Articling Student - Common Law

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

Your application MUST include: your resume, your latest Law School transcript, and sample of writing (ex: A project you have undertaken as part of your university studies in law).

Step #1 - You must apply online via the Public Service Resourcing System, at www.canada.ca/government-jobs, before the closing date. When completing your application, you will need to "copy-paste" the text from your résumé into the fields provided for this purpose on your application.

Step #2 - You must also send a copy of your most recent OFFICIAL LAW school transcript, and your writing sample by email to before the closing date.

Applications that do not contain ALL of the above-mentioned documents will be considered incomplete. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB enjoys a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The TSB is a small organization with approximately 220 employees and 5 Board Members. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Intent of the process

A pool could be created and used to staff similar positions with various tenures or language requirements and profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

For Articling Students (not yet eligible for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec), the minimum standard is:

A bachelor of law degree.

*Please note that the student must be a Common law student or a national program.

** Please note that the articling principal is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and can only supervise based on the criteria practice of the Ontario Bar.

Note: At the time of appointment, the Articling Student candidate must have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B).

The offer of employment will be conditional upon providing proof of receipt of a LL.B before the appointment date.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting legal research.

Experience in drafting various legal documents.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CCB/CCB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the Transportation Safety Board's (TSB) mandate.

Knowledge of the laws relevant to transportation.

Knowledge of the Access to information Act and Privacy act.

Ability to analyze and synthesize legal, policy and operational information and/or issues.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Teamwork.
Dependability.
Values and Ethics.
Judgment.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge of the Transportation Safety Board key initiatives and issues.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Candidates must be willing to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.