Articling Student (Student at Law)

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work to meet the needs of our organization. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time.

Job posting ID: 8681

Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2027-08-03
Position's anticipated end date: 2028-06-09
Number of positions available: 2

Salary/Rate of pay: $29.00

Application deadline: 2026-05-26

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• Copy of Law school transcripts
• List of upper year courses
• Copy of a writing sample (a writing sample containing legal analysis of case law or legislation is preferred)
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for two (2) Articling Students (Student at Law) to join our Legal Division on a full-time, contract basis starting in the Summer of 2027.

The Legal Division is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by providing legal advice and guidance. In this role, you will be providing legal support to the Legal Division at Canadian Blood Services through support for ongoing projects, legal research, legislative and regulatory surveillance, and legal analysis. The Legal Division values mentorship and is invested in the educational experience of its articling students. You will work under the supervision of Legal Counsel, with formal and informal feedback opportunities while gaining exposure to various areas of law, including health, privacy, compliance, litigation, business, and labour and employment.

Formula for success

• Leveraging strong legal research and analysis skills to perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda for the Legal Division. Areas of law include health; regulatory; corporate/commercial; privacy; torts; employment and administrative law.

• Utilizing legal analysis skills to monitor and assess federal, provincial, and territorial statutes, regulations, and case law.

• Monitor and communicate updates on national and international legal developments relevant to Canadian Blood Services.
• Provide support for ongoing projects in the Legal Division.

• Utilizing your interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with team members and other divisions.

  
  

Desired education and skills

• Currently enrolled in a Common Law Program at a recognized Canadian academic institution.

• Completion of licensing examinations prior to commencing articling,

• Eligible to be registered in the Law Society of Ontario's Licensing Process and eligible to commence articling in the 2027-2028 Licensing Cycle with the Law Society of Ontario.

• Strong legal research skills, statutory analysis skills and computer literacy.

• Knowledge of legal research materials, including legal web resources, and the ability to locate updated statutes and regulations is essential.

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks is essential.

• Knowledge of Quicklaw is an asset.

• Ability to research and track legal developments in foreign jurisdictions is an asset.
  
  

Please provide the following REQUIRED documents in PDF format as ONE (1) document:

· Cover letter and Resume

· Copy of Law school transcripts

· List of upper year courses

· Copy of a writing sample (a writing sample containing legal analysis of case law or legislation is preferred)

OPTIONAL: Reference letter(s) (maximum two)

Submit your application package by May 26th, 2026 at 5:00PM EST.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation and benefits.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at 1800 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, Ontario 40% of the time/days of the week.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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