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: Friday, June 30, 2023 (11:59 PM PT)
Interview call date: Friday, July 14, 2023 (8:00 AM PT)
Interview week: August 14 - 16, 2023
Offer call date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 (8:00 AM PT)

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 name, title, phone number and email address of 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.

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 for 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 Need:

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, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQI+**/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.

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

** 2SLGBTQI+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.

INFORMATION ON SELF-DECLARATION

Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment or selection decision to address our commitment to eliminate gaps and increase representation for these groups. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.

HOW TO SELF-DECLARE

If you are a member of the employment equity groups, we strongly recommend you self-declare in your application by adding the following sentence in your cover letter:

I voluntarily self-declare that I am a member of the following employment equity group(s):
• Indigenous persons***
• Persons with Disabilities
• Member of a racialized group
• Women
• 2SLGBTQI+ / SOGIE

*** Please note that your self-declaration as a member of First Nations, Inuit or Métis may be verified via the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form to be provided later in the staffing process. For more information on this requirement, please consult the Questions and Answers page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/guides-tools-appointment-framework/affirmation-indigenous-identity-form.html

Operational Requirements:
Candidates will be required to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

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

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

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 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.