Articling Student

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Articling Student for a 10-month contract starting August 2026. This role involves working within a dynamic legal department focused on education labour law, providing litigation and legal support for various matters including grievance arbitration and human rights. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, an interest in union-side labour law, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the advocacy of education workers in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in union-side labour law and academic achievement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal submissions and applications for administrative tribunals.
• Conduct legal research and accompany lawyers to hearings.
• Interview witnesses and appear at grievance arbitrations.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Bilingualism (English & French)

Time Management

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Law Degree

Job description

Articling Student

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ FEDERATION
60 Mobile Drive, Toronto, Ontario. M4A 2P3

JOB POSTING
Articling Student [10 Month Contract]

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation is seeking the services of an individual to serve as Articling Student starting August 2026. This is a unionized position.

PART 1 – POSITION SUMMARY

The OSSTF/FEESO legal department specializes in education labour law on behalf of 60,000 English and French education workers who are employees of school boards, universities and other educational institutions in Ontario. Articling work would involve litigation and legal support in the areas of: Grievance Arbitration, Professional Regulatory complaints, Labour Board matters, Human Rights, Employment Standards, Workers’ Safety and Insurance, Long Term Disability, Occupational Health and Safety, Civil Litigation, Pensions and Collective Bargaining. OSSTF encourages applications from students with a demonstrated interest in union side labour law.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Draft legal submissions, administrative tribunal applications and responses, as well as pleadings and facts.
2. Interview witnesses and grievors.
3. Regularly accompany our lawyers to hearings before administrative tribunals and courts.
4. Conduct legal research.
5. Appear at grievance arbitrations and before various administrative tribunals.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

1. Academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in union-side labour law.
2. Students who demonstrate initiative and self-reliance.
3. Ability to communicate in a sensitive and courteous manner with members, office staff, stakeholders and general public.
4. Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure while effectively managing multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities.
5. Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality.
6. Bilingualism (English & French) would be considered an asset.

SALARY, BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Competitive compensation [as per the collective agreement] for this ten (10) month contract, with additional benefits.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit a single combined PDF file containing your covering letter, undergraduate and law school transcripts and résumé by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025 to:

Lamia Sabbagh, Director, Member Protection Department
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
60 Mobile Drive, Toronto, ON, M4A 2P3
Marked “Personal and Confidential”
Email: [e-mail]
Please quote “articling student” in the subject line.

Your application will be reviewed, and we will select candidates to call for interviews on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Interviews will be conducted on Monday, August 11, 2025 and Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) is dedicated to equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression while protecting and enhancing public education. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our members and our communities.