Articling Student (Student at Law)

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will have the option to work at either our Ottawa (1800 Alta Vista Drive) or Ancaster (35 Stone Church) office, with a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

​Job category: Legal
Job posting ID: 5919

​Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start and end date:  Summer 2025 - Summer 2026 in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario

Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0 
Number of positions available: 2 

Classification: ASO/IT A
Salary/Rate of pay: $26.00 per hour

Application deadline: 2024-05-28 at 5:00 PM EST 

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

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About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for two Articling Students (Student at Law) to join our Legal Division on a full-time, contract basis starting in the Summer of 2025.

The Legal Division is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by providing legal advice and guidance. In this role, you will be providing legal support to the Legal Division at Canadian Blood Services through support for ongoing projects, legal research, legislative and regulatory surveillance, and analysis. You will work in a mentoring environment with supervision by Legal Counsel, with formal and informal feedback opportunities while gaining exposure to various areas of law.

Formula for success

• Leveraging strong legal research and analysis skills to perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda for the Legal Division. Areas of law include health; regulatory; corporate/commercial; privacy; torts; employment and administrative law
• Utilizing legal analysis skills to monitor and assess federal, provincial, and territorial statutes, regulations, and case law
• Monitor and communicate updates on national and international legal developments relevant to Canadian Blood Services
• Provide support for ongoing projects in the Legal Division
• Utilizing your interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with team members and other divisions

Desired education and skills

• Currently enrolled in a Common Law Program at a recognized Canadian academic institution

• Completion of licensing examinations prior to commencing articling
• Eligible to be registered in the Law Society of Ontario's Licensing Process and eligible to commence articling in the 2025-2026 Licensing Cycle with the Law Society of Ontario
• Strong legal research skills, statutory analysis skills and computer literacy
• Knowledge of legal research materials, including legal web resources, and the ability to locate updated statutes and regulations is essential
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required
• Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks is essential
• Knowledge of Quicklaw is an asset
• Ability to research and track legal developments in foreign jurisdictions is an asset

 Please provide the following REQUIRED documents in PDF format as ONE (1) document: 

• Cover letter and Resume
• Copy of Law school transcripts
• List of upper year courses
• Copy of a writing sample (a writing sample containing legal analysis of case law or legislation is preferred) 

OPTIONAL:  Reference letter (one or two)  

Submit your application package by May 28, 2024, at 5:00PM EST.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.