Project Officer

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) is an independent, bilingual, not‐for‐profit organization, based in Ottawa and Montreal, with a mandate to provide continuing education to members of the judiciary across Canada. An acknowledged world leader in the design and delivery of judicial education, the NJI also shares its judicial training expertise abroad. In its international work, the NJI seeks to strengthen the rule of law through judicial education and judicial reform.

Since its inception in 1988, the NJI has offered in-person programs and a wide range of digital resources designed to foster judicial excellence. As part of its curriculum, the NJI delivers over 70 in-person judicial education programs each year. The NJI’s digital resources include self-study courses, Electronic Bench Books, podcasts, videos, judge-facing tools, and more. Alone or in partnership with courts and other organizations, the NJI is involved in the delivery of the majority of education provided to judges in Canada. 

The NJI is seeking to fill an anticipatory Project Officer position within the Digital Education department for a term of up to 14 months. This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, and requires fluency in both official languages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Officer (PO) plays a key role in supporting the planning, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating NJI’s diverse digital education portfolio. This includes online courses, webinars, podcasts, E-Bench Books (EBBs), and publications. Working within the Digital Education (DE) team, the PO contributes to the successful execution of projects while supporting innovation and continuous improvement across NJI’s digital learning offerings.

What You Will Do

• Support the planning, scheduling, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of NJI’s digital education products.
• Provide administrative and project support by updating and maintaining project work plans and tracking objectives and deliverables.
• Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person meetings, including scheduling, materials, and follow-up support.
• Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of process guides, templates, and best-practice checklists.
• Provide peer-to-peer support within the Digital Education team and collaborate with colleagues across NJI.
• Support and guide internal teams in navigating, exploring, and promoting NJI’s digital education suite.
• Contribute ideas and innovations to enhance processes, tools, and the overall effectiveness of digital education.

Who You Are

• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Comfortable supporting projects across various stages, from planning through delivery and evaluation.
• A collaborative team player open to learning, growing and developing their skills.
• Values the importance in of providing peer support and sharing best practices.
• Curious and innovative, with an interest in improving digital education processes and tools.
• Skilled in administrative coordination and capable of supporting both virtual and in-person activities.
• Interested in contributing to the growth of Digital Education as a centre of excellence at NJI.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Essential

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field (or: an equivalent combination of experience, training and education);
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in project, event, or meeting coordination;
3. Fluently bilingual in French and English (R/W/O);
4. Proficiency with Microsoft 365; and
5. Proficiency in Project Management Software, such as Asana.

Desirable

1. Proficiency with online meeting platforms (Microsoft Teams and Zoom) and in online learning platforms or software  (such as Thinkific and Rise).

COMPENSATION

Compensation is to be determined at the time of hiring, based on the successful candidate’s experience and profile, within represented salary band 3: $52,504 – $65,630 annually.

What We Offer:  

• A hybrid work environment – allowing you the best of both working from home and in person, in a collaborative team environment.  
• A competitive salary with step increases based on experience.  
• Employer–paid health and dental benefits, starting on your first day with us.  
• A competitive vacation package with an annual holiday closure.  
• Work-life balance including personal days, and schedule flexibility.  
• Organization-wide social events and training opportunities.  
• A meaningful career supporting education for judges on topics that matter to all Canadians.   

We invite interested candidates to submit their application (resume and cover letter) below.

We would appreciate receiving applications before March 3, 2026.

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. The National Judicial Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with provincial Human Rights and Accessibility legislation. If contacted for an interview or employment testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.