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Articling Student Program
The CRTC is the independent organization regulating Canada’s broadcasting and telecommunications systems. It conducts public hearings, awards broadcasting licences, sets rates for some telephone services, and arbitrates competitive disputes.
The CRTC Legal Directorate (comprised of about 20 lawyers) provides a range of services. For example, legal counsel:
- interprets and advises regarding the implementation of the CRTC Act, Broadcasting Act, and the Telecommunications Act, regulations and government directives
- advises CRTC staff and Commissioners on procedural matters and on the legal implications of policy
- conducts questioning at CRTC public hearings
- participates in litigation
Articling at the CRTC
Every year, the CRTC’s Legal Directorate hires at least one articling student.
We’re looking for these qualities in an articling student:
- a strong academic background in administrative and constitutional law
- an interest in communications law
- excellent communication skills, legal research and writing
- ability to work well as part of a team
We offer hands-on experience, including:
- extensive work in administrative and communications law
- the opportunity to work with the lawyers, staff and Commissioners of the CRTC
- in-depth experience working in a regulatory organization
- exposure to the major issues and stakeholders in Canadian communications
During the articling period, the student:
- researches and prepares legal opinions
- helps prepare for, participate in, and follow-up on at least one public hearing
- gains experience in preparing legal documents (e.g., regulations, orders) and CRTC documents such as decisions and public notices
- is involved in the litigation carried on by the CRTC Legal Directorate
- participates in CRTC Legal Directorate’s in-house tutorial sessions
Salary and terms of employment
The articling student’s salary is approved by the Treasury Board.
Students may be reimbursed for relocation expenses, according to the terms of the Treasury Board’s Relocation Directive.
The CRTC offers the student a one-year contract. There’s an orientation program for new students, and students are given private offices with access to our electronic legal research facilities.
How to apply
To apply to article at the CRTC (beginning the summer of the following calendar year), send:
- cover letter
- résumé
- law school transcript
- names and phone numbers of two references
To:
Lise Renaud
Executive Assistant
Legal Directorate
CRTC
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N2
Or, courier or hand-deliver your application to:
1 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 4B1
The CRTC follows the recruiting rules of the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC). Typically, the deadline for applications falls in May each year. To obtain the exact deadline, please consult the LSUC website.
The CRTC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from students who are members of the following groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
More information
For information on our articling program, contact Lise Renaud at (819) 997-5533, or via email at: lise.renaud@crtc.gc.ca
