Articling Student - Common Law

Important messages

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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 part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada. 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 has 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, including the Chair. 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

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

EDUCATION:
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.

Degree equivalency

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

EXPERIENCE:
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:
- 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

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Ability to analyze and synthesize legal, policy and operational information and/or issues
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONNAL SUITABILITY:
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Values and Ethics
- Judgment

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the Transportation Safety Board key initiatives and issues

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and a writing sample.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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