Articling Student

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Massilly; Sur place; CAD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking an Articling Student for a 10-month contract in their legal department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of legal matters, including grievance arbitration and civil litigation, while supporting a diverse workforce of education professionals. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and a passion for union-side labour law. The position promises competitive compensation and a chance to gain invaluable experience in a collaborative environment dedicated to equity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the legal field, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in union-side labour law is essential.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with various stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Draft legal documents and conduct legal research.
• Accompany lawyers to hearings and conduct witness interviews.
• Appear at grievance arbitrations and administrative tribunals.

Connaissances

Legal Research

Drafting Legal Submissions

Interviewing Witnesses

Bilingualism (English & French)

Time Management

Formation

Undergraduate Degree

Law Degree

Description du poste

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 the 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.