Articling Student - The Legal Excellence Program

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATTENTION OF GLORIA CHAO, THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL AT: http://www.vilawportal.com

THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY CLICKING THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON ON THIS POSTING. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED HERE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL.

The application deadlines are determined by the Vancouver Bar Association.
https://vancouverbar.ca/student-guidelines/

Application deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2022 (11:59 p.m. PT)
Interview call date: Friday, July 15, 2022 (8:00 a.m. PT)
Interview week: August 15 - 17, 2022
Offer call date: TBD

INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE:

To be considered for the Program, a candidate’s application should include the following: a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, latest Law School transcript and three (3) references.

The detailed cover letter provides an opportunity for the candidate to describe how they meet the skills and attributes identified, as well as explain why they want to work in the public sector and particularly at the Department of Justice.

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The Department of Justice is committed to ensure we achieve representativeness, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our business. In reflecting on the composition of our workforce, we must do better to build representation. In hopes to increase the representation of Indigenous Peoples, Black and other racialized group members and Persons with disabilities, we invite and encourage members of these groups to apply.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to establish a pool of candidates at the LP-00 (Articling Student) group and level.

Candidates who qualify and are selected for admittance into the program will be appointed to a determinate (term) appointment at the LP-00 group and level.

Candidates who successfully complete the Program will be placed in the departmental National Inventory from which a determinate (term) or indeterminate (permanent) appointment can be made.

Appointments resulting from this process will be made under the Justice Canada LP-01 Training and Development Program. This program provides the progression of participants from LP-00 (articling student) to LP-02 (counsel) over approximately 5 years. As such, it is expected that an initial appointment to this program would ultimately result in an indeterminate non-advertised LP-02 appointment (subject to meeting all program requirements).

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)

Occupational Certification and Education:

At the time of appointment, candidates must be eligible for articles pursuant to the rules of the relevant law society (i.e. the province in which you are applying) and must have a law degree from a Canadian university.

Note: 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 (LL.B), Juris Doctor (J.D.), LL.L, or equivalent.

Degree equivalency

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

Solid academic standing in Law School
Demonstrated interest in public law
Demonstrated interest in litigation
Experience working in a public law setting

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to analyze legal problems
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Organizational Needs:

The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a racialized group* and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups.

* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

Operational Requirements:

Candidates will be required to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - At the time of appointment, candidates must meet the above condition of employment and maintain this condition throughout their employment.

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATTENTION OF GLORIA CHAO, THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL AT: http://www.vilawportal.com

THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY CLICKING THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON ON THIS POSTING. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED HERE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL.

For additional information on assessment accommodation please visit the following link:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page/the-basics-of-assessment-accommodation.html

Preference will be given to candidates who are not called to the bar in any Canadian provinces.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.