Articling Student

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Assessment accommodation

If you’re interested in articling at the CRTC, here’s what you need to do:

STEP 1 - You MUST apply online via GC Jobs (https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html). Answer the screening questions and save your answers by no later than May 25, 2021, 23:59, Pacific Time.

STEP 2 - Additionally, in order to be considered, you must provide the following documents by email at :

1. A cover letter.
2. Your resume.
3. A copy of your most recent law school transcript.
4. Two (2) signed reference letters.

COVER LETTER INSTRUCTIONS

In your cover letter, you should introduce yourself, and explain why you want to article at the CRTC. Your cover letter should be written in 12 point type. The maximum length of this letter should not exceed 2 pages in total (with standard spacing and headers). The cover letter will serve as a tool to assess the following ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

NOTE: In order to identify the candidates who will be selected for an interview, candidates will be assessed globally on their ability to communicate effectively in writing, the cumulative average of the marks obtained in the courses taken for their law degree as well as '' a combination of studies, training, internship and any other relevant experience.

All of the above must be submitted by, at the latest, May 25, 2021, 11:59 PM, Pacific Time.

Submissions that do not contain ALL of the above-mentioned documents (five documents in total) as well as a GC Jobs application will be considered incomplete. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Duties

What you’ll learn and do:

Your year at the CRTC will give you:
• Invaluable hands-on experience in administrative and communications law
• The chance to work with lawyers, Commissioners, and other staff dedicated to ensuring that Canadians enjoy a world-class communications system
• An in-depth understanding of the inner workings of a Canadian regulatory organization
• Exposure to the major issues and stakeholders in the Canadian communications industry
You’ll participate in a wide range of activities, which may include:
• Researching and preparing legal opinions
• Helping prepare for, participate in, and follow up on CRTC public hearings
• Preparing legal documents, including regulations, orders, and CRTC decisions and public notices
• Participation in the Sector’s in-house tutorials.

Work environment

The CRTC is a federal administrative tribunal of about 500 employees that serves Canadians and is committed to providing them with access to a world-class communications system. The CRTC is a division of the Federal Public Administration, pursuant to Schedule I-1 of the Financial Administration Act. While the CRTC operates at arm’s length from the government, its employees are employees of the public service.

At the CRTC, we engage in a wide range of activities. As part of our role in ensuring Canadians have access to a world-class communications system, we supervise and regulate various services on which we all rely. For example, we work to encourage and enhance competition in telecommunications services, such as broadband internet and mobile services. We promote Canadian culture and the development of compelling and diverse content by and for Canadians through the licensing of TV and radio services. We also work to reduce spam, unsolicited telecommunications and other nuisance communications.

Every year, through our CRTC Student Articling Program, we hire a law student to work in our Legal Sector.

It’s an exciting opportunity to work with a professional and dynamic team of approximately 25 lawyers employed directly by the CRTC as in-house counsel. We provide legal services on a broad range of telecom and broadcasting issues. We’re a busy group that deals with everything from interpreting and implementing legislation, to advising CRTC staff about policy decisions, to questioning participants at CRTC public hearings and participating in litigation activities.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

EDUCATION AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

At the time of appointment and throughout the articling appointment, the candidate must be eligible for articles pursuant to the rules of the law society of one of the provinces or territories of Canada and have a Bachelor of Laws (civil law or common law) from a recognized university.

Note: “Recognized university” means either (i) a Canadian university, or (ii) a university outside of Canada if the candidate has obtained a Certificate of Qualification issued by the National Committee on Accreditation (see: https://nca.legal/) or an equivalence recognition from the Barreau du Québec (see: https://www.barreau.qc.ca/en/ressources-avocats/tableau-ordre/permit-practise/application-equivalence/).

Refer to the Qualification Standards: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#lp

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):

Experience working in a legal environment.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the principles of administrative law and of various federal laws and regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrating integrity.

Thinking things through.

Working well as part of a legal team in a highly collaborative environment.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to identify and analyze legal issues.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to perform legal research/analysis with limited supervision.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The CRTC is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must be flexible with respect to hours of work, lunch breaks and rest periods.

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

PLEASE READ THIS ADVERTISEMENT CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE YOU PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

ASSESSMENT:

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A situational exercise may be administered.

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

If you still have questions – or if you are a person with a disability requiring assistance in filing your application – please contact the staffing team via

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.