Manager, Recruitment and Professional Development Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons is committed to its people and communities. Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026). Dentons is seeking a Manager, Recruitment and Professional Development to support the delivery and execution of law student recruitment, law student programming, and associate development initiatives in our Calgary office.

Reporting to the Director Talent, Alberta and working closely with the Calgary Office Managing Partner and their leadership team, the Manager, Recruitment and Professional Development, Calgary is responsible for the coordination, administration and implementation of talent programs and processes that support the recruitment, development, integration, retention, and engagement of students and associates. This role is an in-office position.

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Recruitment & Law School Engagement Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Calgary law student recruitment process, including scheduling, logistics, application review, participation in interviews, and candidate communications Support recruitment activities, including interviews, careers fairs, student outreach, Firm events, and law school campus engagement initiatives Student Program Management Support the administration and day-to-day operations of the Calgary student program Manage onboarding, orientation, training logistics, and scheduling for summer and articling students Manage student program logistics, including rotations, evaluations, feedback delivery, hireback processes and development sessions Associate Professional Development Support Support the planning, coordination,



and delivery of associate training programs and professional development initiatives Support the Office Managing Partner, Director Talent, Alberta, and the wider management team in the recruitment of associates Support Director Talent, Alberta, and Department Managers in identifying underperformance trends and coordinating development planning Manage the annual associate performance review process in Calgary Manage the Calgary Associate Mentoring Program Collaborate with national teams to support the responsible use of AI and legal technology enablement of our lawyers and in our talent programs, ensuring alignment with Firm policies, data governance standards, and emerging best practices Talent Processes and Operational Support Collaborate with the Director Talent, Alberta, in the coordination and execution of associate talent processes, including performance, promotion, compensation, and bonus decisions Prepare and implement action plans arising from the Firm's engagement survey, or as required to align with national talent strategy Assist with the preparation, and tracking of the Calgary talent budget Contribute to the implementation of firmwide and regional talent initiatives Promote best-in-class diversity and inclusion outcomes in alignment with our IDEA strategy B with 4+ years of legal practice or relevant talent/professional development experience Experience with student and/or associate recruitment and development (strong asset) Demonstrated interest in talent functions, including people development, performance management, policy development, succession planning, compensation, inclusion and diversity, and recruitment Strong organizational and project coordination skills,



with a high level of attention to detail Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization This position is a replacement role. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and skilled growth. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation. We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.

📌 Manager, Recruitment and Professional Development (Calgary)
🏢 Dentons Canada
📍 Calgary