Job Id: 22228

J Monyo-Maina Professional Corporation

jobs@monyolaw.ca

Edmonton

Canada

Full Time

The Role

The Office Manager is a leader responsible for overseeing day-to-day administrative operations, driving operational excellence and supporting strategic growth initiatives. The role requires a strong relationship builder, change agent and trusted advisor to the founder, lawyers and staff. The successful candidate will balance people leadership, stakeholder engagement and business operations to ensure the firm runs efficiently, profitably and in alignment with its long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

v  Oversee daily office operations including administration, workflow management, facilities, and vendor relationships.

v  Develop, implement, and refine operational policies and procedures to support growth.

v  Monitor KPIs, productivity metrics, and financial performance in collaboration with firm leadership.

v  Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards in Alberta.

Relationship Building and Retention

v  Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.

v  Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives.

v  Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development strategies.

v  Build and maintain strong internal relationships across partners, associates, and staff.

Change Management & Growth Enablement

v  Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in collaboration with external accountants or internal finance personnel.

v  Manage accounts payable/receivable, billing processes, and collections oversight.

v  Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

v  Support partner compensation tracking and reporting where applicable.

Stakeholder Engagement

v  Act as a liaison between partners, staff, external vendors, consultants, and service providers.

v  Support client service initiatives and ensure operational systems enhance client experience.

v  Represent the firm professionally with external stakeholders.

Human Resource Oversight

v  Oversee HR functions including performance management, policy implementation, and employee relations.

v  Ensure compliance with Alberta employment standards and workplace regulations.

v  Support leadership development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Core Competencies

v  Strategic thinker with strong business acumen

v  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

v  High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution ability

v  Proactive problem-solver and decision-maker

v  Highly organized with strong attention to detail

v  Resilient, adaptable, and growth-oriented

v  Proficiency in French, Kiswahili, Amharic, or Tigrinya.

Notes

v  There is one (1) permanent position available.

v  Travel periodically to the firm’s various offices across Alberta to support teams and ensure operational alignment

v  This is an in-office role; remote work is not available.

v  Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

v  Health and dental benefits are provided as part of the firm’s overall compensation package.

Hours of Work

·         Full-time position: 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.

Application Requirements

·         Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience to jobs@monyolaw.ca

·         Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening as a condition of employment.