Bilingual PBSC Program Officer (English/French) (6-month Term)

Job Description

About us

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world’s great law schools. Jackman Law’s rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs.

Jackman Law is housed in the elegant, state‑of‑the‑art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your opportunity

Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is a national organization which is hosted by and has its head office at the Jackman Faculty of Law, with Chapters at 22 Canadian law schools. PBSC’s mission includes providing free legal support to people and communities facing barriers to justice and providing law students with an opportunity to develop their legal skills.

Under the supervision of the National Director, the Program Officer will be fluent in English and French and will provide guidance to PBSC’s chapter student leaders in addition to supporting the development and operation of access to justice‑oriented projects. The Program Officer will ensure that the student leaders understand and implement PBSC’s established policies, procedures, and timelines, and guide in problem‑solving issues as they arise to maintain effective chapter operations. The incumbent will regularly communicate in French and English with chapter stakeholders school staff/faculty, non‑profit organizations, lawyers, and student staff and volunteers to effectively oversee and support the chapters. Beyond their one‑on‑one work with the student leaders, the incumbent will assist with running PBSC’s annual National Training Conference and other events, as well as supporting the diverse initiatives of the National Office.

Your responsibilities will include

• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate.
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required.
• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Exchanging information at formal department and/or program committee meetings.
• Identifying and introducing variations to established administration processes.
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow‑up items.
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming.
• Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices.

Essential Qualifications

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years’ related experience in program coordination.
• Understanding of access to justice programs designed to provide legal assistance to low‑income individuals.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, preferably volunteer programs in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated fluency in French and English and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, in both languages.
• Ability to work with and motivate law students, faculty and community partners, including members of the legal and educational communities and other social/business contacts.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Understanding of law schools and the legal profession would be considered a desirable asset.

To be successful in this role you will be

• Diplomatic
• Procedural
• Self‑directed
• Tactful

Closing Date

02/13/2026, 11:59PM ET

Note

This posting is for a 6‑month term opportunity.

Living Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.