Do you want to work in an exciting, fast-paced, progressive environment? Lancaster House is Canada’s leading provider of conferences, information and analysis on labour, human rights and employment law. Our aim is to make a significant positive contribution to labour relations and the quality of Canadian work life. A dynamic and innovative company, Lancaster House provides its industry-leading information services in a variety of formats: on-line and in print, through audio conferences, live panels, and full-day hands-on skills training workshops. Our seminars are attended by lawyers, union representatives, human resources professionals, academics, and adjudicators across Canada. 

Join our team of professionals and discover what it’s like to work in a flexible, collegial atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional development.

Production Artist/Coordinator
Legal Editor/Conference Developer and Researcher
Full Time and Freelance Legal Editors

Production Artist / Coordinator – Contract Position

We are currently seeking a Production Artist / Coordinator in our production department to help deliver our online and print publications, in an accurate and timely fashion, to our professional business market.

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will have a competitive spirit, an optimistic attitude and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely production/completion of: eNewsletters, e-mail announcements, website updates, books, conference materials, brochures, and other forms of marketing materials. This individual must be an excellent communicator, be assertive, resourceful, personable and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Ability to create clear, compelling and innovative designs.
  Must have 3+ years experience working as a Web or print graphic designer and a minimum of a Diploma in Graphic Design or similar discipline
• Demonstrate expertise in graphic design and development software such as, but not limited to, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML and Flash.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures of Web and graphic design with strong user-centered design orientation
• Knowledge of cutting-edge visual design tools and trends, and the ability to use them as appropriate.
• Experience and knowledge of print design, with emphasis on direct marketing and brand identity.
• Skilled in layout and composition, typography, colour theory, computer illustration methods, photo editing.
• Skilled in and comfortable with drafting of and wording for newsletters and other correspondence and documentation.
• Good working knowledge of HTML and CSS compliant design and familiarity with other Web application and online implementation methods and constraints a plus.
• Ability to balance priorities and work effectively under deadlines.
• Speed, accuracy, efficiency, and a quality driven attitude.

Requirements

• Degree and/or Diploma in Web Design/Graphic Design; 
• Excellent  proficiency in Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and others.
• Strong understanding of typography and design principles.
• Knowledge of Website and email protocols, and pre-press and printing processes.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communications skills (written and oral) are critical to this position.

Hourly rate for the position is $25/hr.

Legal Editor/Conference Developer and Researcher
in Labour, Employment and Human Rights Law

Overview

Lancaster House is Canada’s leading provider of conferences, information and analysis on labour, human rights and employment law. Our aim is to make a positive contribution to labour relations and the quality of Canadian work life. A dynamic and innovative company, Lancaster House provides information services in a variety of formats: on-line and in print, through books and newsletters, and through audio conferences, live panels, and interactive workshops. Our seminars are attended by lawyers, union representatives, human resources professionals, academics, and adjudicators across Canada.

Principal Duties

• Prepare reviews and analyses of decisions and legislation.
• Develop ideas for conference programs and topics, based on research of case law, legislative developments, academic journals and trade publications.
• Write conference brochures and programme material.
• Liaise with speakers and advisory committees on current issues.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or J.D. (mandatory). Experience in the field of labour, employment and/or human rights law (preferred but not mandatory)

Skills

• Adept at formulating an overview, yet precise in matters of detail.
• Able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them on schedule.
• Capable of working independently while staying connected with colleagues.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Outlook, and in legal research using Quicklaw, CanLII and other legal databases.

Work Environment

• Collegial, intellectually stimulating environment, involved in socially significant work.

The successful candidate is likely to be an individual who has a strong interest in labour, employment and human rights law; possesses the ability to identify and analyze current trends and developments, and to interview leading practitioners and experts in the field; displays strong verbal and written communication skills; enjoys work that is creative as well as analytical; exhibits, to a marked degree, energy and empathy; and can work quickly and accurately while maintaining a sense of humour.

Starting salary is $60,000, or as commensurate with qualifications.

The ideal candidate is a lawyer with an interest in labour, employment and human rights law, and the analytical skills to critically review decisions and identify trends and developments.

Lancaster House offers the right candidate a unique way to use their education and skills in a collegial and intellectually stimulating environment.

Please email your cover letter and resume in MS Word format to vscott@lancasterhouse.com. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.