ART STUD - Indigenous Summer Law Student

The Team
The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) gratefully and respectfully acknowledges that its work spans across the traditional territories of over 200 First Nations and 39 Métis chartered communities in British Columbia.

The CRT is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that operates under the authority of the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act. The CRT is Canada’s first online tribunal and currently provides end-to-end dispute resolution services in strata property disputes and small claims up to $5,000. The CRT also has jurisdiction to resolve motor vehicle personal injury disputes and some disputes involving incorporated societies and cooperative associations, as well as claims involving non-consensual distribution of intimate images

The Role
As a summer student with the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), you will gain practical experience in administrative law by supporting legal research, policy development, and tribunal processes. Your work may involve analyzing legislation, assisting counsel in judicial reviews, and developing plain language resources to improve access to justice. The CRT is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and students may have opportunities to contribute to initiatives that enhance accessibility and fairness in the tribunal’s processes.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations - status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit), and
• Be enrolled in a post-secondary law program at the time of applying for this position and will have completed at least the first year of this program by May 2025.

Proviso/willingness statements:

• Be willing to live in BC for the duration of this position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Arlene.Brookall@crtbc.ca.

About this Position:
There is 1 (one) temporary position available from May 2025 to August 2025.
This is a summer position for law students who are currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This position does not fulfill articling requirements for being called to the bar of British Columbia.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.