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At A Glance
Location: Calgary
Hours: 35 weekly
Salary: $53,040
Reports to: Articling Principal
Closing Date: May 24, 2022
About Us
At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day! We fight, and win, for our planet in court.
Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.
About The Role
Ecojustice offers a unique articling experience, focusing on environmental law. We are currently seeking one articling student in the Calgary office for the 2023-2024 term to provide litigation support to our program team of lawyers and scientists by:
Conducting legal, policy and general research
Preparing legal memoranda primarily in the areas of environmental and administrative law
Drafting pleadings and preparation of case books
Assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice reports
Assisting with requests for information and reviews under the Freedom of Information Act and Access to Information Act
Interacting with clients and other non-governmental environmental organizations
Role Success
We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups, and in operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.
Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:
Have a demonstrated interest in environmental law and a desire to work in the public interest area
Are familiar with environmental and administrative law
Are aware of environmental issues
Possess excellent research and writing skills
Application Process
Applications must be received on or before May 24, 2022. Please submit the following documents in your application:
Cover letter (may be addressed to Ecojustice Hiring Committee) and Resume
Law school transcripts
Writing sample, preferably a legal research memo from law school or your previous experiences, 10 pages maximum and
3 letters of recommendation (may be addressed to Ecojustice Hiring Committee)
The recruitment timeline will be as follows:
Application deadline: May 24, 2022
Interview call day: June 1, 2022
Interview week: June 8-10, 2022
Offers start: June 14, 2022
Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion
Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.
We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills and who come from communities which have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.
Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process is accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact careers@ecojustice.ca for any accommodation requests.
Great Reasons To Join Us
Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
A hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule that best suits you and how you work.
Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (over 95% mission alignment rating from 2019-2021 internal surveys).
A culture of collaborations where employees are fostered by their managers (over 95% manager satisfaction rating from 2019-2021 internal surveys).
A focus on supporting your health and well-being through extended health benefits package, employee and family assistance program and a wellness spending of $500 per year.
Monthly learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reconciliation.
