Attention Law Students: Do You Want to Article at the CRTC?

Every year, the CRTC hires one or more articling students to work in our Legal Sector.

It’s an exciting opportunity to work with over 30 lawyers who provide legal services to the CRTC on a broad range of telecom and broadcasting issues. They’re a busy group that deals with everything from interpreting and implementing legislation, to advising CRTC staff and members about policy decisions, to questioning participants at CRTC public hearings.

What you’ll learn and do

Your year at the CRTC will give you:

You’ll participate in a wide range of activities, including:

You’ll also have a chance to participate in the CRTC’s many in-house tutorials and other training opportunities.

Your salary and terms of employment

As an articling student, you’ll receive a one-year contract with a salary approved by Treasury Board, which is currently $62,843.

We’ll introduce you to the CRTC and all that we do through our orientation program for new students.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who:

Want to apply?

If you qualify, and you’re interested in articling at the CRTC, here’s what you need to do:

  1. Write a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you want to article at the CRTC. Clearly indicate that you are applying for the 2024-2025 articling position. The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed in particular through the cover letter.
  2. Include a resume that tells us about your background and relevant experience.
  3. Provide an up-to-date copy of your law school transcript and any other transcripts that may be relevant to the position.
  4. Provide two letters of reference and submit the complete materials by email to Admin.Juridique-Legal.Admin@crtc.gc.ca.

When is the deadline?

At the CRTC, we follow the recruiting rules of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), specifically for the Ottawa region. You may also consult their website at lso.ca for more details. We also welcome applicants who are pursuing licensing with the Barreau du Québec. The application period for the 2024-2025 articling student is now closed. Please visit our website in 2024 for the 2025-2026 internship period.

Our hiring policy

The CRTC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from students who are members of the following groups: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Want more information?

If you still have questions – or if you are a person with a disability requiring assistance in filing your application – please contact us at Admin.Juridique-Legal.Admin@crtc.gc.ca.

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