) assisting with Conflict Minerals requests; and (v) other general administration of compliance requirements/initiatives. Attend to all inquiries of ArcelorMittal Global R&D in respect of the registration and renewal of local trade-marks and domain names and ArcelorMittal Treasury in respect of corporate records and intra-group financings. Facilitate Legal Department and Corporate Legal initiatives by liaising with other Business Units/Departments in order to manage transactions, implementation of changes and reforms and administrative improvements. Gather information and develop data to support General Counsel in the preparation of the Legal Services Department annual budget, including annual external legal spend, with monthly monitoring, and with quarterly reporting of budget performance. Maintain and update ArcelorMittal Dofasco Legal Services Intranet webpage and submit updates to ArcelorMittal Legal Services Intranet webpage (global) and act as Business Unit Contact. Review and process legal invoices approved by Sr. Management, Legal Counsel and General Counsel and enter each in reporting system on external legal fees. Maintain, administer, update and search (i) Legal Services Department files and databases relating to policies, procedures, corporate transactions, and corporate records, (ii) Corporate Legal Database for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, its subsidiaries, partnerships, and joint ventures and certain of its affiliates, (iii) lobbying registrations, and (iv) IP registrations. Run queries related to matter, cost centre, law firm as requested by Tax, Research, IP, and Accounting Departments. Manage immigration requests including letters for immigration/bordering crossings (letters of introductions, letters of invitation), coordinating employee work permit applications with outside legal counsel. and resolving and responding to general immigration related questions/issues. Prepare specific agreements, legal documents and provide standard templates as situation requires, including drafting and execution of standard non-disclosure agreements. Peer relationship with ArcelorMittal Dofasco executive assistants and other paralegals and executive assistants with ArcelorMittal NAFTA / FCA and elsewhere in ArcelorMittal Global. Manage and maintain current contracts database and regularly audit contract management system for its efficient and accurate contract storage and coordination of key dates. Facilitate and complete corporate searches as requested by various departments. Education & Accreditation: Paralegal or Law Clerk Diploma or Certificate with a minimum of 5+ years of job related experience. Skills & Knowledge: Working knowledge of corporate requirements under the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Ontario Business Corporations Act, and other laws and regulations as applied to the maintenance of corporate and partnership records and filings is required. Working knowledge of contracting legal requirements. Excellent personal computer skills and proficient in standard corporate software (Microsoft Office components (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)) applications and applicable systems are required. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required. Excellent organizational and time management skills are required. Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and work well in situations that have tight time constraints and changing priorities. Must be resourceful with minimal supervision. Confidentiality is required in work environment. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their resume directly to our website at https://arcelormittal.silkroad.com/. We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted. ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply and we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Job Location Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Position Type Full-Time/Regular
