Ecojustice is hiring a
AT A GLANCE
Location: Ottawa
Employment Type: Contract Full time (May to August 2023)
Hours: 35 Weekly
Salary: $4,017/month
Posting Date: December 1st, 2022
Closing Date: January 19, 2023
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. You will find your people here if you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
If you are a law student who wants to work for a public interest environmental law firm next summer, then here is an outstanding opportunity for you to join Canada's legal champion for a healthy environment. Ecojustice is now seeking applications for a summer law student to work side-by-side with our top lawyers and scientists from May to August 2023 in our Ottawa office.
It will be a learning experience that you will never forget! You will have the opportunity to work with people deeply passionate about the environment and social justice, contributing to the challenge and complexity of Ecojustice’s work.
As an Ecojustice summer student, you will assist our professional staff by providing legal assistance on environmental law and policy issues by:
ROLE SUCCESS
We are working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value students who have experience (lived, professional, volunteer) in building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups, and incorporating JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.
We are inviting applicants who are:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received on or before January 19, 2023 at 5:00pm EST. To apply, please submit the following materials through our Careers page at www.ecojustice.ca/careers:
*** These letters can be submitted with your application or, if your reference prefers, sent directly to the hiring team via email at careers@ecojustice.ca (please request them to input your name into the subject line of the email).
For your reference, for this position we will be following the Law Society of Ontario guidelines for recruitment as laid out below:
Application Deadline: January 19, 2023
Scheduling of Interviews: February 2, 2023
Interview week: February 14-17, 2023
Offers start: February 24, 2023 at 8:00am EST
OUR COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION
Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from people with relevant technical skills and who come from communities that 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 have the opportunity to self-identify during the application process.
Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities, and we have various accommodations available if you need one. If at any point during the application and/or recruitment process you require an accommodation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at careers@ecojustice.ca
GREAT REASONS TO JOIN US